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Understanding the “Why” of LASIK and What Surgeons Hope to Achieve
Many of Laser Eye Center’s patients who have undergone LASIK describe the surgery as a miracle. Being able to wake up and see nearly every detail in high-definition vision — without glasses or contact lenses — seems nothing short of magical. But make no mistake: LASIK isn’t magic. It was actually developed based on some…
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Celebrate UV Safety Month with Proper Eye Care and UV Protection
When it comes to UV rays, using sunscreen is just one of many ways to protect yourself from harmful sun exposure. It’s UV Safety Awareness Month, and our eye doctors at The Laser Eye Center™ want you to understand the importance of protecting your eyes from UV-A and UV-B light.
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What Your Prescription Numbers Really Mean and How to Read Them
You’ve likely looked at your contact lens and eyeglasses prescription and thought it looked like a complicated math equation. These abbreviations and numbers are the blueprints for clear vision and are unique to every patient. This sheet of paper outlines the vision correction power required to allow you to see clearly with corrective eyewear. Our…
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8 Signs You’re the Perfect Candidate for LASIK
LASIK eye surgery can change your life, freeing you from wearing contact lenses daily or relying on prescription eyeglasses. At Laser Eye Center in Los Angeles, our eye surgeons can determine if LASIK is the best way to improve your eyesight. This safe and effective procedure has given tens of millions of people excellent vision.…
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How to Fight Dry Eye Disease in the Spring
Dry eye syndrome can plague you year-round, with dry, cold weather in the winter and airflow from fans and air conditioning in the summer affecting tear film. However, it seems that spring is the prime time for dry eye complaints. A five-year study found a peak in visits to the eye doctor for dry-eye-related concerns…
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3 Ways Refractive Cataract Surgery Improves Your Quality of Life
Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide, and cataract surgery is considered one of the most successful procedures in modern medicine, with a 98 percent success rate. While the traditional procedure can restore a clear visual field, it does not improve other common vision problems such as refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and…
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Overcoming Myopia: How Life Gets Better without Nearsightedness
Is your vision clear when looking at objects nearby yet blurry when you try to focus on objects in the distance? Then you probably are one of the approximately 30-40% of Americans who experience myopia. Every day at Laser Eye Center, our devoted team of doctors treat patients with myopia, helping them to lead healthy…
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Why Cataract Surgery Is So Much Better Than It Was in Decades Past
Because cataract surgery has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, patients today have every reason to feel comfortable when seeking the procedure. Currently, cataract surgery ranks as one of the most performed procedures in the United States. Its popularity can be attributed to the surgery’s safety, simplicity and effectiveness at restoring sight. The award-winning…
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Can You Be Too Old for LASIK?
At Laser Eye Center, our ophthalmologists meet with many middle-aged patients who are curious about LASIK but wonder if they have missed their window to have the surgery. While most LASIK patients are under the age of 40, age is not necessarily a disqualifying factor. In this blog, learn why it is acceptable to ask…
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Ways to Overcome Presbyopia
Presbyopia affects almost everyone, starting sometime after the age of 40. This condition is characterized by a gradual decline in the ability to see objects up close. Because the lens become stiffer with age, it no longer has the flexibility to focus on nearby objects. Activities like reading can cause eye strain or migraines. Since…
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