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Pterygium Surgery from a Patient’s Lens
If you spend a lot of time outdoors and have noticed a fleshy growth on the white part of your eye, blame it on the elements. Sun exposure, wind, saltwater and sand are linked to the development of pterygium, a benign lesion that has been described as uncomfortable and unsightly. In this post, Laser Eye…
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Cataract Surgery from a Patient’s Perspective
The cataract surgeons at Laser Eye Center are fortunate enough to be in a position where we help our patients recapture the clear vision they enjoyed in their younger years. But we understand that for many people, the idea of surgery can be scary. If you notice your vision declining in your 60s or 70s…
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The Emotional Benefits of Getting LASIK
At Laser Eye Center, it is our honor and privilege to give patients the gift of great eyesight with LASIK. We witness these transformations on a daily basis! But what is customary to us may still be unfamiliar to you. If you are interested in surgery but reluctant to commit, it might be useful for…
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Corneal Crosslinking Benefits That May Surprise You
At the beginning of the year, Laser Eye Center introduced our blog readers to keratoconus, a degenerative disease that causes distortion of the eye’s cornea. In this post, we mentioned an innovative treatment called Avedro corneal crosslinking, which is on its way to becoming the Holy Grail of keratoconus treatments. After reading our previous blog…
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Refractive Surgery Demand Continues to Grow – Here Are Your Treatment Options
The market for refractive surgery continues to flourish as treatment options evolve and technology advances. According to an article in Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, healthcare market experts believe that refractive surgery procedures are growing at a rate of 5.2 percent annually. Some experts anticipate that in the year 2023, an estimated 5.5 million refractive…
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What Are the Risks of Leaving Cataracts Untreated?
Deciding whether or when to get a cataract removed is highly personal. Cataracts can be unpredictable, and there is no universal solution that works for everyone. For most people, cataracts will continue to worsen or “mature” with time, and according to the cataract experts at Laser Eye Center, leaving them untreated can eventually lead to…
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Advice for Those Recently Diagnosed With Keratoconus
Coping with any medical diagnosis can be difficult. If you have recently been diagnosed with keratoconus, it is normal to experience a wide range of feelings, from anxiety about what the future holds to nerves about finding the right doctor. In this post, Laser Eye Center, one of the leading providers of keratoconus care, provides…
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What Causes Early Onset Cataracts?
The face of cataracts is usually that of an older adult. But cataracts are not exclusive to those over the age of 60. Younger adults and even children can develop opacities of the eye’s natural lens. In fact, some babies are born with cataracts (although it is very rare). You may be asking yourself how…
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Is That Gorgeous Tan Worth Your Eye Health?
The summer season is upon us, and for many people, that means more time spent outdoors basking in the sun. As leading Southern California eye experts, the team at Laser Eye Center feels a responsibility to shed light on the sun’s threats to your ocular health. You may decide that today’s tan is simply not…
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How to Maintain Eye Health
All of our five senses are important, but we rely on our sense of sight for the majority of our interactions, tasks and movements. As humans, we are built to gather information about our surroundings with our eyes, and when our eyes do not work as well as they should, it has an enormous impact…
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