Laser Eye Center is proud to offer our patients choices in vision correction. Though LASIK and PRK are extremely popular procedures for the correction of refractive errors, we realize that they are not right for everyone. To accommodate a diverse range of needs and preferences, we also offer the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) for permanent vision correction. The ICL has helped tens of millions of people around the world achieve freedom from glasses and contacts and has a 99 percent patient satisfaction rate. This post will familiarize you with the features of this incredible option and answer commonly asked questions. What are benefits of the Visian ICL? The Visian…

Your tear film is a protective liquid coating that covers the surface of your eyes, keeping them moisturized and healthy. The tear film has three layers: water, mucus and oil. If something disrupts the balance of your tears, it can result in uncomfortable symptoms such as persistent eye redness, itching or burning. Fixing the Most Common Cause of Dry Eye Dry eye is a chronic and progressive disease. In fact, a number of environmental or biological factors can cause dry eye, and the Laser Eye Center doctors routinely perform complete dry eye work-ups to find out why our patients suffer from symptoms. Once we have identified the underlying cause of…

Keratoconus is a degenerative condition affecting the cornea, or the clear covering of the eye. A healthy cornea has a round shape, similar to a basketball. A cornea with keratoconus thins and bulges outward into a cone-like shape, more similar to a football. Since the cornea’s job is to focus incoming light onto the retina, these corneal abnormalities cause significant visual impairment, including blurry, distorted vision. Keratoconus usually progresses very slowly, but as it becomes more serious, it can make simple everyday tasks like reading or driving difficult. The condition can also make it nearly impossible to comfortably wear contact lenses for vision correction. The team at Laser Eye Center…

All of us lead hectic lives full of commitments. But your obligations to others shouldn’t prevent you from prioritizing yourself. You use your eyes nearly every waking moment of the day, and it is only right that you protect your ocular health and vision with regular eye exams. Read on as the team at Laser Eye Center reveals five reasons to schedule an eye exam before the end of the year.

As of late September 2020, more than 2.2 million acres of California land have been ravaged by wildfires. The smoke from the fires has spread across the country, aggravating the sensitive eyes of countless people. No one is more susceptible to the effects of the wildfire smoke than individuals with pre-existing health problems, including dry eyes. At Laser Eye Center, we have personally met patients who are struggling with dry eye symptoms exacerbated by wildfire smoke and resulting pollution. In this post, we want to introduce you to one such patient.

Laser Eye Center has a 30-year history of changing people’s lives through expert eye care. Because we constantly want to be our best, we keep a finger on the pulse of our industry. Over the past few years, we have noticed a demographic shift with the patients who fill our waiting rooms. Though baby boomers have been our “safe haven” for nearly as long as we have been in practice — and remain the fastest-growing demographic  millennials are now solidly on our radar. One in every four of our patients is a millennial. It has become clear to us that baby boomers and millennials have different ideas of what they…

Having your eyes checked regularly is as important as seeing a dentist for cleanings or a physician for a physical. But many people confuse vision screenings with comprehensive eye exams. Don’t make the same mistake — a vision screening is not a substitute for an in-depth examination. There is a tremendous difference in the depth of the exam, the person conducting the exam and the equipment used. Read on as Laser Eye Center explains why vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams are not interchangeable.

One of the hottest trends in eyewear is blue light lenses. Available through popular eyewear retailers such as Warby Parker, Felix Gray and Quay — and proudly modeled by countless influencers — blue light glasses claim to alleviate dry eye symptoms that occur when looking at digital screens for prolonged periods of time. Sales are skyrocketing, as market research experts predict the global market for blue light glasses will surpass $27 million in 2024. But are these blue light lenses really helpful for dry eye — or are they just hype? Laser Eye Center uncovers the truth about blue light lenses here.

Of all the conditions that we treat at Laser Eye Center, pterygium may be one of the least understood and most difficult to pronounce (hint: the “p” is silent). As one of Southern California’s leading practices for pterygium removal, we want to set the record straight on pterygium causes and treatments. Read on as our team dispels five of the most common myths about pterygium. 

COVID-19 has changed the way we work, learn, shop, travel and receive medical care. It has upended the health care industry, as providers in every specialty figure out how to weather the effects of the global pandemic. But as Albert Einstein reminds us, “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” At Laser Eye Center, we are leveraging the lessons we have learned during the COVID-19 crisis to deepen our approach to patient care. It has never been more important for our team to come together to face a shared challenge and provide world-class care to our deserving patients.