English: LASIK | Cataract | Dry Eye | General Eye Health
Spanish: LASIK | Carnosidad | Cataratas | Ojo Reseco | Salud General del Ojo
Dry eyes and allergies go hand in hand, and one can complicate the other. It’s easy to confuse the symptoms of dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis (ocular allergies), especially when seasonal changes worsen dry eye symptoms. At Laser Eye Center™, our vision care specialists offer dry eye treatment with BlephEx and iLux and can help determine the cause of your eye concerns.
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Glasses are a reliable way to correct refractive errors. But if you have worn glasses for any extended period of time, you understand how burdensome they can be when working, exercising or enjoying your favorite hobbies. Moreover, the dependence on a visual aid can also lead to anxiety in the case they are lost or damaged. Thanks to permanent vision correction options like LASIK, PRK and Visian implantable collamer lenses (ICLs), you can say farewell to the inconvenience of glasses for good.
Here, the team at Laser Eye Center reveals three reasons to get permanent vision correction and go glasses-free in 2021.
One of the comments we hear all the time from our vision correction patients is that getting rid of glasses is a confidence booster. Many of our patients were embarrassed by the way they looked in glasses or by the visual barriers they faced on a daily basis. You may relate to feeling as though you can’t showcase your true identity because of your glasses.
Getting rid of glasses offers the freedom to connect to the people and world around you in a spontaneous and carefree way. After vision correction, there is nothing standing between you and the people with whom you want to connect, or between you and the activities that enrich your life. You can form new, authentic connections and enjoy adventures that may not have been accessible back when you were dependent on glasses.
Our entire team at Laser Eye Center genuinely believes that undergoing permanent vision correction is a transformational experience, and it will not only change how you see the world around you, but how you see yourself. We can’t wait to watch you become your best and happiest self!
The uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic have taught us many lessons, including the importance of saving for a rainy day. If you wear glasses, you probably spend a lot of money on replacing your lenses, upgrading your frames and paying for eye tests to keep your prescription up to date. Why not eliminate your glasses-related costs by getting LASIK, PRK or ICLs?
Although the one-time cost of laser eye surgery or ICLs may sound expensive, it is actually much cheaper than what you would pay for glasses over the long haul. Getting your vision permanently corrected and saying goodbye to glasses can save you an enormous amount of money over your lifetime.
Laser Eye Center makes it easy to pay for the cost of LASIK or PRK in affordable monthly increments. You can have treatment now and pay for it over time.
Getting rid of glasses with permanent vision correction can have a tremendously positive impact on your career. Maybe you spend long hours in front of a computer, and going glasses-free can make you more comfortable and productive. Or perhaps you have a creative career as a photographer or artist, where a keen eye without glasses can help you focus on the fine details. For some occupations, good vision without glasses isn’t just an option — it’s a requirement.
LASIK, PRK and the placement of ICLs won’t require much time away from work; many of our patients return to work as soon as the day after treatment.
The eye doctors at Laser Eye Center are widely regarded as pioneers of modern laser eye surgery. We offer the most advanced technology available and share an uncompromising commitment to exceptional patient care and outstanding visual results. For more information about whether LASIK, PRK or ICLs can help you achieve your goals in 2021, please request a consultation with us today.
“Surfer’s eye” is a slang term for an eye growth called pterygium. Pterygium grows on the conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids. Pterygium is noncancerous but may cause eye irritation, discoloration, and excessive tearing. The growth may remain small or enlarge until it interferes with vision. Depending on the case, pterygium may be red, swollen, thick or large enough to affect the shape of the cornea (leading to astigmatism).
It is believed that pterygium is caused by ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, as well as excessive exposure to wind and dirt. Since surfers are frequently exposed to these elements, pterygium developed the nickname “surfer’s eye.”
Before we consider the available treatment options, let’s review the symptoms of pterygium:
The team at Laser Eye Center™ can diagnose pterygium during a simple eye exam and review the available treatment options.
The simplest and least invasive pterygium treatment is lubricating eye drops, ointments or mild steroid eye drops to reduce inflammation.
Unfortunately, some cases of pterygium advance and start to interfere with vision. It then becomes necessary to remove the pterygium surgically. The surgery takes approximately half an hour, and requires a couple days of recovery.
During surgery, the doctor anesthetizes the eye and extracts the pterygium and eye tissue covering the conjunctiva. The doctor will place and adhere a graft over the removed tissue. After surgery, the doctor may prescribe steroid eye drops to use for several weeks to reduce swelling and decrease the risk of regrowth. The doctors at Laser Eye Center™ in Los Angeles can treat surfer’s eye with surgery.
It is possible for pterygium to grow back. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the pterygium recurrence rate is between 30 and 40 percent, and more likely to occur in people under the age of 40. However, you can take steps to prevent recurrence by protecting your eyes from the sun, wind, and dirt. Wear wraparound sunglasses with UV protection while outdoors and use artificial tears to keep your eyes moist in dry conditions. If you notice any irregularities or regrowth, contact your doctor immediately.
For more information about detecting or treating surfer’s eye, please contact Laser Eye Center™ by calling 800-80-LASER or sending us an email.
Sunglasses are great fashion accessories but more importantly, they keep the eyes safe —and even young-looking! In this blog post, the vision experts at Laser Eye Center™ share four reasons why you should never step outdoors without a pair of sunglasses.
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According to statistics, approximately 25,000 Americans go to the emergency room each year due to an injury that occurs in the workplace. A majority of these injuries could be prevented by taking certain precautions. In this blog post, the expert vision team at Laser Eye Center shares ways you can protect your eyesight at work.
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Are you drawing a blank when it comes to the perfect gift for someone on your holiday gift list? Not to worry — the staff at Laser Eye Center™ in Los Angeles is here to help. Here, we share six gift ideas that are both fun and eye-friendly.
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Despite all the fun they bring, summer activities can be risky for the eyes. Just being exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time is more dangerous than most people think. At the Laser Eye Center™, our expert team would like to give you some tips for ensuring your eyes make it safely through this summer and many more to come.
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As we welcome the New Year, the friendly vision experts at Laser Eye Center™ in the Los Angeles metro area would like to encourage you to take steps to maintain and improve your eye health. Making simple, everyday changes not only helps keep your vision strong, but also can improve your quality of life. Here, we share a few eye-friendly resolutions.
…Most people have heard of the eye condition conjunctivitis, more commonly known as “pink eye.” This often contagious eye condition comes in different forms and is most common among children, but proper eye care can help prevent it from occurring. Here, the vision experts at Laser Eye Center™ explain what pink eye is and offer tips on how to avoid it.
There are three main types of conjunctivitis:
Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious and is caused by the same virus that causes the common cold. The condition usually resolves itself within a few days without the need for medical treatment. The most common symptom of this form of conjunctivitis is a watery mucous discharge.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacteria and usually causes a red or pink eye with pus. The infection can usually be treated by prescription antibiotic eye drops or ointments. If left untreated, this form of conjunctivitis can cause serious eye damage.
Allergic conjunctivitis is caused by common eye irritants such as pollen, dust and animal dander. This form is not contagious, but those who are allergic to certain eye irritants may experience seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
In some cases, a red or pink eye can be a symptom of another eye condition besides conjunctivitis. If you notice any unusual symptoms in or around your eyes, you should contact your eye doctor right away.
Anyone can contract conjunctivitis, but those who spend the day in close proximity to others, like school children, teachers and college students, are especially at risk. Here are a few tips to protect yourself from pink eye:
To learn more about how to take care of your eyes and vision, schedule an appointment with one of our knowledgeable eye doctors. Please call us today at 800-80-LASER (52737).
Pterygium, also known as “surfer’s eye,” is an elevated, wedged-shaped bump on the eyeball that can cause tearing, blurry vision, and in some cases, astigmatism. Pterygium occurs from ongoing UV light damage to the tissue underneath the white of the eye, as well as excessive exposure to wind and dirt. Although benign, pterygium can cause discomfort. In this blog post, the eye experts at Laser Eye Center™ review the treatment options for pterygium.
A comprehensive eye exam with one of our trusted eye doctors can detect a pterygium growth and determine the best treatment option for you. If a pterygium is small, your eye doctor may prescribe lubricants or eye drops to reduce symptoms such as swelling and redness. Topical cyclosporine is also another option, which is also commonly used to treat chronic dry eye disease.
For some people, pterygium can interfere with vision and permanently disfigure the eye. In these cases, surgery can remove the pterygium and restore vision. During surgery, the pterygium is removed along with the eye tissue that covers the clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids, also known as the conjunctiva. Next, your eye surgeon will place and adhere a piece of surface eye tissue onto the affected area, a process called autologous conjunctival autografting. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and patients are fully recovered in a couple of days.
Unfortunately, pterygium growths can reoccur. Your eye surgeon may prescribe eye drops for several weeks to decrease prevent regrowth as well as swelling.
The best way to prevent pterygium from recurring is to protect your eyes from the sun. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when outdoors:
To learn more about pterygium, schedule an appointment with Laser Eye Center™. One of our friendly eye doctors will be happy to answer all of your questions. Please contact us by calling 800-80-LASER (52737) today.
