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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.
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
What is Surfer’s Eye? “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). PTERYGIUM CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Causes Of Pink Eye There are three main types of conjunctivitis: Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious and is caused by the same virus that
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. Lubricants and Eye Drops A comprehensive eye exam with one of our
