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Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on the Eye

Air pollution has the potential to wreak havoc on one’s health in a myriad amount of ways. In fact, one study produced just reported that globally, over 5 million people lost their lives to the effects of air pollution last year. Below, we cover adverse effects of air pollution on the eye. Adverse Effects of … Read more

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Why More Young People Need Cataract Surgery

When it comes to clearing cataracts using advanced surgical techniques, our eye and eyelid surgeon typically works with patients who are elderly. Cataracts most commonly form over time as a result of aging, forming a cloudy material over the iris and pupil, which can cause serious vision issues over time. Let’s see if and why … Read more

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Benefits of Eye Exercises

Eye exercise is important for long-term eye health. Although no single exercise will change your eyes’ shape or cure serious eye conditions, it is possible to give your ocular muscles a workout. Vision therapy is a form of physical therapy for your eyes that can improve eye alignment and focus. Vision therapy is a type … Read more

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Why Do Eyelids Droop As We Age?

Do you notice your eyelids are sagging? Droopy eyes could indicate many conditions. It is important to contact your Orange County eye surgeon for a more detailed examination. Sagging skin is most likely a sign that you are getting older, according to your doctor. Why do eyelids droop as we age, exactly? Why Do Eyelids Droop As … Read more

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Importance of Light for Your Vision

Light is the key to our ability to see. Without it, we would have no vision at all. This is because the entire mechanism behind human vision is based on light entering the eye. Even at night, tiny amounts of light give us the ability to pick out shadows and shapes. Let’s look at the importance … Read more

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Keeping Your Eyes Safe After LASIK

As the most popular vision restoration procedure in the world, LASIK can offer patients the opportunity to have perfect vision while saying goodbye to glasses and contact lenses. If you are like many of our patients who sign up to get LASIK in Mission Viejo, you are probably curious about both the treatment and the recovery … Read more

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What Causes Eye Floaters?

Eye floaters can impact your vision and drift around when you move your eyes. They often look like black or gray specks, or strings in your vision. You may wonder, what causes eye floaters? There are a variety of causes of eye floaters, but they are mostly age-related.  What Causes Eye Floaters? Below you will … Read more

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How to Boost Your Lifestyle After Lasik

Lasik is life-changing. After years, if not decades, of stumbling around your home every morning trying to find your glasses or a fresh set of contacts, it’s going to feel strange waking up to clear vision every morning. That doesn’t mean you can afford to take it for granted. Your results from iDesign Lasik in Orange … Read more

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Common Eye Myths Debunked

Keeping your eyes in good health is an essential part of life that should never be ignored. If you struggle with your eyesight, you might be curious about the benefits of a curated eye care routine with your Orange County eye surgeon. But first, we have some common eye myths to debunk. Common Eye Myths Debunked … Read more

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Importance of Time Outside for Eye Health

Having good vision is often taken for granted until one’s ability to see is impaired in some way. Due to the effects of natural aging, your vision will eventually deteriorate as you get older. However, there are some things you can do to maintain your vision and benefit your eye health. Spending time outdoors is … Read more