Cataracts is a common vision condition that impacts millions of Americans. More than 20 million Americans over the age of 40 have the condition, and more than 90% of people develop the condition by the age of 65. Cataracts occurs when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy from the natural proteins that develop over … Read more
While cataracts predominantly affect the elderly, it is possible for anyone to develop a cataract. In fact, a small percentage of babies are born with congenital cataracts. The good news is that cataracts before the age of 50 are rare. Only about 1% of all cataract cases occur before that threshold. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t … Read more
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
The iris is the colored portion of the eye, and its color should stay consistent once you’re about three years old. You may notice the illusion of changing colors based on your environment and what you’re wearing. In truth, that’s actually a product of perception rather than a physical change. With that said, some conditions … Read more
Whether your vision issues started when you were young, or if they are due to the effects of natural aging, finding an effective treatment is important. Glasses and contacts are commonly used in the short term as more long-term vision correction treatments are more effective. While glasses don’t pose as many issues, contacts can come … Read more
Cataracts are a fairly common eye condition that is more likely to occur in aging adults. Cataracts come with many problematic symptoms such as blurred vision, obstructed vision, and fading colors. But what other symptoms can arise from this vision-related ailment? Are cataracts painful? Can they be treated? Are Cataracts Painful? Thankfully, cataracts do not … Read more
Christmas may be over, but the season of giving is still in full swing. Now that you and your loved ones have exchanged gifts according to your own traditions, it is time to welcome the New Year. Let’s be honest, the last few years have had their challenges, and we are all hoping that 2022 … Read more
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
Not every eye problem is on the inside; some major eye issues can be found on the face. For a lot of people, that means drooping eyelids and excess skin wrinkles that gradually obscure their vision. The most common solution to drooping eyelids is an eyelid lift surgery that will remove these obstacles away from … Read more
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