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What to do When Your Contact Lens Gets Stuck in Your Eye

Regular contact lens wearers know that getting a contact lens stuck in your eye is bound to happen sooner or later. It’s important not to remain calm and follow these tips should get a contact lens stuck in your eye. For more questions regarding the health of your vision and receiving LASIK in Orange County, … Read more

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Smoking and Eye Health

It is a commonly acknowledged fact that smoking is detrimental to your health. However, most people don’t take the time to think about how smoking affects their eyes. For example, did you know that smoking is a preventable cause of blindness? Smoking and LASIK Many patients want to know: will my smoking affect my decision … Read more

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Exercise and Eye Health

Many of us spend hours in the gym with the intention to better our body and mind, but very few people are thinking about their eyesight while running, biking, or throwing some weights around. There are many benefits to adding an exercise regimen to your routine, including mitigating the risks of eye disease. Another terrific … Read more

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LASIK and Work Protection

If you’ve had LASIK in Orange County, you know how great your new and improved vision feels. You certainly don’t want to jeopardize your new vision in any way – especially not by injuring your eyes at work. How Work can Threaten your Eye Health and Safety If your job requires working with chemicals or … Read more

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Consider LASIK Before Your Summer Trip!

With long summer days soaking up the summer sun finally here, there is no better time than the present to consider LASIK! Whether you have a far-off destination in your future, are planning a staycation with your family, or are opting for a spontaneous adventure, having LASIK done before your summer trip will ensure you … Read more

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Glasses vs. LASIK

When LASIK eye surgery began over 15 years ago, so did the debate of glasses vs. LASIK. Well, Advanced Eye Medical is here to help you pick a side on that debate, and if you have any questions about LASIK in Orange County, we are always happy to provide our experience and knowledge. Availability One … Read more

Functional and Aesthetic Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery in Orange County can improve the structure or function of the eyelids, or both. Surgery can be performed on the upper or lower lids, or both. Eyelid surgery is medically known as blepharoplasty, and it can rejuvenate your eye area for a variety of purposes. For more information on LASIK and eyelid surgery … Read more

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Why Athletes Are Opting for LASIK

Glasses and contacts can be a distraction and inconvenience to those of us in our daily lives, but it is normally minor and non-consequential; however, to competitive and professional athletes, the interference caused by glasses and contacts can have a significantly negative affect on their jobs and performance. There are many reasons why athletes are … Read more

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Questions to Ask your Eye Doctor Before LASIK

After an eye exam your doctor will know whether your vision will respond well to LASIK in Orange County. Conditions caused by refractive error – which is characterized by the shape of the eye not allowing light to focus on the retina, causing images to appear blurred – are the ones that respond well to … Read more

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Embracing Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month — a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI.) Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about eye health, including strategies to help prevent vision loss and blindness. There are lots of ways you can get involved, but the NEI says the most important … Read more