The holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with love, giving, and many, many parties. Because of all the festivities that occur during this time of year, it is important to be able to enjoy them without any hindrance; however, this time of year also comes with harsh weather that could cause some problems … Read more
Have you ever heard the expression, “The eyes are windows to the soul”? Well, whether or not you believe this, what is true is that eyes are clearly a window to our emotions. The way that we express ourselves and display our reactions can all be interpreted with these powerful organs on our face, allowing … Read more
Pain behind the eyes feels like it is coming from inside your head, not the skin’s surface. There are many possible causes of this eye pain, including eye disease. Keep in mind that “where you feel the pain is not necessarily an indicator of what’s causing the pain [American Institute of Ophthalmologists.]” If you are … Read more
Our senses are imperative to our daily lives and our vision has become something we simply cannot live without. What can you do to make sure that your eyes are properly taken care of and stay healthy as long as possible? The best thing you can do is to get your eyes checked regularly so … Read more
Monovision is a method of fitting each of your two eyes with different prescription contact lenses; the weaker eye with a contact that allows you to see objects up-close, and the stronger eye with a contact that corrects distance vision. The contacts work together to decrease your reliance on reading glasses. Monovision is intended for … Read more
Dealing with glasses and contact lenses your whole life can be a serious inconvenience. Contacts get lost or broken and glasses need to be constantly cleaned. It can be impossible to find a perfect solution for your eyesight that will allow you to see and live comfortably. Thankfully, LASIK procedures are innovative and accessible, meaning … Read more
LASIK in Orange County is a quick and painless procedure that can eliminate the need for glasses. Undergoing the surgery can help treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Not surprisingly, it is common for Hollywood celebrities and other familiar faces to undergo LASIK. Whether seeking to maintain their youthful appearance, eliminate the inconvenience of contact lenses– … Read more
Your Orange County eye doctor can tell you that puffy eyes may be caused by allergies, stress, eye fatigue, individual skin characteristics, or it can be an inherited facial feature. When your eyes are puffy, they can also be red and dry. If you have puffy eyes, you’ve probably heard many do-it-yourself fixes. Popular remedies … Read more
When the whites of your eyes look red and irritated, what do you do? Many people reach for lubricating eye drops. Though these may be a temporary salve, bloodshot eyes may require serious consideration, and may even require a call to your Orange County eye doctor. Your eyes get red when tiny blood vessels on … Read more
Presbyopia is “the normal loss of near focusing ability that occurs with age.” When presbyopia occurs, many people resort to using reading glasses or bifocals to support their up-close vision. Another, less known, option is to ask your Orange County eye doctor to perform a monovision contact lens fitting. Monovision contacts can reduce your need … Read more