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
We’ve all heard the saying, “The eyes are the window to the soul,” but can our eyes really give away our deepest secrets? Well, maybe not our deepest secrets but apparently, they can give away some of our personal information. For more helpful vision habits and information on receiving laser vision in Orange County, get … Read more
If you are in your early-to mid 40s, you may have begun to notice some changes in your close-distance vision. Print in restaurant menus looks blurred, especially under dim lighting. You find you need to hold newspapers farther away from your eyes to see the writing clearly. Or, you may need to remove your glasses … Read more
As we age, our vision can change. Our need for glasses and corrective lenses grows and the potential for vision loss can increase as well. In fact, many people over the age of 60 develop cataracts and even glaucoma. But what is the difference between the two? Read on to learn more about these two … Read more
You may have read about LASIK in Orange County, and even understand the ins-and-outs of how it’s performed. But have you ever wondered what it really feels like to have LASIK eye surgery? Here is a step-by-step guide to how LASIK really feels, including the surgery itself and the emotional journey. Visit Advanced Eye Medical … Read more
Although some areas are still seeing a dusting of snow, spring is finally here. With the arrival of all the blooming trees, grasses and flowers, comes the dreaded spring allergy season. While many focus on their sinus issues during allergy season, eye care is just as important. Read on to learn how to take care … Read more
The human eye and a camera have a lot more in common than we think. Both process images, perceive different tones, while seeing near and far. The only difference is that the human eye does not process images well in the dark, where special cameras can. The rest of their features function very similarly. In … Read more
There are a variety of causes for dry eyes including exposure to a dry climate (like in the desert or on an airplane), air conditioning or a heater in the winter, or it might simply be a result of a lack of balance in your tears. Our tears are a combination of water, oils, mucus … Read more
A great deal of information is known about how blind people dream. You may be surprised to learn how their dream experiences are different and similar to those of sighted people. If you have further questions about your personal eye care, vision testing, or receiving LASIK in Orange County, contact the eye experts at Advanced … Read more
Your recovery from one-eye cataract surgery in Orange County should be complete in about one month, when your eye is completely healed. If you need cataract surgery on both eyes, your surgeon should wait at least a few days to two weeks between working on the first and second eye. For additional information regarding cataract … Read more