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
Learning to put in contact lenses is always a difficult and frustrating experience. It is a process you must master with practice and patience. But, what happens when a lens gets stuck in your eye? There are a few ways you can deal with this uncomfortable situation and ensure that you can remove your contacts … Read more
There are many things that we can blame on our genetics, but is your eyesight one of them? The classic debate has always revolved around nature versus nurture, and that begs the question of whether or not it is genes that affect eyesight or your lifestyle. We will dive a little bit deeper to get … Read more
Changes in your eyesight will happen throughout your entire life as you grow. However, as you begin to age beyond your forties, your eyes will begin to change more significantly than during earlier stages in your life. While these changes should be regularly monitored, they are still normal to experience as you age. Small changes … Read more