Ready to toss the costly contacts, or ditch donning those cumbersome, fragile specs once and for all? Maybe you’ve been seriously considered getting Lasik eye surgery in Orange County for some time, but were confused about the potentially daunting details involved in the (quite simple) common eye correction procedure, or just want to brush up … Read more
More than 3 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U. S. yearly, and with the rising elderly population, this statistic is expected to grow within the next 3 years. When you hear of cataract surgery, you probably envision ostensibly elder persons, but believe it or not, this common eye condition can begin to form … Read more
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery or eye ‘lift’) is the common cosmetic procedure what removes or tightens the delicate, saggy skin around eyes, ultimately resulting in a more rested, refreshed, and rejuvenated appearance. Unsightly bagginess and puffiness, including superfluous skin, is extracted from the upper and lower lids (if necessary). The procedure boasts not only a multitude … Read more
It has been said many different ways that the eyes are the window to the soul. Vision is a powerful and important sense. It is integral that we treat our gift of vision as such. To maintain good vision, one must maintain healthy eye habits. Eye health must not be forgotten. Show your eyes some … Read more
Like a camera, the eye transmits light from the world around us into an image that we can perceive. Although it is small, the eye is a complex organ. All structures within the eye must function properly to capture light, focus it, and process messages back to the brain to create a visual image. How … Read more
Today more than ever, we are constantly busy. Always on the move and trying to squeeze the last drop out of every hour of every day. While productivity is great, it’s often easy to forget just how important those precious hours of the night are that we use to rest. Our jobs, family, and the … Read more
Imagine losing the ability to thread a needle, read small print, and even to read street signs. For many older Americans, this is a normal part of the aging process. Age related macular degeneration can change the way you see things every day. Here’s what you need to know about macular degeneration and how you … Read more
The Most Common Eye Health Issues Experienced by Young Kids Common Eye Disorders in Young Children Nearsightedness and Farsightedness Conjunctivitis (pink eye) refers to either a viral or bacterial infection (both very contagious), or an allergic reaction (not contagious). Chalazion looks like a small lump on the eyelid, and may occur when a Meibomian gland … Read more
Sight Throughout the Years: How Our Vision Evolves and Devolves with Age Our eyes are one of the most miraculous components of our body. They’re responsible for enabling us to take part in the majority of our day to day activities. They’re what allow us to take in the world around us and create an … Read more
There is no more expressive part of our body than our eyes. These complicated windows to our soul come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They’re cause for fascination when we’re born, with our parents guessing whose eyes we’ll have. Will we have mom’s, dad’s, or catch the random gene bouncing around from our grandparents? … Read more