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An integral part of cataract removal surgery is the replacement of the natural, clouded lens. Patients of the Orange County Eye Institute are in good hands with a team that offers excellent care and choices for intraocular lens implants. Our practice, located near Laguna Hills, CA, has treated patients from all over Orange County. Intraocular lenses available today come in a wide variety. There are monofocal lenses, which are very simple and basic, and premium IOLs designed to restore as near natural function as possible. Premium, multifocal lenses can address problems such as presbyopia and astigmatism and allow the patient … Continue reading "You have choices when it comes to your intraocular lens implant in the Laguna Hills, CA area"The post You have choices when it comes to your intraocular lens implant in the Laguna Hills, CA area appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

A cataract, a condition of one or both eyes, results in vision impairment in the form of cloudiness through the affected lens. This condition, although not completely threatening to vision, is one that can affect quality of life if not surgically corrected at some point in time, as glasses, contact lenses, and laser treatments such as LASIK have no impact on the cataract. Most of the time, a cataract will form as a part of the aging process, with many of our patients being over the age of fifty. Fortunately, this is not a condition that one must rush to … Continue reading "Correcting Cataracts through Surgery"The post Correcting Cataracts through Surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The development of a cataract is not necessarily a pressing problem. In time, however, many people find that the best way to regain optimal vision is to have cataracts removed by their experienced ophthalmologist. Dr. George Salib of The Orange County Eye Institute has performed thousands of successful vision-correcting procedures. If cataracts are affecting your vision, laser cataract surgery in our Laguna Hills eye center may provide your most direct path to improvement. Conventional cataract surgery Cataract surgery remains one of the top surgeries performed by ophthalmologists. This safe and effective procedure typically promises a predictable outcome. The incisions made … Continue reading "How laser cataract surgery in our Laguna Hills office stacks up against conventional cataract surgery"The post How laser cataract surgery in our Laguna Hills office stacks up against conventional cataract surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Eye conditions can be difficult to understand. Dr. Salib is an experienced eye specialist who provides in depth information so that patients can gain the most benefit of recommended treatment. People scheduled for cataract surgery often ask their surgeons if treatment will also correct astigmatism. Dr. Salib of Lake Forest explains. Cataracts and astigmatism – two different problems Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a lens that has become opaque or clouded. This condition may result from excessive exposure to sunlight, with damage accumulating over many years. As it is a progressive condition, a cataract may eventually need … Continue reading "Cataract surgeons such as Dr. Salib near Lake Forest, CA, address other eye conditions for optimal results"The post Cataract surgeons such as Dr. Salib near Lake Forest, CA, address other eye conditions for optimal results appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Cataracts are a common eye problem that millions of Americans face at some point in their lives. Because much of the literature available on cataracts states that they can lead to vision loss, the development of this eye condition can be stressful. Though cataracts may seem frightening, modern technology has brought about excellent options for the treatment of this problem, allowing people the opportunity to preserve their best vision for many years. Cataracts are most often associated with age, more commonly seen in older men and women. Recent data from research indicates that as many as 20.5 million people in … Continue reading "Choosing an IOL and other steps to prepare for cataract surgery in our facility near Laguna Hills"The post Choosing an IOL and other steps to prepare for cataract surgery in our facility near Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

When a cataract has affected vision, removal is the logical step. Part of the cataract removal process is to replace the lens in order to improve vision. This is done with what is called an IOL, or intra-ocular lens. The purpose of the intra-ocular lens is to focus light that enters the eye through the pupil and cornea to the retina. The retina lies at the very back of the eye. Highly sensitive, the retina sends messages through the optic nerve to the brain, where images are recognized. Most IOLs are somewhat soft and flexible. You could liken an IOL … Continue reading "Monofocal lenses one option in IOLS in our Laguna Hills office"The post Monofocal lenses one option in IOLS in our Laguna Hills office appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The growth of a cataract or cataracts can severely impede a person’s ability to see his or her surroundings clearly. Because cataracts are more of a nuisance than a serious health threat, the timing of removal is largely determined by the patient. The purpose of cataract surgery is to restore the eye’s ability to absorb light by removing the cloudy lens. Because the lens is removed, cataract surgery also involves the placement of a new lens, called an intraocular lens, or IOL. One of the interesting facets of cataract surgery is that some people discover, once their lens is replaced, … Continue reading "With premium IOL placement in Laguna Hills, CA, dependence on glasses is cut drastically"The post With premium IOL placement in Laguna Hills, CA, dependence on glasses is cut drastically appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

A cataract is not a problem that causes a great deal of immediate concern. Most people are able to live with cataracts for some time, possibly many years. At some point, however, it is likely that a cataract or cataracts will cause clouding so significant that everyday activities become difficult. Experienced Orange County ophthalmologist, Dr. George Salib, has helped thousands of patients reclaim their vision and their quality of life through laser cataract surgery. Through the decades, cataract removal surgeries have continued to evolve until, now, many of our Laguna Hills patients request laser assisted systems for improved surgical outcomes. … Continue reading "Cataract removal surgeries in Laguna Hills improved with laser technology"The post Cataract removal surgeries in Laguna Hills improved with laser technology appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Choices are important in every aspect of life. At Orange County Eye Institute, we believe that our patients are best served when choices exist to meet their needs and expectations. In the area of cataract surgery, patients can choose the type of intraocular lens that will best support their day-to-day activities. Keeping with our commitment for choice, we also give patients the opportunity to choose between manual cataract surgeries or laser assisted cataract surgeries with the LenSx laser. Performed by skilled Laguna Hills eye specialist, Dr. George Salib, cataract surgery is performed efficiently and carefully with either method. The benefits … Continue reading "Why many cataract surgeries are performed with the LenSx laser in our Laguna Hills facility"The post Why many cataract surgeries are performed with the LenSx laser in our Laguna Hills facility appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as many as 22 million adults in our country are affected by cataracts that are the clouding of the lens in one or both eyes. As age increases, so does the risk for cataracts, with statistics revealing that as many as half of those in the 80 and over age category have at least one eye affected by cataracts. The eye is complex, with cataracts a possibility in one of three areas: The nucleus, which is the lens’s innermost area; nuclear cataracts are some of the most common, associated with aging The cortex, … Continue reading "The typical path towards cataract removal discussed by your Orange County eye specialist"The post The typical path towards cataract removal discussed by your Orange County eye specialist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.