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Dr. Salib offers a laser-assisted alternative to conventional cataract surgery. Call the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills An estimated one in every six Americans aged 40 or older has vision affected by a cataract, and more than half by the age of 80. Those in the Laguna Hills area have the option of advanced laser treatment, as well as conventional cataract surgery, in the care of Dr. George Salib at the Orange County Eye Institute. What is cataract? Inside the eye is a clear lens. Its shape refracts or bends rays of light so that they focus on … Continue reading "Laser cataract treatment in Laguna Hills compared to conventional surgery"The post Laser cataract treatment in Laguna Hills compared to conventional surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Blurry, cloudy vision? Sensitivity to light? By the age of 65, over 90 percent of people have vision problems due to a cataract. Patients in Laguna Hills, CA have turned to top cataract surgeon, Dr. George Salib and the Orange County Eye Center for eye cataract treatment. Cataracts defined In the eye, we have a natural lens that bends to refract light helping us see. The lens should be clear. When patients have cataracts, the lens is cloudy. Things appear blurry or less colorful when looking through a cloudy lens. Symptoms of cataracts can develop gradually and may include seeing … Continue reading "Patients in Laguna Hills, CA discover the benefits of laser surgery for eye cataract treatment"The post Patients in Laguna Hills, CA discover the benefits of laser surgery for eye cataract treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

More than twenty million people in our country are affected by cataracts. This common vision problem most often occurs in adults over the age of forty. The risk for cataract development increases with age, with statistics showing half of the over-eighty population experiencing the cloudy vision caused by cataracts. There was a time when cataracts would eventually lead to blindness. Today, that risk remains. However, we now have the ability to recognize this problem very early and to monitor the condition of the clouded lens, acting quickly when vision impairment affects quality of life. Dr. Salib is an experienced cataract … Continue reading "Find solutions for clearer vision with your Cataract Surgeon in Orange County"The post Find solutions for clearer vision with your Cataract Surgeon in Orange County appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Health care for the aging individual is a complex matter. With various conditions affecting cognitive and motor skills, there has been a big question mark over the appropriateness of cataract surgery in certain instances, such as in patients with Alzheimer’s. The more research that is going into the best standard of care for patients of all ages, the more we are discovering that vision correction done by an experienced cataract surgeon may improve quality of life, something all people deserve. If you live in Orange County and want more information on cataracts and cataract removal surgery, contact Orange County Eye … Continue reading "The best care for aging patients and those with cognitive conditions may involve a visit to a cataract surgeon in Orange County"The post The best care for aging patients and those with cognitive conditions may involve a visit to a cataract surgeon in Orange County appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Having clear eyesight is something many of us take for granted. However, by age 65, over 90% of people have vision problems due to a cataract. Cataracts can cause symptoms such as blurred vision or sensitivity to light making it difficult to perform everyday tasks. Located in Laguna Hills, CA, experienced cataract surgeon Dr. George Salib and the Orange County Eye Institute offer laser cataract surgery for patients who have had their vision impaired by cataracts. What are cataracts and what causes them? Our eyes have lenses that bend, refract light, and help us see. A healthy lens is clear. … Continue reading "Patients in Laguna Hills, CA ask, “Is laser cataract surgery safe?”"The post Patients in Laguna Hills, CA ask, “Is laser cataract surgery safe?” appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Vision is our most highly developed sense. When we see clearly, we take it for granted. Cataracts, however, gradually deteriorate that connection to the world around us. This common vision problem interferes with independence, and people with the condition may withdraw socially. If you are one of the 24.5 million individuals in this country who have cataracts, Dr. George Salib urges you to get the care you deserve at Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills. The following information is not everything you need to know about cataract surgery, but it will get you on the right path. How cataracts … Continue reading "Ophthalmologist in Laguna Hills summarizes everything you need to know about cataract surgery"The post Ophthalmologist in Laguna Hills summarizes everything you need to know about cataract surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

At Orange County Eye Institute, we perform numerous cataract removal procedures every year. Our patients are surprised about feeling so good so quickly after their procedures. Often, they are back to their normal activities the day after cataract removal. Recovery: it’s important to take it slow We understand how liberating it is to have your vision restored by cataract surgery. However, we encourage you to take precautions to protect your eyes and encourage optimal healing. Most measures that we recommend need only be followed for a week to 10 days, and they minimize the risk of injury or infection during … Continue reading "Your Laguna Hills doctor explains recovering from cataract surgery"The post Your Laguna Hills doctor explains recovering from cataract surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Located in Laguna Hills, CA, Dr. George Salib and the professional staff at the Orange County Eye Institute offer a range of eye procedures to improve your vision. Cataract surgery and lens replacement surgery are two specialties offered by the office to help you see more clearly. Our practice utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to treat your vision problems. Lens replacement surgery is a revolutionary treatment used to correct a range of visual problems including treating cataracts. It is a safe, regularly performed procedure that produces the life-changing benefit of improved vision with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement. An IOL is a flexible … Continue reading "Lens replacement surgery in Laguna Hills, CA helps improve vision"The post Lens replacement surgery in Laguna Hills, CA helps improve vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye diseases, perform surgeries to restore vision, and prescribe and fit glasses and contacts for vision correction. While dozens of diseases may be identified and effectively managed and treated by ophthalmologists in Laguna Hills, eye surgeon Dr. George Salib and his team at the Orange County Eye Institute are uniquely equipped to address one of the most common causes of vision loss, affecting more than half of all Americans aged 80 and older: cataracts. Diagnosis Dr. Salib encourages a complete eye exam annually. He assesses changes to your eyes and determines if they are related to … Continue reading "Eye surgeon in Laguna Hills is adept at diagnosing and treating common causes of vision loss"The post Eye surgeon in Laguna Hills is adept at diagnosing and treating common causes of vision loss appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Trust your eyes to an ophthalmologist experienced with cataract treatment. As the best Orange County cataract surgeon, Dr. George Salib is pleased to offer advanced laser systems that make an already safe and well-tolerated procedure even more precise, comfortable, and efficient. Dr. Salib’s Laguna Hills office offers a range of premium intraocular lenses designed to replace the clouded lens for clear and unobstructed vision. Dr. Salib’s onsite diagnostics center uses with advanced equipment for preoperative testing to confirm if cataracts are to blame. Accurate and advanced diagnostics help to guide Orange County Eye Institute’s treatment approaches. The timing of your … Continue reading "Best Orange County Cataract Surgeon uses premium artificial lenses"The post Best Orange County Cataract Surgeon uses premium artificial lenses appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.