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People who have relied on eyeglasses or contacts to read or to see clearly at distance have found new freedom with LASIK eye surgery. Since it was first developed, LASIK has remained one of the most commonly performed refractive surgical procedures, helping millions of people see better. There are several reasons why this outpatient procedure is appealing to those who wish to minimize their dependence on eyeglasses. LASIK is highly effective at correcting nearsightedness and farsightedness, and requires very little downtime. Most people who undergo this procedure find recovery to be quite easy, and many can see more clearly within … Continue reading "Improving vision even more after LASIK eye surgery near Lake Forest, CA"The post Improving vision even more after LASIK eye surgery near Lake Forest, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Part of the process of correcting vision impacted by cataracts is to remove the clouded lens. What is removed, however, also must be replaced if there is a chance that hefty corrective eyeglasses can be avoided. Today, eye surgeons offer a number of intraocular lenses to help patients address their vision needs. Monofocal IOLs are those that correct distance vision only. In order to increase the ability to see clearly at both near and distance, some patients choose a multifocal IOL like the ReSTOR® lens. One of the goals of treatment in our office near Lake Forest, CA is to … Continue reading "The ReSTOR® lens may be ideal for many of our Lake Forest, CA patients"The post The ReSTOR® lens may be ideal for many of our Lake Forest, CA patients appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Today, the patient who wishes to correct cataracts and improve vision impairment has multiple options for lens replacement. Modeled after the human eye, Crystalens is a treatment we regularly provide in our Orange County office. Although our Crystalens treatment falls into the intraocular lens category, this lens is different from other IOLs. With Crystalens, we are able to replace the lens after removal of cataracts, and we are able to correct presbyopia, the impairment of near and intermediate distance vision. Presbyopia is a condition that tends to occur once we reach our forties and beyond, as the eye becomes less … Continue reading "Focusing in on clear vision"The post Focusing in on clear vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Although there are a number of standard and premium intraocular lenses, not all are suitable for the correction of astigmatism. A toric intraocular lens, which Dr. Salib uses in our Southern California eye institute, is ideal in this situation. This lens can also be used after cataract surgery, eliminating any need for further procedures for improved vision. Toric lenses are known to increase focus and clarity significantly for distance vision without dependence on contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, these lenses do not adjust from distance to near vision, leaving the patient to rely on reading glasses for activities such as … Continue reading "The difference between a standard IOL and the toric lens for astigmatism from your California eye doctor"The post The difference between a standard IOL and the toric lens for astigmatism from your California eye doctor appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

We live in exciting times, when advances in medicine allow for the permanent correction of conditions we previously had difficulty treating. In terms of vision, patients now have options for correction beyond the dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. With lens replacement and refractive surgery performed regularly, more people are finding freedom with clear vision. One such option patients are finding is our Restor lens treatment. Restor lens was initially used as a lens replacement for patients undergoing cataract removal. However, it has been determined that this therapy is also ideal for those who want to correct presbyopia, a common … Continue reading "Shedding light on new technology"The post Shedding light on new technology appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

According to the American Association of Opthalmology, approximately 22 million American aged 40 and older are affected by cataracts. This eye condition, which affects at least half of the over-80 population, is also one of the leading causes of blindness. Fortunately, there are solutions for cataracts. Replacing the clouded lens with the appropriate IOL lens has helped our patients from Laguna Beach and other Southern CA cities regain a better quality of life. Cataracts are believed to be age-related. One of the main reasons that changes in the eye’s lens may occur later in life, however, is that the oxidation … Continue reading "Why you should stop smoking before the placement of an IOL lens in the Laguna Beach, CA area"The post Why you should stop smoking before the placement of an IOL lens in the Laguna Beach, CA area appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The world of medicine, like many other areas, is continually evolving, which brings great benefit to both practitioner and patient. When dealing with cataracts, our Orange County office incorporates the use of LenSx®, made by Alcon. This technology allows us to approach cataract removal with a computer-controlled, bladeless laser, leading to a great deal of precision and safety in the critical steps of this procedure. Using LenSx® means that our patients get a fully customized treatment plan through the creation of a custom map, delineating every important area accessed during the procedure. The technology behind LenSx® is a femtosecond laser, … Continue reading "Improving the care we provide to our Orange County patients with LenSx"The post Improving the care we provide to our Orange County patients with LenSx appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

A cataract can get in the way of seeing as clearly as you need to. Usually, cataracts gradually progress, posing no significant risk to eyesight. At some point, however, most people with cataracts decide that removal is a necessary step toward regaining a better quality of life. At The Orange County Eye Institute, we get to know our patient well before choosing a lens implant. We understand some who visit our Laguna Hills office are perfect candidates for a multifocal lens, and an alternative must be found for others. Above all, the success of a prescribed intra-ocular lens lies in … Continue reading "Lens implant treatment customized in our Laguna Hills practice for the greatest benefit"The post Lens implant treatment customized in our Laguna Hills practice for the greatest benefit appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The area of intraocular lenses is constantly evolving, with innovative advances such as the Tecnis multifocal lens improving the way we treat vision problems. Tecnis is a multifocal lens, which we use in our California practice for lens replacement after the removal of a cataract-affected lens. This IOL can also be used in refractive lens exchange. The Tecnis IOL replaces the eye’s natural lens, and features an optic design that functions like a bifocal. This lens produces clear images of objects in the distance, while simultaneously allowing sharp visualization of objects at near and intermediate distances as well. This is … Continue reading "Details on the Tecnis multifocal lens from your California eye specialist"The post Details on the Tecnis multifocal lens from your California eye specialist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

When vision is affected by astigmatism, cataracts, or some other eye condition, there are viable solutions that range beyond eyeglasses or contact lenses. Today, we have a wealth of innovative technology that allows us to restore crisp vision and depth perception so that you can see well and live well. Surgical vision solutions using an intra-ocular lens are safe and effective. The traditional IOL is the monofocal lens that focuses light to a single point. Multifocal lenses, on the other hand, will have several points of focus. For instance, a multifocal lens has a point of focus at a distance, … Continue reading "Help for our Laguna Hills patients choosing multifocal lenses"The post Help for our Laguna Hills patients choosing multifocal lenses appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.