There are a variety of causes for dry eyes including exposure to a dry climate (like in the desert or on an airplane), air conditioning or a heater in the winter, or it might simply be a result of a lack of balance in your tears. Our tears are a combination of water, oils, mucus … Read more
A great deal of information is known about how blind people dream. You may be surprised to learn how their dream experiences are different and similar to those of sighted people. If you have further questions about your personal eye care, vision testing, or receiving LASIK in Orange County, contact the eye experts at Advanced … Read more
Your recovery from one-eye cataract surgery in Orange County should be complete in about one month, when your eye is completely healed. If you need cataract surgery on both eyes, your surgeon should wait at least a few days to two weeks between working on the first and second eye. For additional information regarding cataract … Read more
Have you ever dropped your cellphone in the toilet, or other (horrible) body of water? How about knocking over a glass of red wine while gesturing at the dinner table? Were you good at playing catch as a kid, or did the others make fun of the way you threw the ball? These are all … Read more
Teaching children at a young age how to take good care of their eyes is crucial. Much of their learning and development take place through the help of their vision. As early as infancy, parents should be mindful of their children’s eye health. By the time children reach age 9, their visual development matures. This … Read more
By now we’ve all heard plenty about body language – the way we express our thoughts and emotions through our physical gestures. For instance, crossing your arms in front of your chest is a classic move that implies you are emotionally closed off. Constant fidgeting signifies to another person that you would rather be somewhere … Read more
Congratulations! After years of wondering where you left your glasses, you finally went through with getting LASIK eye surgery. You can’t wait to see what the world looks like with 20/20 vision. Before you drive at night to see a 3D movie in celebration, there are a few important points you should know about. For … Read more
If your eye heath and eyesight have faded with time, you’re certainly not alone. Actually, roughly 75% of American adults use some sort of vision correcting mechanism. As we age, there are a myriad of factors that contribute to declining eyesight. Whether you have a condition, regular wear and tear, or just feel like you … Read more
Optometrists and ophthalmologists use a wide variety of techniques to examine your eyes during a comprehensive eye exam. These tests range from the simple, like having you read an eye chart, to the complex, such as using a high-powered lens to visualize the tiny structures inside of your eyes. A comprehensive eye exam can take … Read more
If your vision is a problem, it’s a big one. Being able to see clearly is a luxury that people with great vision do not realize they have, and people who struggle with poor vision are all too aware of. Luckily, today, we have many ways to correct vision issues, from traditional glasses to laser … Read more