Presbyopia is “the normal loss of near focusing ability that occurs with age.” When presbyopia occurs, many people resort to using reading glasses or bifocals to support their up-close vision. Another, less known, option is to ask your Orange County eye doctor to perform a monovision contact lens fitting. Monovision contacts can reduce your need … Read more
What is Macular Degeneration? Macular Degeneration is presently considered an incurable eye disease, and is the leading cause of vision loss – it affects more people than glaucoma and cataracts combined. Macular degeneration affects over 10 million Americans. For more information on macular degeneration and receiving Orange County LASIK eye surgery, visit Advanced Eye … Read more
Eye strain is a common problem for many of us, especially when we sit in front of a computer screen for the majority of the day. However, if you ignore eye strain, you could develop some serious vision issues. Read on to learn some simple tricks you can do at home to strengthen your eyes. … Read more
Double vision, also medically known as diplopia, is when one sees a double image of something when there should only be one. Sometimes these images can be on top of one another or side-by-side, or even a combination of both. Double vision can affect one eye (monocular double vision) or both eyes (binocular double vision). … Read more
The healthcare industry continues to grow and advance with the development of technology and innovation. As the demand increases on healthcare systems, health and medical businesses face a growing number of challenges. In efforts to address some of these issues, Google acquired artificial intelligence startup DeepMind Health. In partnership with clinicians and hospitals, DeepMind is … Read more
Taking the step to have LASIK eye surgery in Orange County may feel daunting at first, but the benefits and safety of the procedure are compelling enough to convince anyone with sub-optimal vision to make the right choice! Here are six reasons to why you should seriously consider LASIK Eye Surgery. 1: Save Time You … Read more
Deciding whether vision correction surgery is right for you can prove to be a challenging task. When you start researching, there seems to be an endless stream of information about why you should elect to get vision correction surgery. This is why it is important to discuss your desire to learn more about vision correction … Read more
The history of optometry is rich and full of events, people, organizations, and stories. Many significant histories document, in detail, the development of optometry and ophthalmology, and how it has led to today’s eye care advancements. Early Modern Optometry: Foundations One of the first figures associated with the invention of spectacles was the thirteenth century … Read more
Choosing to receive laser eye surgery is a big step in your journey to better vision. But choosing whether to receive traditional laser surgery or custom LASIK surgery is another decision you need to make. Both traditional and custom LASIK options are sound investments, but LASIK is known to cost more; at least the rate … Read more
As we age, the protein in our eyes’ lenses begins to clump and obscure our vision: this is called a cataract. Cataracts are the primary cause of vision loss worldwide. It is imperative to have them treated and surgically corrected before they become severe. And while there are several cataract surgery options, refractive cataract surgery … Read more