Is Glaucoma Inherited?

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Glaucoma is a term used for a group of diseases that irreversibly damage the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss and blindness. Commonly thought to be a sign of aging, in fact, glaucoma can strike anyone at any age. Glaucoma can be inherited; genetic and hereditary factors are considered to play a key role in […]

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What Type of Eye Doctor Treats Macular Degeneration?

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It’s important to understand that with macular degeneration, you are dealing with two issues: the medical condition causing vision oss and the vision  loss itself. Macular degeneration doctors include retina specialists and low vision specialists. These well-trained doctors can assist you with diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration as well as vision aid services. Retina […]

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Now offering virtual visits for non-urgent appointments

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Recent government action has expanded telehealth coverage for patients nationwide. Simply put, this means that you don’t have to wait to schedule face-to-face, non-urgent appointments with our expert ophthalmologists. By using chat technology (like Apple FaceTime) on a smartphone or tablet, qualifying patients can schedule a live interactive visit with one of our providers. Please […]

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What Kind of Sedation is Used for Cataract Surgery?

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Updated: Cataracts, a prevalent age-related condition, occur when the eye’s lens becomes progressively cloudy, leading to impaired vision. The treatment for cataracts involves a straightforward surgical procedure, wherein the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). In contemporary practice, cataract surgery is predominantly performed on an outpatient basis, typically concluding […]

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What is the Average Age for Cataract Surgery?

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A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Your eye’s natural lens is located directly behind the pupil and is made up of mostly water and protein. As you get older, the protein parts of the lens can begin to clump together. These clumps start small but grow larger over time. The bigger […]

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Halloween Eye Safety

Novelty contacts can create spine-chilling effects but they can result in SERIOUS eye damage – even if only worn for a short time. Damage like: Eye infections Scratched or scarred cornea Eye pain Here are a few alarming facts: There is no FDA regulation that covers novelty contacts sold in Halloween stores, gas stations, flea […]

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2 Ways to Save on Eye Care

Use your Flex Plan and insurance benefits to save on eye care. If you have delayed having an eye exam or eye care procedure due to cost, there are actually ways to save money on these medical appointments – or even have an eye exam at no cost. Take advantage of insurance benefits Use your […]

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Does Insurance Cover Cataract Surgery?

A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. The lens is enclosed in a lining called the lens capsule. During cataract surgery in the Inland Empire, our surgeons separate the cataract from the lens capsule. In most cases, the lens is replaced with an intraocular lens implant (IOL). In most […]

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What is a Retinal Specialist?

A retinal specialist is a medical doctor who has specialized in ophthalmology and sub-specialized in diseases and surgery of the vitreous body of the eye and the retina. Ophthalmology is a specialty of medicine dealing with the diseases of the eye and the surrounding tissues, including the eye lids, eye muscles, eye socket, optic nerve […]

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Is Your Vision Suffering from Cataracts? 

Gradual changes in vision can often go unnoticed if you do not have regular eye exams. If you are age 60 or older, your vision may be suffering from cataracts. However, you may be compensating for these vision changes or simply think that you have to live with inferior vision as you grow older.  This […]

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