A toric intraocular lens is a specially designed lens that is custom-fitted to correct your astigmatism to deliver sharper, better-focused vision without additional corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses. These lenses are implanted during cataract surgery where your natural lens is replaced. What Is Astigmatism? If your eye’s cornea or lens has a naturally irregular shape, light will… Read More »
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that causes the loss of central vision, making activities like reading, driving, and recognizing faces extremely challenging. If distorted sight or dark, blurry areas in your focal viewpoint are compromising your independence and quality of life, understand you are not alone. Nearly 20 million Americans have some form of macular degeneration. Learning… Read More »
When it comes to protecting your vision, scheduling a comprehensive eye exam should be at the top of your list of things to do this month. Your vision is one of the most important resources you have, impacting every part of your life. Yet, for many people, there are risks to vision and eye health overall that… Read More »
Did you know that around 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma? With January being Glaucoma Awareness Month, this is a good time to learn more about this eye disease. Glaucoma is a leading cause of permanent vision loss. But finding it early and managing it can help prevent this from happening. How do you know if you… Read More »
Are you seeing oddly-shaped spots that quickly move out of the way when you look at them? Those are called eye floaters. Everyone sees eye floaters, but if you start seeing more than usual, you may need medical attention. What Are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters appear as shadows that float around a person’s vision. But there… Read More »
Cataracts are a medical condition where a person’s eye lens becomes cloudy. As people age, it is possible for the proteins within the eye to break down and then combine, which creates a cloudy effect. Clouding in your eye can cause a number of symptoms including problems seeing at night, seeing a “halo” surrounding lights, and… Read More »
Diabetes is a long-term condition that impairs your body’s capacity to convert food into energy. In other words, your body struggles to produce enough insulin–or does not use it properly–to manage your blood sugar. It can affect many other parts of the body if not managed properly, such as the heart, kidneys, and eyes. Diabetic… Read More »
Are you navigating the world with one eye that’s nearsighted and the other farsighted? While many people find ways to live with this condition (technically called presbyopia), it can still feel frustrating when managing many different day-to-day activities. Monovision correction treatment has emerged as an effective new approach to this condition. By refining the dominant… Read More »
While makeup tricks and skincare routines can do wonders to enhance your eyes, sometimes a more permanent solution is desired. If you’re looking to achieve a long-lasting transformation for your droopy eyes, eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, might be the answer. Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure that can address various issues related to the… Read More »
When it comes to aesthetic procedures, understanding all the details ahead of time is vital for obtaining the best results. That’s especially true for blepharoplasty, a procedure that improves the appearance of your eyes. To help you better understand the process, check out this guide from Central Valley Eye Medical Group. The practice prides itself on… Read More »
