Laser eye surgery has been around for about 20 years, but many people still have misconceptions about the procedure. Separating the facts from fiction about laser eye surgery can help you determine if it's the right option for you. You want an experienced eye doctor you can...
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Can you preserve your vision through a diet rich in omega-3 fats? Researchers at Harvard Medical School believe so. Omega-3 fats are nutrients that have a variety of eye health benefits including promoting visual and neurological development in children, protecting agai...
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An estimated 3 million Americans have glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness around the world. Glaucoma has a well-earned nickname of “the sneak thief of sight,” because it can damage your eyes before you even realize you have the disease, so getting a prompt...
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It can be frustrating and painful when you have dry eyes. We're not just talking about having dry eyes from being tired — although that can be uncomfortable enough. Dry eye is actually a chronic condition that can develop when your eyes can’t produce enough tear...
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Sometime after you celebrate your 50th birthday, it's more than likely you’ll develop cataracts. According to the National Eye Institute, you have more than a 50% chance that you’ll either have a cataract or have already undergone cataract surgery, by the time y...
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Not only is LASIK surgery the most common vision correction procedure, it's one of the most common elective surgeries people choose. Over 10 million Americans have received LASIK treatment since its Food and Drug Administration approval in 1999, and there are about 700,000...
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Keratoconus is an eye disease which involves the normally round cornea bulging and forming into a cone shape. This happens progressively and is due to a thinning cornea. The cone shape deflects light before it can reach the retina, resulting in distorted vision. Beverly Hills Ins...
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BackgroundMyopia is frequently referred to as “nearsightedness” and is a very common form of visual impairment. In only a few decades, myopia has grown from affecting 25% to now 40% of the American population. By the year 2050, it is projected that this will grow to 5...
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What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that affects the cells within the retina. These photoreceptor cells produce essential proteins that are required in order to see. Photoreceptor cells are responsible for color visualization, clarity of vision...
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LASIK is a great option for many athletes. The inconvenience of glasses or contacts can be eliminated through LASIK surgery. Without these annoyances, athletes can focus on the game. One consideration that many athletes may have when looking into LASIK surgery is, how long until I...
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Age-Related Macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss facing 10 million Americans today. Which is more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Currently, this disease affects many people living in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and throughout Southern California. The...
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Workplace eye injuries are more common than you might think. According to the Center for Disease Control, “Each day about 2000 U. S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment”. These injuries can occur at construction sites, movie sets, m...
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