Millions of Americans have glaucoma, which is a disease that can cause vision loss. Unfortunately, millions more may have the potential to get it, but they don't even know they’re at risk for developing it. In this blog, the doctors at Beverly Hil...
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Astigma-what? That was probably your first thought when your eye doctor told you that your blurry vision is due to an astigmatism. Maybe you were expecting to hear something more along the lines of nearsighted or farsighted.While you may not be familiar with astigmatism, do...
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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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