Patients who are not good candidates for LASIK will most likely be recommended to undergo PRK surgery instead. While it is less known than LASIK, PRK surgery is just as effective at addressing vision issues. The difference, however, is that PRK comes with a longer recovery period. Knowing what to expect from the recovery process can help patients...
View MoreIf you’re thinking about getting EVO ICL surgery, or you already have your appointment, you’re probably wondering what to expect during the recovery period. You’ll be glad to know that for most patients, the recovery period after EVO ICL is generally short. Your vision will likely be blurry immediately after your surgery, and this...
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While LASIK eye surgery has been the most effective solution for vision problems and an ideal treatment for a wide range of people, those with diabetes have to be evaluated by the eye surgeon to make sure LASIK is safe for them. LASIK can be a positive, safe option for patients with diabetes whose blood sugar is well-controlled and who don’t...
View MoreWe are pleased to invite you to a3-hour CE Dinner Seminar"Advanced IOL and ICL Patient Management Pearls for an Optometric Physician"on Thursday, July 28th; 2022 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at our new clinic at 1 Daniel Burnham Court, San Francisco. Dinner and drinks will beserved. The CE Dinner Seminar will allow participants...
View MoreMay 6, 2022 - Dr. Barry Seibel of Pacific Vision Institute in San Francisco, CA has been named one of the “Best Cataract Surgeons in America”. “Dr. Seibel is a leader and innovator in the field of Cataract Surgery. He delivers excellence to the patients under his direct care, and as an innovator, his many patented devices and...
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LASIK is a popular, safe procedure that can eliminate the need for glasses for many patients. Because it is so well known, there are various myths about LASIK that aren’t actually true. Whether the information comes from the internet or from friends who heard it from friends, it can be hard to tell whether what you’re hearing is valid....
View MoreCataracts are one of the most common age-related eye conditions. Cataracts are caused when the protein in the natural lens of the eye starts to thicken and degenerate and becomes cloudy. Over time, cataracts slowly reduce the vision, and if they become severe enough, they can cause blindness If you’re experiencing vision problems from...
View MoreAs we age, our eyes weaken and cataracts can begin to form on the lenses. This cloudy, flim-like material causes a number of vision problems, from worsening nearsightedness to the inability to see well in dim light–or in some cases, double vision and faded colors. Most people get cataract surgery to resolve these concerns and are able to see...
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Millions of people have cataract surgery every year in order to achieve clearer vision. Cataract surgery in the United States has an exceptional success rate, making it a procedure that is considered safe, and highly effective. While we know this popular procedure allows patients to finally see clearly again, and has enormous benefits, such as...
View MoreBoth LASIK and SMILE eye surgery are performed to correct vision problems and to eliminate the need to wear contact lenses or glasses. While LASIK is the most commonly performed laser refractive surgery to correct vision problems, SMILE is also becoming quite popular. What are the differences between these procedures? LASIK LASIK eye...
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