Better measurements and a refined flap improve LASIK results
From the May 2020 Issue of The OphthalmologistBy Kerry Assil | 05/04/2020 We wanted to share with you an article from the May edition of The Ophthalmologist written by Dr. Kerry Assil. In this article, he talks about the recent advances in LASIK surgery including the better measurements and a refined flap that are a […]
To Mask or not to Mask, is that the Question. The Science Behind Face Coverings.
Does a mask stop the Spread of COVID-19? As armament in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, face masking has had a bumpy, convoluted, and torturous path. An insistence on baring one’s face has been frequently expressed, sometimes violently. The fervor is further fanned by a sense of loss of civil liberties by some, as […]
Our condolences to the Bryant family and the Lakers community
Suddenly, it no longer feels like yesterday. Our condolences to the Bryant family and the Lakers community. It was an honor for myself and for our team to serve the Lakers during Kobe Bryant’s reign. We will always remember Kobe as one who pushed beyond the limits. Our years as the Lakers Eye Doctor and […]
Do LASIK lasers affect surgical outcomes? The answer may surprise you!
All modern lasers used in today’s LASIK surgery work the same way: they use ultraviolet light waves to sculpt the cornea in order to correct focusing errors created by irregularities in the shape of the cornea. Despite what some LASIK laser manufacturers might claim in their marketing materials, the laser itself does not determine the […]
We welcome you to Assil Eye Institute’s new website and blog!
We are very happy to share our newly developed website. Welcome. As you explore the site, you’ll probably first notice the extensive content about most of the conditions that the Assil Eye Institute treats as well as the procedures we perform to get our patients back in tip-top shape. We’re very excited to be able to provide this […]
The Passing of our Founding Father, Dr. Robert Sinskey
Dr. Robert Sinskey, the Founding Father of both our Eye Institute and our Surgery Centers passed away Sunday June 21st. We at Assil Eye Institute and 90210 SMC want to celebrate the life well lived by this brilliant man.
Tecnis Symfony Plus, Advanced IOL with violet light blocker.
We wanted to share with you an article from the April 2020 edition of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. Dr. Kerry Assil contributes an article about technologies “In the Pipeline.” In this article, he talks about the Tecnis Symfony Plus, an IOL with novel advances, including a violet light blocker. In the pipeline, discover more […]
Are Contact Lens Wearers at Risk During COVID-19?
We’ve been receiving calls from patients asking whether it’s safer to avoid contact lens use and convert to wearing glasses during the coronavirus pandemic. Since we are continually being reminded by public health officials to avoid touching our face, this has created some confusion among contact lens wearers about the safety of continually inserting and […]
PanOptix, a new trifocal implantable lens for cataract. A game-changer?
Assil Eye Institute is pleased to offer cataract patients the Alcon AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL), the first trifocal lens for cataract patients that received FDA approval in September 2019. The PanOptix® lens has been suggested as a “Next Generation Trifocal lens” because it was designed to provide clear vision at near, intermediate […]
AEI Supports Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics
We at the Assil Eye Institute (AEI), feel fortunate to be able to be of service to our world community. The opportunity to assist with the gift of sight is sacred to us and we are grateful to those who share our commitment to service. Though not possible to appropriately acknowledge all who do so […]
How much does LASIK eye surgery really cost?
We know that cost is a big factor when considering LASIK eye surgery. Being the most experienced eye institute in Los Angeles, many people look to Assil Eye Institute for a reliable range of cost.
