Our articles about cataract prevention and treatment options
When Should the Elderly Quit Driving? Eye Health and Driving Ability
People make jokes about senior drivers, but does age actually make you an unsafe driver? Learn about age-related eye conditions and driving safety.
What’s the Worst Food for your Eyes? Beware These 5
Does what we eat affect our eye health? Yes actually! These five types of food may be negatively impacting your eye health!
RxSight: first cataract lens that’s customized after surgery
The RxSight Light Adjustable Lens: the only intraocular lens for cataract patients that can have its prescription power changed after implantation.
Unhappy with LASIK or Cataract Surgery results? We can help
Our surgeons have successfully treated many people who have previously undergone unsuccessful cataract or refractive surgery (with RK, PRK, LASIK, or SMILE).
PanOptix: A new trifocal implantable lens for cataracts
The PanOptix® lens is the “Next Generation Trifocal lens” for cataract patients. Now, clear vision at near, intermediate and far distances. Gamechanger?
What You Need to Know if Cataracts Clouds Your Vision
The medical etymology of “cataract” is derived from the Latin word for a portcullis. That’s the heavy gate that was dropped to prevent an enemy from invading the courtyard of a castle. In this sense, a cataract is like an opaque veil that age drops over the lens of your eye. Untreated cataracts will definitely […]
Eyesight Problems Linked to Dementia: What That Means For You
Can eyesight predict dementia risk? Could cataract surgery prevent Alzheimer’s disease? New studies show a link between eye health and brain function.
Can Drinking Red Wine Help Prevent Cataracts? [new study]
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. New research suggests drinking red wine in moderation could help prevent cataracts and reduce their severity.
Dr. Sodhi Gaur named Top Los Angeles Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist by LA Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine named Dr. Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur named on its 2020 Top Doctors list. Dr. Gaur joined the Assil Eye Institute in 2018 as Director of Glaucoma as well as a LASIK and Cataract surgeon.
Get to know vision expert Dr. Avneet Sodhi Gaur
Dr. Gaur is featured in the recent Haute Living Magazine’s Doctor’s Talk section, and we wanted to share the article with you. My greatest achievement: My greatest achievement in my career and as a woman is being appointed Director of the Glaucoma service at Assil Eye Institute. Being given this opportunity early in my career […]
An Optometrist’s Role in Referring for LASIK and Specialty Eye Treatments
Did you know your optometrist can refer you to AEI for specialty eye treatments? It’s true and it is called “co-managed care”. We work in conjunction with your O.D. for many conditions including: LASIK Glaucoma Cataract Retina Pterygium Cornea Transplant Advanced Dry Eye Treatment (your Optometrist may also offer remedies) Oculoplastics (including Eyelid Lifts) And […]
Dr. Kerry Assil Awarded Best Los Angeles Ophthalmologist, Again!
Los Angeles Magazine recently recognized Dr. Kerry Assil as one of Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019 for his innovative work in LASIK and cataract surgery and his dedication to his patients.
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