Our articles about how to protect and care for your vision
Our articles about General Eye Care, their symptoms, and treatments. Written by the medical experts at Assil Gaur Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA
Can Green Smoothies Support Eye Health?
You’ve probably come across magazine articles touting the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. At first, everyone was into juicing, then along came smoothies. But when we look at the sugar content, carbohydrate load and calories of some drinks being sold, it leaves many of us wondering which foods are seriously beneficial to your health […]
Shingles in the Eye on the Rise, What You Need to Know
You can call it by its medical name, herpes zoster opthalmicus. Or you can simply call it shingles in the eye. Either way, it can reduce your eyesight to a state of legal blindness. The chickenpox and shingles connection Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus. In the 1990s, an average of 4 million […]
An Optometrist’s Role in Referring for LASIK and Specialty Eye Treatments
Did you know your optometrist can refer you to AGEI 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 […]
Sports Glasses Shown to Boost Performance
When it comes to most outdoor sports, vision is key to performance. Even if you have 20/20 vision (or maybe even better than 20/20 if you are one of our LASIK patients) and don’t need prescription glasses, wearing appropriate sports sunglasses can reduce glare, enhance contrast and ease going from bright to dark scenarios, all […]
Is That a Stye or a Chalazion? What the Heck is a Chalazion?
What’s this bump in my eyelid? A simple question, but the answer can be confusing. The shortest and simplest response is: If it doesn’t hurt anymore, it’s a chalazion. If it’s still painful, it’s a stye.
Might a Hydrogel Make Dry Eye a Thing of the Past?
Millions of Americans need to weep more. No, they’re not emotionally stunted. Their eyes just don’t retain enough moisture to keep them properly lubricated. The result? A widely prevalent condition known as dry eye syndrome.
