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How to Choose an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles

Leave a Comment / Eye Care, Eye Health / The AGEI Educational Team

Learn how to choose the right ophthalmologist in Los Angeles — from board certification and LASIK technology to insurance coverage and diagnostic tools.

Eye Care, Eye Health

Menopause and Your Eyes: The Surprising Connection You Didn’t See Coming

Leave a Comment / Eye Care, Eye Health / Dr. Kerry Assil

Think menopause only affects your hormones? Think again. Learn how aging and estrogen shifts can change how you see the world.

Eye Health

How Autoimmune Diseases Affect Your Eyes: What You Need to Know

Eye Health / The AGEI Educational Team

Could your autoimmune disease be harming your eyes? Learn how chronic inflammation from autoimmune disorders can affect your vision, and why early care is crucial to prevent serious, lasting damage.

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Eye Health, IOLs (intraocular lens)

The History of IOLs: You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!

Eye Health, IOLs (intraocular lens) / The AGEI Educational Team

Explore the history of IOLs, from early cataract surgery to today’s advanced lens technology, offering LASIK-level vision…

High-Quality Ophthalmology Care at Assil Gaur Eye Institute.

Eye Health

Can Pupil Size Reveal Intelligence? Maybe Size Really Does Matter!

Eye Health / The AGEI Educational Team

Discover how pupil size might reveal surprising insights about intelligence, from reasoning skills to memory, backed by recent research.

Eye care and vision health at Assil Gaur Eye Institute.

Vision Correction, Eye Health

What Are the Causes of Double Vision and How Can They Be Addressed?

Vision Correction, Eye Health / The AGEI Educational Team

Seeing double? 👁️ Learn what causes diplopia, how it affects your vision, and when it might signal a more serious issue.

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Glaucoma, Eye Health

What are Some Common Medications that can Cause or Worsen Glaucoma?

Glaucoma, Eye Health / The AGEI Educational Team

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, and certain medications can increase the risk—learn about drug-induced glaucoma and its impact on vision.

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Eye Health, Dry Eye

Can Vitamin D Help Relieve Dry Eye Disease? A New Study Says Yes!

Eye Health, Dry Eye / The AGEI Educational Team

Discover how Vitamin D may relieve dry eye disease symptoms, improving tear production and reducing discomfort in recent study participants.

A young man experiencing eye strain at the Assil Gaur Eye Institute, a top destination for comprehensive eye care and vision correction.

Eye Health, Dry Eye

Sleep and Dry Eye Disease – What’s the Link?

Eye Health, Dry Eye / The AGEI Educational Team

Could dry eye disease be affecting your sleep? Learn how this disease impacts your eyes and your overall well-being.

Eye Health, Diabetic Eye Conditions

Rare Risk of Blindness Linked to Popular Weight Loss Drugs: Ozempic and Wegovy

Eye Health, Diabetic Eye Conditions / The AGEI Educational Team

Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a rare risk of blindness. What are the findings linked to these medications and diabetic retinopathy?

Patients talk about AGEI’s quality of care

16083 TOTAL 1ST PARTY REVIEWS / 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

Youssef K.

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Yes, please schedule the times better so we don't spend 40 minutes from our given appointment.

Richard M.

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Nothing more to say. Everyone I’ve had contact with has been amazing. I’m still having some issues but I have an appointment on Thursday to see if it can be rectified.

Robert R.

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Surgery experience was outstanding - all staff very professional and helpful!

Robert K.

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The Assil clinic offers great service from the staff greeting you, to the technicians providing your exam, the eye doctors and even the financial team. You know you are in great hands from the very beginning.

Shabnam B.

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Nice and easy office to deal with. Great doctors. Clean efficient office, professional staff.

Seid S.

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All the doctors and staff are great!!!

Philip A.

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Dr. May and staff are always very friendly and efficient.

Mauro L.

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From Dr. Asill, to Dr. Gaur, to Dr. Harris, to stuff, they’re all amazing. They went above and beyond. I highly respect the institute and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see better.

Ira M.

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The staff is courteous & well trained

Joel A.

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Excellent cataract care from Dr Assil and his entire staff. He is truly an amazing eye surgeon. He selected the perfect iol’s for my situation and he addressed my preop concerns well. My results are perfect! Importantly, his staff were all superb, very friendly , professional and helpful. From reception staff, to optical techs to the surgery staff- all excellent. So great to have such a wonderful eye surgeon close by in BH.

Joel A.

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I found the entire experience excellent. The front desk staff were friendly, professional and efficient. The optical techs were also friendly and knowledgeable. Scheduling and payment was easy and communication was never an issue. Importantly, dr Assil handled my preop questions and concerns directly and effectively. All much appreciated.

Tracy C.

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The wait time to see the dr. Is a bit long.

Massoud A.

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Dr May is the best your office has. He once saved me because I almost had eye retina detachment I owe him my respect and life

Yolanda E.

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It took me a long time to decide to move forward with this procedure. After doing extensive research and noticing that my eyesight was being affected, I finally decided to go ahead with it. I was referred to Dr. Adeleh, and I am so grateful that she was my doctor. Her attention to detail is exceptional, and her staff is incredibly friendly, supportive, and professional. From start to finish, the entire experience was reassuring, refreshing, and truly wonderful. I cannot recommend Dr. Adeleh highly enough, especially for anyone who may be feeling undecided or nervous about undergoing this procedure. She made me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. I am extremely happy with my results and very thankful for the care I received.

Frank C.

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Thank you for the excellent care.

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LASIK

How to Choose a LASIK Surgeon in Los Angeles

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Refractive Lens Exchange IOLs (intraocular lens)

Assil Gaur Eye Institute Among First in USA to Implant TECNIS PureSee IOL to Patients

The PureSee Lens brings LASIK-Like Vision to Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange Patients in Los Angeles What Is the TECNIS PureSee IOL? The TECNIS PureSee is a breakthrough intraocular lens...
Dry Eye

Dry Eye Disease Isn’t Just an Itch — It Is Also a Hazard for Your Vision

Most of us associate tears with intense emotion — an ocean of tears that follows deep sadness, or tears of joy that foreshadow brighter times. In reality, tears are a...
Glaucoma

A New Era in Glaucoma Prevention: Genetic Testing at Assil Gaur Eye Institute

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can progress slowly and without symptoms until significant vision loss has already occurred. At Assil Gaur Eye Institute, our...