Eye Health
Our articles about General Eye Health. Written by the medical experts at Assil Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA

Why Do I Have Watery Eyes?
We all have watery eyes sometimes. Learn about common causes of watery eyes and when to see a doctor.

How to Ensure Good Vision in your 60s and beyond
What common eye health problems affect people aged 60 and older? Learn about conditions, best practices, and treatments from Assil Eye Institute.

How to Ensure Good Vision in your 20 to 30’s
What common eye problems affect people in their 20’s & 30’s? AEI covers common issues and preventative steps to maintain healthy vision.

Aging Eyes Warning Signs That Shouldn’t Be Ignored!
One in three Americans over the age of 65 has some type of vision-limiting disease. Learn about our excellent treatment options.

Are Eyelash Extensions Safe? What You Need to Know
Eyelash extensions are very popular. They are glam and can make a woman’s eyes look gloriously enticing. But are they safe? Our experts weigh in.

Are Contact Lens Wearers at Risk During COVID-19?
We’ve received calls asking if it’s safer to avoid contact lens use and convert to wearing glasses during the coronavirus pandemic. Our experts weigh in.

Eyes provide insight into brain health (like Alzheimer’s)
Can a simple, regular eye exam reveal potential health problems? Learn about how much our eyes can tell us about our brain health here.

How to Ensure Good Vision in your 40’s and 50’s
Eye health problems facing persons in their 40s and 50s fall into two broad categories. Learn about issues, best practices & treatments here.

Six Things that can make your dry eyes even worse
Are your dry eyes bothering you, and not getting better? Read about 6 behaviors that worsen dry eye symptoms here & solutions to treat them.

How to Avoid Foggy Glasses When Wearing a Face Mask
A new challenge in the Covid-19 era: keeping our eyeglasses from fogging up while we’re wearing face masks. Learn how to avoid foggy glasses.

To Mask or not to Mask? The Science Behind Face Coverings
Mask wearing guidance to prevent COVID-19 has been inconsistent, do they help stop the spread or not? Learn more about the science behind face coverings.

When to See an Ophthalmologist ASAP in the Age of Covid-19
With the advent of Covid-19, social distancing, stay in place orders and everything else going on in our lives right now, it is a crazy time. With the obvious general reluctance to go out in public during the coronavirus pandemic, we are asked a lot these days from patients “what eye symptoms can be safely […]