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 […]
Mindfulness Meditation: A New Tool in Fighting Glaucoma
Lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure with medications or surgery is the primary way to slow the progression of glaucoma. If untreated, prolonged elevated eye pressure causes irreversible optic nerve damage (glaucoma) that can ultimately lead to blindness. But what if we can augment medical therapies with mediation to treatment glaucoma as well as […]
Thou Shall Follow these 10 Commandments for Healthy Eyes!
Eye Commandment #1: Thou shall get an annual eye exam It’s critically important to get a comprehensive eye exam every year and especially after the age of 40. Regular eye exams are key not only for detecting subtle vision changes that can be easily corrected with glasses or contacts, but also for screening and early […]
Half of us will be Nearsighted by 2050. Why?
The percentage of people worldwide who are nearsighted is growing, according to research done by the Brian Holden Vision Institute. They looked at 145 studies involving over 2 million participants worldwide to determine the global prevalence of myopia, more commonly known as short sighted or nearsighted (difficulty seeing distant objects). And what they found was […]
10 ways to take better care of your eyes
We’re constantly being bombarded with magazine articles advising us on how to take care of our health, our skin, our hair and even our feet, but very little attention is paid to our eyes. And that’s a shame, given how much we depend on our vision in our everyday lives. Just think about how much […]
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?
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).
Simple Nutritional Supplement May Grant Dry Eye Relief
Cataract surgery may trigger dry eye syndrome. New research shows that an over the counter nutritional supplement can vastly reduce or illiminate symptoms.
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 […]
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 […]
5 tips to stop toy-related eye injuries
During toy-giving season, making wise selections will keep your kids’ eyes safe. Use these safety guidelines for choosing toys.
Do LASIK lasers affect surgical outcomes? You may be surprised
Is the type of laser used in LASIK surgery the key to the procedure’s success? Not really. Learn the primary key to successful LASIK surgery.
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