The Gender Health Gap: Do Women Have Worse Vision?
Are women more likely to be blind? Why are women more likely than men to have vision loss? Is there really a gender gap in health care? Read more
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77% of People Say Sight is Their Most Important Sense
Most people consider sight their most important sense. Our ophthalmologists have tips to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear for your whole life. Read more
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Could a Video Game Diagnose Glaucoma?
Could a video game diagnose glaucoma? Can glaucoma be treated by your TV? Technology is revolutionizing glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. Read more
Newsweek Names Dr. Assil-Founded Surgery Center the Best in the U.S. for 2023
The Cedars Sinai 90210 Surgery Medical Center, founded by Dr. Kerry Assil, was just selected as the best Ambulatory Surgical Center in the US. Read more
How Long Can Cataract Surgery be Postponed?
No one likes surgery, but cataracts aren't good either. So, how long can cataract surgery be postponed without causing worse problems? Read more
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. Read more
Why do African American Patients Need Early Glaucoma Screening? [New Study]
New research suggests African American patients are six times more likely to suffer severe vision loss from glaucoma. Learn about early screening! Read more
Smoking Can Damage Eyesight – Vaping Isn’t Any Safer
How does smoking affect eyesight? Smoking can make many eye problems worse and even impact the eye health of people around you. Read more
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How Does Marijuana Help Glaucoma? And Should You Try It?
There are plenty of jokes about “smoking grandma’s glaucoma medicine.” But is weed actually helpful for glaucoma treatment? Read more
How Does Sleep Affect Glaucoma Patients?
One frequently asked question from my glaucoma patients is how sleep affects glaucoma. Here is the most recent research on sleep and glaucoma. Read more
What’s the Worst Food for your Eyes? Beware of These Five!
Does what we eat affect our eye health? Yes actually! These five types of food may be negatively impacting your eye health! Read more
Could a Contact Lens Slow Myopia Progression?
Eyesight gets worse as we age. But what if there was a way to slow the development of myopia (nearsightedness) in children? Read more
