Three Tips for Finding the Right Ophthalmologist

Vision Correction

Some people choose an eye doctor and stick with that doctor for years and years. Many of our patients here at Pacific Eye have been coming to us for decades, and they can achieve excellent long-term eye health with the continuity of care that comes from seeing the same ophthalmologist year after year. But if […]

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Wrinkle Fillers

Cosmetic & Oculoplastics

woman looking in mirror

As we age, collagen production in our skin slows and existing collagen begins to break down, causing the skin to show facial lines and wrinkles. Injectable wrinkle fillers can give facial skin a plumper, smoother appearance and can give you a more youthful look for a fraction of the cost of a traditional facelift. Most […]

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Sports Eye Injury

General Eye Care

Young man having his eyes examined

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, thousands of people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries each year. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. One in three eye injuries involves children. These alarming numbers have been rising over the last decade. The staff at Pacific Eye Surgeons want to remind athletes and casual […]

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Who’s at Risk for Glaucoma?

Glaucoma

Older man having his eyes examined

Glaucoma is a degenerative eye condition that damages the optic nerve at the back of your eye. An estimated 3 million Americans have glaucoma — and it’s the second-leading cause of blindness across the world. Glaucoma starts slowly, without any pain or other noticeable symptoms. About 50% of people with glaucoma don’t know they have […]

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Can Your Diet Impact Your Eye Health?

General Eye Care

Patient and medical professional

Just like the rest of your body, your eyes change throughout your life. Getting older means an increasing risk of many common eye problems, like cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, to name a few.  These conditions can compromise your vision, but the reality is that there’s a lot you can do to protect your eyes and […]

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3 Things You Didn't Know About Astigmatism

General Eye Care

Young woman having an eye examination

Your cornea is the clear surface of your eye. It directs light from outside your eye to the lens, and both your cornea and lens work together to focus images onto your retina at the back of your eye. When your eye is perfectly round, the images — and your vision — are crystal clear. […]

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Am I a Candidate for Contact Lenses?

Vision Correction

Contact Lenses

Did you know that only about 1 in 4 Americans has perfect vision? That means about 75% of people need corrective lenses like eyeglasses or contacts. Glasses have been around for centuries, and they’re a common, effective solution for people of all ages. But if you’re tired of glasses that fog up, slip down your […]

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