By the time you reach 80, your chances of having a cataract or cataract surgery is 50%. While there’s no surefire way to prevent a cataract from developing, at least not yet, you can take steps that may help reduce your chances. As one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States, […]
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Let’s start with the scary stuff: Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, and around the world. More than 3 million Americans are afflicted by glaucoma, and this number is expected to rise 58% by 2030, thanks to an aging population. But there’s good news in all of this: Early detection […]
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Most people expect certain health challenges in the winter, like colds and flu. What they may not anticipate, however, is the pain and burning of dry eyes. In reality, winter is the most common season for people to experience uncomfortable stinging, itchiness, and blurry vision thanks to the lower humidity outside from the cold and […]
Read MorePacific Eye Surgeons has offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Orcutt, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria.
