Acne occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells causing inflammation. Acne typically appears on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. This common condition can be unsightly and uncomfortable and can negatively affect a person’s self-esteem. Acne scars can be just as varied as acne itself – from more pronounced […]
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Pacific Eye Surgeons strives to provide a relaxing atmosphere for our patients. From your consultation to the day of surgery, we want to help our patients feel confident in their LASIK procedure as we provide all the necessary answers to your questions to give you peace of mind. Having some anxiety about LASIK is not […]
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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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When considering the surgeon you will entrust your vision to with LASIK surgery, it is important to select a board-certified surgeon along with other discernible criteria to reduce your risk. You can find more details on how to select your LASIK surgeon here at WEBSITE. Although LASIK eye surgery has a 99% success rate, with […]
Read MoreLips are an important part of facial beauty. Like our eyes and nose, they are a defining and prominent feature of the face. Lip augmentation using cosmetic lip fillers is a procedure that can improve your smile and freshen your face with youthful looking, plumper, softer and smoother-looking lips. This aesthetic treatment is quick, safe […]
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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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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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It’s no secret that your body changes as you go through life. Maybe your skin shows more lines and wrinkles, or your joints feel a little stiffer. The aging process is natural, but it’s important to learn how your health care needs change too. Getting older means your risk of certain health issues may go […]
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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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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. […]
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.
