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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Chemical Peel for Acne

Cosmetic & Oculoplastics

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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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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Lip Fillers

Cosmetic & Oculoplastics

Lips 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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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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