What is oculoplastics? Oculoplastics refers to eye plastic surgery. An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has undergone additional training in plastic surgery. They specialize in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures involving the orbit, which is the bony cavity around your eyes, as well as the eyelids, eyebrows, forehead, cheeks, and tear system. What conditions are […]
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What is the cornea? Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye that plays a critical role in how you see. As the first point of entry for light, your cornea receives and funnels the light through your lens in a process known as refraction. This dome-shaped outer layer also helps filter out the […]
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How do I know if I need retina services? Most retinal problems don’t cause symptoms until the disease progresses enough for there to be significant damage. But when you have regular comprehensive eye exams, your doctor at Pacific Eye can detect the earliest signs of disease and begin treatment to prevent the condition from worsening. […]
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Why do I need a comprehensive eye exam? Of your five senses, your sight is arguably the most important, which makes caring for your vision very important. The best way to do that is through regular comprehensive eye exams with the eye specialists at Pacific Eye in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. While […]
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How LASIK Can Benefit Your Life What is LASIK? LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses, was first introduced in the nineties. Since then, it has helped millions of people around the world correct a host of vision problems, including: In order for you to see clearly, your eyes take in and refract light so that […]
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Don’t Live With Cloudy Vision Types of Cataracts Symptoms of Cataracts Causes for Cataracts Cloudy or blurry vision Trouble seeing at night Light and glare sensitivity Seeing “halos” around lights Fading or yellowing of colors Double Vision Am I a candidate for Cataract Surgery? Take the Cataract Self-Test Cataract self-test Single Distance […]
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What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma isn’t one condition, but a group of disorders that cause damage to your optic nerve because of intraocular pressure in the front part of your eye. Your eyes are constantly working with fluids that protect and nourish your eyes. When the drainage of this fluid is compromised or you produce too […]
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What are Dry Eyes? Dry eyes, as the name implies, is a condition in which your eyes lack necessary lubrication, which leads to: These symptoms can lead to vision problems, including blurry vision and issues with night vision. What causes dry eyes? Your tears are made up of three ingredients that provide the necessary lubrication […]
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.
