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With summer in full swing, many people are outside enjoying the long days and warm weather. Spending time outdoors is healthy for you in many ways. However, as eye doctors, we also want you to be aware of the importance of protecting your eyes while you’re out there.

The same ultraviolet (UV) light that causes your skin to sunburn can also cause damage to your eyes. Some of the problems that can be...Read More

As experts in the field of visual health, we’re always watching the latest research to see what new developments are coming. There’s recently been some research that caught our eye. A very exciting new class of treatments is currently in clinical trials, and is likely to become widely available within the next few years. These are eye drops for presbyopia, which is the age-related loss of near vision that affects everyone beginning in their 40s.

Here at North County Laser Eye Associates, we’re committed to improving people’s vision. Although laser vision correction and cataract surgery are the most common procedures we perform, we also offer other forms of treatment that can help to save or improve a person’s vision. In fact, sometimes a vision problem doesn’t originate in the eye itself, but in the tissues around the eye.

As...Read More

Dry eye is a common condition, and it can be uncomfortable for many sufferers. What causes dry eye? How can this problem be treated?

Though tears are made up primarily of liquid (a solution of salts dissolved in water), there is also a lipid (fat) component that helps to prevent tears from evaporating too quickly, and a mucus component that helps to spread tears out over the surface of the eye. Deficiencies of any of these...Read More

When a patient decides to have LASIK, it’s an investment in the future. If you decide to have LASIK, how long will it last? Should you plan for a “touch up” or a repeat procedure in the future?

The short answer is that LASIK (and other similar types of laser eye surgery) cause permanent changes to the shape of the cornea. In that sense, patients can expect the results to last for the rest of their lives. Once...Read More

As technology continues to improve at a rapid pace, we’ve seen many innovations in the field of laser vision correction. Dr. Chen and the staff at North County Laser Eye Associates are committed to incorporating the best new technology into our practice, so we can offer our patients the best possible results.

One of the most revolutionary has been the development of custom LASIK. By using a detailed scan of the cornea to plan...Read More

Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure in the eye builds up. This causes damage to the delicate structures inside of the eye. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Fortunately, the condition can be treated, which can greatly reduce the likelihood of further visual impairment. In fact, research on glaucoma has led to several new treatments recently coming onto the market. As eye doctors interested in cutting-edge technology,...Read More

Cataracts are very common; in fact, nearly everyone will develop cataracts if they live long enough. However, although cataracts were formerly a leading cause of blindness, technology has made them very treatable. Patients’ sight may be restored to its former acuity or, in some cases, it may even be better after the cataract surgery than it has ever been. This is thanks to new advances in the field of intraocular lenses (IOLs).

Although laser eye procedures (such as LASIK) are designed to change the shape of the cornea, the lens of the eye is also very important in having clear vision. Common changes in the lens with aging can lead to the development of certain types of visual problems, many of which can be treated. How does the lens of the eye focus light?

The lens is located just behind the pupil. It’s made up of clear proteins, and...Read More