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More than 4 million Americans have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss, often due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). For years, the most popular first-line therapy has been prescription eye drops. While the treatment can help reduce eye pressure, sticking...
If you’re 40 or older and have severe farsightedness or presbyopia (an age-related loss of near focus), you’ve probably wondered about alternatives to eyeglasses or contact lenses. While there’s nothing wrong with these devices, cleaning and caring for them can be inconvenient, not to mention they can be easily broken...
About 17.2% of Americans 40 and older have cataracts, a common age-related clouding of the eye’s natural lens. One of the most effective cataract treatments is intraocular multifocal lenses, also known as IOLs. At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, where Anand Bhatt, MD, and our team provide highly specialized cataract...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and increase the risk of vision loss. Several types exist, but at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, where Anand Bhatt, MD, and our team provide highly specialized glaucoma care, we most commonly treat narrow angle and acute angle...
One of the most common byproducts of cataract surgery is posterior capsular opacification (also referred to as a secondary cataract). This causes cloudy or fuzzy vision and sensitivity to light, affecting your sight and ability to drive and do other daily activities. At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, Anand Bhatt,...
Nearly 86% of people with dry eye also experience blepharitis. Without treatment, these conditions can cause significant irritation and make daily activities, like driving and using a computer, challenging. At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, Dr. Brandon Chuang specializes in TearCare® blepharitis treatment. Read on to discover more about these...
If you have glaucoma that isn’t controlled with traditional treatments like medication or laser therapy, or if you wish to reduce dependance, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery may be a helpful treatment at the time of your cataract surgery. At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, our expert cataract and glaucoma surgeon...
Up to 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year to improve their vision. Despite the success of the procedure, many patients end up wearing contact lenses or glasses afterward to help sharpen their vision. Light adjustable lenses (LAL) provide the first and only customizable alternative to traditional intraocular lenses,...
Doctors perform nearly 4 million cataract surgeries each year in the United States, making it the most common type of surgical procedure in the nation. Worldwide, about 20 million procedures are performed. As a result, cataract surgery techniques and technology have continued to improve over the years, offering a safe,...