LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center

More than 17 million people worldwide have had LASIK surgery making it one of the most popular elective surgeries. But, how do you know if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery? At the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego, our team starts by conducting a thorough examination including a comprehensive medical history. (Click here to see a video of the LASIK procedure.)

In addition, a good LASIK candidate will:
• Be 21 years old or older
• Have a stable vision prescription
• Be willing to stop wearing soft or hard contact lenses for the recommended period of time in order for their eyes to stabilize before surgery
• Not have any eye or systemic abnormalities that may affect healing

So if you are from Carmel Mountain Ranch, Black Mountain Summit Run or anywhere in the San Diego area and would like to find out more about LASIK surgery or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact us today.

Cataracts are very common, in fact by age 80 more than half all Americans have had or have a cataract according to the National Eye Institute. At ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, renown refractive surgeon Dr. Sandy T. Feldman specializes in treating cataract patients in Del Mar, Mission Valley and all over San Diego.

Dr. Feldman removes a cataract by making a very small incision in the eye and using an ultrasonic probe to dissolve and break up the cloudy natural lens. The pieces are carefully removed, leaving the membrane of the lens intact so the new intraocular lens can be placed in the eye.

The intraocular lens is a synthetic lens designed to mimic the natural function of the lens of the eye. A traditional intraocular lens gives patient good single vision, also known as monofocal vision. With a traditional intraocular lens, the patient has good distance vision, but may need glasses for reading or near vision. An advanced intraocular lens is designed to give patients good distance and near vision, allowing for less dependence on glasses. ClearView has several intraocular lenses available, which allows patients to choose the best lens for their lifestyle.

For questions on cataract surgery or intraocular lenses, contact the ClearView team at our offices in San Diego.

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Cataracts are a common vision condition with more than 1.5 million cataract surgeries performed in the US every year. As cataracts develop the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy and vision become obscured and blurry.

While cataracts are common, there are different types of cataracts and they include:

• Nuclear cataracts – A nuclear cataract forms in the center or nucleus of the lens of the eye. They can commonly develop as patients age.

• Cortical cataracts – cortical cataracts develop in the cortex, or outside of the eye’s lens as the cataract gets larger it extends inward. Cortical cataracts are common with diabetic patients.

• Subcapsular cataracts – a subcapsular cataract develops at the back of the lens and is common in patients who take steroid medications, have diabetes, farsightedness or retinitis pigmentosa.

For more information on cataracts and surgery treatment available in Carmel Valley and throughout San Diego, contact us.

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Cataracts are a common visual issue, in fact, some 20.5 million Americans aged 40 and over have cataracts and by age 80 more than half all Americans have had a cataract, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A cataract forms in the natural lens of the eye when the protein component of the eye clusters together forming a cloudy area, affecting the patient’s vision.

Today, there are many surgical and non-surgical options for treating cataracts. When cataracts are small or just developed and they do not seriously impact a patient’s vision, they can be treated with bifocals and prescription glasses.

As cataracts develop further, patients may need to consider cataract surgery where the natural, clouded lens is removed and an intraocular lens is implanted in the eye. Dr. Feldman offers several types of intraocular lenses to treat cataracts. For more information on the different cataract treatment available in San Diego, contact our office.

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At ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, we treat many cataract patients from Del Mar, Mission Valley and all over San Diego. A common question cataract patients ask is what are cataracts and how do they form.

We start by explaining how the eye works. The lens of the eye works much like a camera’s lens works. As light enters the eye, the lens focuses the light onto the retina so you are able to see objects clearly both close by and far away.

As we age, the protein component of the lens may begin to clump together and form what looks like a cloudy area. This cloudy area is called a cataract and as the area expands it becomes harder for you to see clearly.

It is not yet known why the natural lens of the eye changes as we age or why cataracts develop. However, research has found that certain cataract risk factors in recent years. Some factors include:

• Exposure to ultraviolet light, radiation and/or air pollution
• The use of steroid medications
• Diabetes
• Diets high in salt
• Smoking and/or heavy drinking

If you have questions on cataracts or cataract surgery, contact us at ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center or become a fan of ours on Facebook.

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At the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman meets with patients from Solano Beach, Poway and all over San Diego who are looking to get rid of their glasses or contact lenses with laser vision correction. However, while not all patients are candidates for LASIK surgery, other options are available. For example, patients that are moderately to highly nearsighted may be good candidates for Implantable Contact Lenses.

A good Implantable Contact Lens candidate will:

• Suffer from moderate to severe nearsightedness
• Does not qualify for or want to have LASIK or another laser vision correction procedure like PRK [photorefractive keratectomy]
• Has a stable prescription and healthy eyes
• Is between the ages of 21 and 45
• Has not had previous ophthalmic surgery
• Does not have a history of eye disease such as iritis, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.

To learn more about the implantable contact lens procedure, click here to watch an informative video. For additional questions on the Implantable Contact Lens procedure or to schedule a complimentary vision correction consultation, contact us.

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With the growling popularity of implantable contact lenses as a solution for nearsightedness, many patients have questions about the procedure itself.

Many patients have questions about the procedure itself. According to Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, the implantable lens procedure is quick, taking about 15-20 minutes to complete, and is painless. Anesthetic eye drops are used prior to surgery to numb the eye. During the procedure, a tiny incision is made in the eye and the lens carefully placed either behind or in front of the iris of the eye. Most patients do not feel the lens once it is placed.

For many patients, the implantable contact lens allows them to see without the need for glasses or contact lenses, click here to see a video about the procedure. The implantable contact lens procedure is a great option for patients who are highly nearsighted and may not be candidates for LASIK surgery. Some 95% of patients report seeing 20/40 or better with this procedure.

To see if vision correction surgery is right for you? Contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

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An Implantable Contact Lens (ICL), also called a phakic intraocular lens implant, is a vision correction treatment option for patients that are nearsighted. The lens resembles a traditional contact lens, but it is surgically implanted in the eye during a quick, out-patient procedure. The intraocular lens is surgically placed either in front of or behind the iris of the eye, depending on the type of lens being used.

One of the benefits of having the implantable contact lens procedure is the convenience factor. Patients no longer have to worry about contact lens solutions and supplies or misplacing their glasses or prescription sunglasses. And, active patients can enjoy swimming, scuba diving and other sports without worrying about losing a contact lens. To see a video about the procedure, click here.

To find out more about the implantable contact lens procedure or other vision correction options, contact the ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center team for a complimentary consultation.

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