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While LASIK and cataract surgery are probably two of the most popular corrective eye surgeries in Los Angeles, many people forget how to distinguish the two procedures from one another. The fact is that each of these works to solve a problem in the eye and can result in better visual acuity for the patient; however, they require different methods and cater to different eye conditions.  What conditions does each corrective eye surgery treat?  LASIK eye surgery is known...

It is fairly common for people who are interested in laser eye surgery to come across some misinformation in their research. Until visiting a LASIK clinic and speaking to an eye care professional such as those of Excel Laser Vision Institute, these contradictory claims can be quite confusing. Some people may even put off getting the LASIK procedure because of these misrepresentations. So, in order to make a truly informed decision about laser eye surgery, it is important to have the facts....

According to the eye doctors from Excel Laser Vision Institute, a LASIK clinic in Los Angeles, tears are a very important part of our eye’s cleansing process. This moisture can help remove irritants before they get to the delicate surface of the eye. Tears also contain substances that are crucial for eye tissue health. When recovering from refractive surgery, your eyes require tears to heal. However, people that are prone to dry eye can have a more difficult time getting these procedures or...

It’s the spookiest time of the year! With Halloween coming up on October 31st, people are starting to make plans for their costumes. Some of the fun, quirky costume elements that people like to integrate into their costumes are colored contacts. These can take a costume to the next level. However, many people are concerned about whether or not these novelty contacts are safe. Doctor Moosa, one of the LASIK experts in Los Angeles is here to answer some common questions about novelty contacts...

According to Doctor Moosa, one of the LASIK experts in Los Angeles, there are many choices when it comes to refractive surgery; however, the two most common procedures are LASIK and PRK. The choice between these two laser eye surgeries comes down to a patient’s eye health and lifestyle. In both PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), the shape of the cornea is altered in order to refocus light properly. This helps solve blurring and distortion...

Many people don’t realize that LASIK clinics in Orange County like Excel Laser Vision Institute can offer more than the standard LASIK procedure to qualified patients. In fact, there are quite a few alternatives that can produce the same long-term results and may even suit a patient better than traditional LASIK. Below, Dr. Moosa, a Harvard-trained surgeon at the Excel Laser Vision Institute, discusses some of the choices that patients have to improve visual acuity:  Out of these...

Usually, the first thing that happens to people after getting cataract surgery is that they feel relieved. With cataracts gone, their vision is restored and they can see incredibly well. However, this feeling of relief is often followed by a desire to keep their visual acuity at this level. During this time, people are motivated to do what it takes in order to keep their vision strong, including eating well, exercising, eliminating any tobacco, wearing UV protection, and monitoring other...

If you’re someone that dreams of not wearing contact lenses anymore, then you’re not alone. Many people find contacts to be extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient while the common alternative, prescription glasses, is unappealing. Since clarity of vision is so important, people tend to settle with their chosen corrective lenses and limit themselves in their daily lives. However, what if you knew that there was a third alternative that is actually more cost efficient? Doctor Moosa, one of...

One of the most impressive things about laser eye surgery is its ability to permanently reshape the eye’s cornea in order to focus light better. Thanks to this technology, LASIK clinics in Los Angeles such as Excel Laser Vision Institutecan offer many patients crystal clear vision without the need for contacts or glasses. Since LASIK was approved by the FDA, laser machines have become even more precise and customizable, allowing vision correction to be more widely available and effective....

LASIK experts in Los Angeles like Excel Laser Vision Institute have watched the transformation of households and communities during a worldwide pandemic and have noted one common denominator—more than ever, people want to make the best of the situation. The new normal consists of wearing masks in public spaces, which has proven a huge inconvenience for people that are reliant on their prescription glasses. Contact lens wearers have also faced struggles in terms of refraining from touching...

According to eye care experts in Los Angeles, cataract surgery is a procedure that involves replacing the eye’s natural cloudy lens with a clear synthetic lens. This can be performed by experienced surgeons on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Many cataract surgery patients can return to their normal routines within a few days. Fortunately, advancement in technology has allowed this procedure’s success rate to skyrocket and the results are long-lasting. Eye care professionals...

Laser eye surgery has become increasingly accessible to people with varying degrees of vision problems, thanks to innovations in eye correction procedures and methods. Patients can visit a LASIK clinic like Excel Laser Vision Institute in order to treat astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness as well as achieve 20/20 vision or better. However, this life-changing procedure would be nothing without the dedicated ophthalmologists that have acquired the skill and experience to perform...