Oculoplastic surgery, a specialized area of ophthalmology focused on the health of the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts and other structures around the eye and is used to treat conditions ranging from drooping eyelids and removal of cancerous and non-cancerous lesions from around the eye. While oculoplastic surgery is often medically necessary, many people choose to […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Cataracts?
SoCal Eye. Cataract Surgery Long Beach If you have been diagnosed with Cataracts, Cataract Surgery can restore your eyesight and your quality of life. SoCal Eye doctors have been performing Cataract Surgery in Long Beach for over 50 years and treat hundreds of cataract patients every year. Our leadership in cataract treatment is based on […]
Read MoreRecovery from Cataract Surgery – Here’s What to Expect
SoCal Eye Cataract Surgeons in Long Beach treat hundreds of cataract patients every year. Our leadership in cataract treatment is based on our ability to deliver the highest levels of care and an unparalleled patient experience. Cataract Surgery is one of the most common and the safest surgical procedures performed in the United States today. [...] Read More
Does Everyone Get Cataracts Eventually?
Statistically more than 90 percent of people in the United States over the age of 65 will develop cataracts. The condition is most closely related to aging and can be easily corrected with Cataract Surgery which is now one of the most common surgical procedures performed every year. The Cataract Eye Doctors at SoCal Eye have […]
Read MoreWhat to know about Light Adjustable Lenses
Cataracts & Cataract Treatment Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States each year with over 24 million people over the age of 40 affected by the condition. Cataracts are most commonly treated with surgery and over 3.5 million cataract surgeries are performed every year making it the most common surgical […]
Read MoreWhat is a Light Adjustable Lens?
SoCal Eye is one of the first Ophthalmology practices in Long Beach to introduce the new Light Adjustable Lens from RxSight™. This is a revolutionary new IOL technology that allows the patient the ability to change and perfect their prescription after the cataract surgery has been completed. What Is A Light Adjustable Lens? The Light [...] Read More
18 Facts about Macular Degeneration.
February is Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. It is estimated that over 16 million Americans suffer from AMD and it is considered to be the leading cause of blindness in the developed word. AMD can, however, be easily detected and there are ways to reduce or slow its onset. Early detection and treatment are [...] Read More
SoCal Eye’s Drs Hartman & Clay – 2022 Physicians of Excellence
January 5th 2022. Today the Orange County Medical Association in conjunction with Orange Coast Magazine announce their 2022 Physicians of Excellence. This year’s Physicians of Excellence were judged by the OCMA to be the most accomplished and caring. SoCal Eye is proud to announce that two of our leading Eye Physicians join this prestigious list. […]
Read More25 Questions I Should Ask My LASIK Surgeon?
LASIK is an elective surgery with potentially life-changing results. SoCal Eye LASIK Surgeons in Long Beach have performed thousands of LASIK procedures and encourage every patient to ask questions during their LASIK Consultation. It is important to understand who will be performing your LASIK surgery, what is involved in the LASIK procedure and what to [...] Read More
Average Age for Cataract Surgery
The development of cataracts is linked with aging and is the leading cause of visual impairment. According to the National Institute of Health cataracts affect more than 24 million Americans and with the aging of the US population, this number is projected to increase to 38.7 million by 2030. The rate of cataract surgery […]
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