While LASIK is now a household term and common form of eye surgery, just a couple of decades ago it was a brand-new procedure that intrigued many people who were inconvenienced daily by their contacts and eyeglasses. Further back, researchers experimented with rudimentary techniques of surgical vision correction that involved freezing the cornea before removing […]
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If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Rancho Cucamonga, Dr. Blanton removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens – IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and […]
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When you think of having a surgical procedure, you typically will associate anesthesia as part of that experience. LASIK is not like most surgical procedures because general anesthesia is not necessary. While some patients may prefer the idea of being “put to sleep” for the duration of their procedure, it is actually very important that […]
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If you are a contact lens wearer who is interested in LASIK eye surgery for vision correction and to reduce your dependency on contacts, it’s important to be aware of the restrictions surrounding wearing contact lenses before your LASIK consultation. Prior to a LASIK consultation and surgery, it is vital that contact lenses not be […]
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LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery used to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, improves vision by reshaping the cornea. Your cornea is the clear front surface of your eye. Many vision imperfections, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, occur because the shape of […]
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You may be tempted by cheap LASIK surgery prices you see advertised. These low cost rates may seem appealing until you realize what you are really being offered. The Top 3 Reason You Should Avoid Cheap LASIK: 1. Technology: Most cheap LASIK eye surgery fees do not include the use of cutting-edge technology. When you […]
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Recent government action has expanded telehealthcoverage for patients nationwide. Simply put, this means that you don’t have towait to schedule face-to-face, non-urgent appointments with our expertophthalmologists. By using chat technology (like Apple FaceTime) on asmartphone or tablet, qualifying patients can schedule a live interactive visitwith one of our providers. Please be aware that these are […]
Read MoreAn Urgent Update on COVID-19 from Inland Eye Institute To watch a video message from Dr. Christopher Blanton, click here. At Inland Eye Institute, we are working diligently with our physicians and staff to prepare for any potential impact of the coronavirus for our patients, teams, and facilities. We’re closely following the latest updates from the CDC […]
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Today, most cataract surgery is done on an outpatient basis, and the entire process usually takes no more than 2 hours from check-in to heading home! The procedure itself usually lasts less than 15 minutes and is virtually painless. Typically, cataract surgery is performed under local anesthesia and the recovery time is minor. Most patients […]
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Corrective eye surgery, also called refractive and laser eye surgery, refers to any surgical procedure used to fix vision problems. Safe and effective, corrective eye surgery is a commonly performed method of vision correction to reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. If you would like to be less dependent on […]
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Inland Eye LASIK
9481 Haven Ave., Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
