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 […]
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An 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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Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a common vision problem, affecting about one-fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects well, but have difficulty focusing on objects that are up close. What Causes Farsightedness? The eyeball of a farsighted person is shorter than normal. This causes light rays entering the eye to focus behind the […]
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Not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery. There are several reasons why LASIK may not be a good choice of vision correction for some patients. Below is some information about who should not get LASIK: Those who are younger than 18 years old. LASIK results are permanent. However, a person’s eye can […]
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Do you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism? Do you find glasses or contacts cumbersome or uncomfortable and wish you could minimize their use or eliminate them? If you answered YES to either of these questions, you may be a suitable candidate for LASIK or other vision correction surgery in Rancho Cucamonga. To find out […]
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