Computer Use & Eye Damage

Will extensive computer use harm your eyes?  As LASIK specialists, this is a question we are frequently asked at Inland Eye Institute in Colton, California. The short answer is no.  Using a computer will not permanently harm your eyes.  However, the over use of computers can cause eye problems. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the name […]

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Will Wearing Glasses Make Your Vision Worse?

If you need corrective lenses…but you don’t wear them…what are your reasons? You hate the way you look in glasses. You can’t seem to get the hang of wearing contact lenses. You simply forget to wear them or misplace/lose them often. You think that by wearing glasses your vision will actually become worse. If you […]

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Honesty About LASIK Surgery Important to Inland Eye Institute

You may have heard claims from LASIK centers that you can “throw away your eyeglasses” after LASIK or that perhaps going with the lowest cost provider is the best idea and makes no difference on the quality or results. At Inland Eye Institute in Colton, California, we believe in complete transparency with our clients.  We […]

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Caffeine’s Effect on Vision

Do you need a little extra jolt of caffeine to get going in the mornings or afternoons? Whether you enjoy a cup of joe, tea or soda, the amount of caffeine you consume on a daily basis may be adversely affecting your vision. With March being Caffeine Awareness Month, it is the perfect time to […]

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LASIK, Glaucoma & High Blood Pressure

If you have been considering having LASIK vision correction in Rancho Cucamonga, your eye health is one aspect that will be examined to ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure. For example, people who have glaucoma in Rancho Cucamonga may be advised against LASIK. Glaucoma patients have increased eye pressure and the LASIK procedure […]

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Shaded Lens Technology Heading Toward “On Demand”

If you wear prescription glasses, you may have tried transitional lenses. These specialty lenses change the tint of the lens in response to the intensity of light. However, there are limitations with these lenses: The transition time from clear to shaded (or vice versa) can take too long The shaded adaptation may not be effective […]

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What Causes Nearsightedness?

If an eye doctor has diagnosed you with myopia, or nearsightedness in Rancho Cucamonga, this means you have a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry. Nearsighted people can usually see close objects clearly but they may need to wear corrective lenses to see well at a distance. Nearsightedness can occur for one […]

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Ski Season Is Here: Are Your Eyes Ready?

Whether you hit the slopes every weekend or just make it to the mountains once a year, having the right ski or snowboard equipment can be the difference between an epic run and constantly stopping to adjust your gear. We’re not just talking boots and bindings…we’re talking eyewear. If you have to wear glasses or […]

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Enjoy Library Lovers’ Month with Clear Vision

February is Library Lovers’ Month…a great time to celebrate how libraries of all types benefit our communities. It’s also a great time to pick up a book and rekindle your love of reading. However, if you are farsighted and have trouble focusing on printed items close-up, you may become discouraged by the need to constantly […]

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Is LASIK Safe?

More than 14 million Americans have had LASIK vision correction since the mid-1990s. While LASIK is usually considered a safe medical procedure, it is important to remember that it is still surgery…and the decision to have LASIK should not be taken lightly. You can increase your chances for an excellent visual outcome (20/20 vision or […]

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