LASIK vs. PRK

If you have been told you are not a good candidate for LASIK because your corneas are too thin, you may not have to abandon your dream of 20/20 vision. PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a type of laser surgery in Rancho Cucamonga that can produce similar vision results to LASIK vision correction, and it can be […]

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New Year, New You: Make Up Your Mind Day

Now you have a deadline to stop being indecisive. Dec. 31, 2014 is “Make Up Your Mind Day.” If you are known in your circle of friends for struggling to make any type of decision…from choosing a menu item to choosing a boyfriend, it’s time to stop wavering. “Indecision may or may not be my […]

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Keep Your Eyes Safe in the Kitchen

At Inland Eye Institute, we have helped thousands of people achieve lens-free vision through laser vision correction. And while our LASIK in Colton allows most of our patients to toss out their glasses, we encourage those patients to protect their new-found clear vision by wearing protective safety glasses when performing certain activities. Most people know that […]

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Can LASIK Eliminate the Need for Reading Glasses?

The answer to this question is “yes” and “no.” LASIK vision correction in Colton is typically performed to correct a refractive error that has been present since childhood or acquired later in life: Myopia (nearsightedness), which results in blurry distance vision Hyperopia (farsightedness), which results in blurry up-close vision Astigmatism, which results in blurry vision […]

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Eyeglasses for Eyestrain

If you work long hours at a computer, you are probably no stranger to eye strain in Colton. This is an actual condition called computer vision syndrome (CVS) that can cause blurry vision, eye irritation, headaches neck pain and back pain. Causes of Computer Vision Syndrome CVS is like a repetitive stress injury that can […]

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LASIK: The Jelly Club Alternative

Your loved ones probably don’t want a “one year membership in the jelly-of-the-month club” this holiday… And let’s face it: there are only so many bathrobes, coffee mugs, neckties and kitchen appliances a person needs. If you have a loved one who wears glasses or contacts, give the best gift ever this year: LASIK vision […]

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Happy Thanksgiving from Inland Eye Institute!

All year long the team at Inland Eye Institute is grateful to have a prominent role in the health of our community. This Thanksgiving we want to share some of the specific reasons why we are so thankful: We have the in-house technologies that have helped enhance, protect and preserve eyesight for literally thousands of […]

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Lose the Selfie Glare

Can you snap a selfie anytime, anywhere…without having to re-position your head to lose the “selfie glare?” If you wear glasses to correct your nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you have probably had to re-take your selfies several times to actually see your eyes behind the lenses. Glare from glasses in photos can take the focus […]

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Kachoo! Is it a Cold or the Flu?

You know the feeling. It starts with a slight tickle in your throat, or the feeling that something “isn’t quite right.” Then…boom! You’re sick. But how do you know if you have a common cold or the full-blown flu? The flu typically comes on fast, while a cold can start slowly and gradually become worse. […]

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LASIK & Dry Eye

Dry eye can be a fairly common side effect of LASIK vision correction due to the potential for reduced sensitivity of the corneal nerves, leading to a reduction in tear production. Tears are necessary to lubricate and protect the eyes and if there is not adequate tear production, the eyes can become irritated. Symptoms of […]

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