Contacts lenses may cause bacteria to grow in the eye, according to a recent study. The lenses can change the community of bacteria living in your eyes. Results of the study, conducted by NYU Langone, point to contact lenses as causing an increase in bacteria and certain types of infections. “Our research clearly shows that […]
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Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) occurs when your cornea — the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye — thins and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape. Keratoconus is a progressive disease. According to the staff at Inland Eye Institute in Rancho Cucamonga, it can occur in one or both eyes and often begins during a person’s […]
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If you’re afraid of pain during LASIK surgery, you’re not alone. Here at Inland Eye Institute in Rancho Cucamonga, many of our clients express this concern pre-surgery. Patients often worry that since they are awake during the procedure, it will be uncomfortable. However, you don’t have anything to worry about. Even though you are conscious during […]
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Nearsightedness is a condition where objects in the distance appear out of focus. It is a common reason for blurred vision, says the staff at Inland Eye Institute in Rancho Cucamonga. Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is not a disease. Nearsighted people might squint when trying to see objects at a distance. Teachers commonly notice children […]
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You get what you pay for, or so the expression goes. When it comes to vision care, that old expression couldn’t be truer. At Inland Eye Institute in Rancho Cucamonga, California, we often hear of other so-called “LASIK providers” who advertise rock-bottom prices for corrective vision surgery. Even wonder how they do it so cheap? […]
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Many clients of Inland Eye Institute in Colton, CA inquire about financing LASIK procedures or covering the procedures with vision insurance. Financing companies exist that specialize in elective procedures and offer plans with fixed rates and long-term payments. Our staff can help you with questions about financing your LASIK procedure. Of course, all major credit […]
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A study shows that nearsightedness (myopia) is more common in the United States than it was more than 30 years ago, a National Eye Institute study states. Dr. Christopher L. Blanton, M.D., a LASIK corrective surgery specialist in Colton, California, has reported an uptick in patiences with nearsightedness over the years. Researchers compared National Health […]
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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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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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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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