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When you look at the number of people with vision problems on a global scale, you’ll see that myopia (otherwise known as nearsightedness or short sightedness) is one of the most common refractive errors. LASIK clinics have seen this trend increase over the years and recent studies have predicted that the percentage of people affected with myopia will nearly double over the next thirty years. According to eye specialists, myopia happens when your cornea is too curved or your eyeball...

Many people will immediately assume that the price for LASIK surgery in Los Angeles is out of their budget. The reason for this is that it is such a highly regarded vision correction procedure that can target various levels of astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Since it has such a high patient satisfaction rate, people tend to believe that they will not be able to afford it. However, there are actually quite a few financial options available to pay for laser eye...

When visiting a LASIK clinic in Los Angeles as a potential LASIK patient, you will receive an in-depth eye exam and health evaluation. Eye care professionals such as those of Excel Laser Vision Institute will look for any signs that may disqualify you for the procedure in terms of your eye condition, health history, and current health status. You may be disqualified from LASIK and pointed to an alternative laser eye surgery, or you may be told to wait until your health conditions align with...

When glasses or contacts become too troublesome and inconvenient, many people turn to laser eye surgery. LASIK experts in Los Angeles like Doctor Moosa say that LASIK is known for treating varying levels of farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. The reason that this procedure has become so popular is that it is a long-term solution that actually corrects corneal aberrations, rather than just compensating for them. LASIK patients can achieve up to 20/20 vision or, in some cases,...

For many people, wearing glasses is an inconvenience, but they require some form of vision correction to be able to go about their daily lives. This is when many people will switch to contact lenses. However, according to LASIK experts in Orange County like Doctor Moosa, the safety risks that come with regular contact use are actually greater than undergoing laser eye surgery to correct vision long-term.  The reason that LASIK is recommended over contact lenses is that, once...

While LASIK and cataract surgery are probably two of the most popular corrective eye surgeries in Los Angeles, many people forget how to distinguish the two procedures from one another. The fact is that each of these works to solve a problem in the eye and can result in better visual acuity for the patient; however, they require different methods and cater to different eye conditions.  What conditions does each corrective eye surgery treat?  LASIK eye surgery is known...

It is fairly common for people who are interested in laser eye surgery to come across some misinformation in their research. Until visiting a LASIK clinic and speaking to an eye care professional such as those of Excel Laser Vision Institute, these contradictory claims can be quite confusing. Some people may even put off getting the LASIK procedure because of these misrepresentations. So, in order to make a truly informed decision about laser eye surgery, it is important to have the facts....

According to the eye doctors from Excel Laser Vision Institute, a LASIK clinic in Los Angeles, tears are a very important part of our eye’s cleansing process. This moisture can help remove irritants before they get to the delicate surface of the eye. Tears also contain substances that are crucial for eye tissue health. When recovering from refractive surgery, your eyes require tears to heal. However, people that are prone to dry eye can have a more difficult time getting these procedures or...

It’s the spookiest time of the year! With Halloween coming up on October 31st, people are starting to make plans for their costumes. Some of the fun, quirky costume elements that people like to integrate into their costumes are colored contacts. These can take a costume to the next level. However, many people are concerned about whether or not these novelty contacts are safe. Doctor Moosa, one of the LASIK experts in Los Angeles is here to answer some common questions about novelty contacts...

According to Doctor Moosa, one of the LASIK experts in Los Angeles, there are many choices when it comes to refractive surgery; however, the two most common procedures are LASIK and PRK. The choice between these two laser eye surgeries comes down to a patient’s eye health and lifestyle. In both PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), the shape of the cornea is altered in order to refocus light properly. This helps solve blurring and distortion...

Many people don’t realize that LASIK clinics in Orange County like Excel Laser Vision Institute can offer more than the standard LASIK procedure to qualified patients. In fact, there are quite a few alternatives that can produce the same long-term results and may even suit a patient better than traditional LASIK. Below, Dr. Moosa, a Harvard-trained surgeon at the Excel Laser Vision Institute, discusses some of the choices that patients have to improve visual acuity:  Out of these...

Usually, the first thing that happens to people after getting cataract surgery is that they feel relieved. With cataracts gone, their vision is restored and they can see incredibly well. However, this feeling of relief is often followed by a desire to keep their visual acuity at this level. During this time, people are motivated to do what it takes in order to keep their vision strong, including eating well, exercising, eliminating any tobacco, wearing UV protection, and monitoring other...