What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is a degenerative eye condition in which the cornea (the thin dome-like tissue covering the eye) morphs into a cone shape. Collagen fibers supposed to support the eye’s structure are weak with keratoconus, causing defects in the cornea’s shape. This affects how the eye perceives light and how the brain may...
View MoreLasik, short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses, is the most effective surgical procedure to correct refractive errors leading to blurry vision. The procedure permanently reshapes the cornea (the transparent layer over the eye) to ensure light reaches the retina at the back of the eye correctly. Since it addresses the root cause of...
View MoreThe development of wavefront vision mapping technologies has been one of the biggest breakthroughs in eye care in recent years. Advanced wavefront technologies have established a new standard in the precise measurement and correction of vision problems, allowing optometrists to accurately diagnose and subsequently treat problems that couldn’t...
View MoreCorneal Biomechanics ORA is a diagnostic procedure wherein a cutting-edge glaucoma device is used to measure the biomechanical tissue properties of the cornea. This article describes how the ORA device works and its benefits. What is the ORA Device? The Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) is a cutting-edge device based on time-tested glaucoma...
View MoreIn recent months, there’s been a sudden resurgence in LASIK eye surgery’s popularity among patients wearing glasses. There’s one simple reason for that — they could no longer stand their eyeglasses constantly fogging up due to face masks. The use of face masks in COVID-19 times has significantly affected eyeglass wearers’ ability to...
View MoreLASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves your vision by permanently reshaping the tissues in front of your eyes. It’s used to correct three major types of vision problems — nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and blurry vision (astigmatism). During the procedure, lasers are used to...
View MoreDo you feel like your eyes have a life of their own? Do your eyes move around, side-to-side, or up-and-down on their own? If so, you’re not alone. You may be suffering from nystagmus, an eye condition in which you can’t control your eye movements. At Pacific Vision Institute, we examine your eyes to determine if you have nystagmus and curate...
View MoreStructure of the Eye The eye is a structure unlike any other in the body. It comprises a number of fixed and moving parts that allow us to experience the world visually. The most commonly known of those parts are those we can see in ourselves and others: the sclera, the iris, and the pupil. Behind these, the eye has multiple muscles that help...
View MoreSo you’ve heard all about the virtues and benefits of LASIK but aren’t sure if it’s as safe as it sounds? Rest assured, you’re not alone. More than 20-million people worldwide have asked themselves exactly that. Since its debut in 1999, more than 10 million Americans have undergone LASIK, roughly 700,000 every year, and climbing — 20...
View MoreLASIK eye surgery has been steadily gaining popularity as a vision correction procedure that achieves excellent results. Relatively low-risk, affordable and with short recovery time, more and more Americans are opting for LASIK surgery to correct nearsightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatisms. We offer answers to the top six questions we hear...
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