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Do I Need LASIK Enhancement Surgery?
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 22, 2021 | Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Nearsightedness and farsightedness are common eye problems. These problems have traditionally been treated using eyeglasses or contact lenses. For those who don't wish to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be an option to correct their sight. LASIK surgery has been around for a while. It's an elective, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct...

5 Signs Your Glasses Don’t Fit Right — And What to Do About It
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 10, 2021 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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There are three things to consider when selecting a new pair of glasses: prescription, look, and fit. The glasses need to have the right prescription or you won't be able to see clearly. And of course, they have to look great on your face. You'll also want a pair of glasses that fit your face properly. How can you be...

Tips for Improving Cataract Surgery Recovery
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 25, 2021 | Cataracts | 0 Comments

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Cataracts are a normal age-related vision problem. Almost everyone develops cataracts as they grow older. Over half of people over the age of 60 suffer from cataracts. For many of these patients, cataract surgery is a great treatment option. However, they are often nervous about the procedure and recovery.  Read on to find out what you can expect after cataract...

Corneal Abrasions: Treating a Scratched Eye
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 13, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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A corneal abrasion is a medical term for a scratch on the cornea, the clear protective layer that covers the front of your eye. It's one of the most common eye injuries. There are many ways the cornea can become damaged. If you think you’ve suffered a scratched eye or other eye injury, it’s important to seek treatment to avoid...

Bifocal Contact Lenses And Monovision: What’s the Difference?
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 29, 2021 | Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Presbyopia | 0 Comments

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Are you finding yourself having to hold a book or menu farther away from your eyes in order to see the print clearly? Eye doctors call this condition “presbyopia." Presbyopia is a common age-related vision condition in which the lenses of the eyes begin to lose their ability to focus on close objects. Most individuals begin to experience presbyopia once...

Reading Glasses for Computer Use
by Berkeley Eye Center | August 25, 2021 | Eye Glasses | 0 Comments

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If you're like most people, you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen. After a few hours in front of the screen, your eyes might begin to start feeling dry or tired. Your vision may become a little fuzzy. In addition, you may begin to experience aches in your head, neck, and shoulder. These are the...

Ptosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of a Droopy Eyelid
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 13, 2021 | Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Ptosis is the medical term to describe the drooping or sagging of the skin of the upper eyelids. It can affect one eye or both. One of the biggest problems people with Ptosis experience is the way the drooping and sagging of their eyelids makes them look tired or sleepy. Age-related ptosis is usually nothing to worry about; however, if...

What is an Ocular Migraine?
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 9, 2021 | Eye Conditions, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Most people have heard of migraine headaches, but did you know you can have migraines in your eyes as well?  An ocular migraine occurs when changes in the blood vessels in the optic nerve at the back of your eye cause you to experience temporary visual disturbances or distortions. These can include auras, flashing spots of light, or even shimmering...

May Is Healthy Vision Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 18, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of having healthy vision. Berkeley Eye Center would like to take this time to encourage everyone to educate themselves about the importance of healthy vision and the ways we can protect our vision health. The Importance of Vision Health Why is vision health so important? Here are some...

Visual Acuity, Eyesight, and Vision: What’s The Difference?
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 28, 2021 | Eye Exam, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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What do eye doctors mean when they use the terms "visual acuity, "eyesight" and "vision"? You might think the three terms are interchangeable, but each is used to describe a different aspect of our visual experience. Eyesight Describes Your Ability to See Eyesight refers to the actual physical ability to see, regardless of clarity or comprehension. Eyesight is used to...