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Do you dream of a day when you no longer have to purchase and place contact lenses? Are you tired of dealing with prescription eyewear that fogs, scratches, and requires constant replacement? If you experience poor vision acuity and require prescription solutions, there’s another way to achieve clearer vision: LASIK. What is LASIK? At the […]
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Investing in eyewear to improve your vision is important to ensure that you can function at your best and address problems with vision clarity. Because prescription eyeglasses can be expensive, it is vital that patients take good care of their eyewear to ensure they last as long as possible. At the Eye Care Institute, we
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If you have received a diagnosis of glaucoma, you may be wondering what the future of your eye health looks like. The more you understand glaucoma, the better you can manage your condition. The team of Eye Care Institute encourages patients to speak to our team about this condition and get a proper diagnosis. What
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Glaucoma is a condition that can impact a patient’s sight in more ways than the realize. The condition is often asymptomatic in the earlier stages, meanings half of patients who have it are unaware of its presence. Glaucoma is a condition that is considered the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, and can impact one’s
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While contact lenses are a great way for patients to improve their vision without having to wear eyeglasses, there are certain problems that can occur if they are not used correctly. The experts of the Eye Care Institute offer advice in regards to the best ways to keep the eyes healthy while improving your vision
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At the Eye Care Institute, we offer a myriad of vision health services and procedures for patients in and around the community. Patients who are in need of corneal transplant have a number of options to choose from. One of the most popular treatments is that of Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty, or DSEK. What is
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Your vision is incredibly important. This is why the team at Eye Care Institute encourages patients to pay close attention to any changes in their vision or eye health that may indicate a much bigger problem. Several corneal eye disorders can occur and result in reduce or lost vision. What is the cornea? The cornea
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You have probably heard about laser eye surgery called LASIK, and wonder if it could be right for you. Many patients we see at the Eye Care Institute in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, CA are interested in learning more about it to determine if it can eliminate their dependence on the use of contact lenses
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Optic neuropathy is a condition that can develop when something goes wrong with the optic nerve. The optic nerve is at the core of obtaining visual information. The optic nerve supplies information from the retina on the back of the eye to the brain. This nerve may become damaged, impacting one’s ability to see. The
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Do you have a plan in case of an emergency or disaster? Making a plan with meeting places is important to feeling in control if something were to happen. And we recommend having a pair of glasses as a backup in case of an emergency. This is because you might not have time to put
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