Having LASIK is an exciting and important decision that can offer you a level of newfound freedom and the ability to live your life in a whole new way with less dependence on glasses and contacts! With Eye Physicians of Long Beach, that dream can become your reality. Your consultation is the first step toward achieving the freedom from glasses or contacts you are looking for. (Read More)

Graves' disease and the associated eye changes (thyroid related eye disease-TED) can be frustrating for affected patients. The eye symptoms usually occur around the same time as the onset of the thyroid dysfunction. Many patients with thyroid abnormalities will only be affected mildly by the eye disease. Approximately 5% of the patients with TED will have severe disease that can cause vision loss and blindness. Although the incidence of eye disease associated with thyroid dysfunction is higher and more severe in smokers, there is no way to predict which patients will be affected. (Read More)