A pterygium is a triangular-shaped, non-cancerous growth in the eye. Also known as surfer’s eye, a pterygium begins at the eye’s thin tissue, covers the white of the eye, then… read more
Did you know that it takes up to two years for your child’s eyes to develop fully? If your child’s eyes aren’t developing as they should, they may experience vision… read more
Have you ever seen specks or what looks like wavy lines in your field of vision? These are what are known as flashes and floaters. Floaters and flashes are often… read more
Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Together with Prevent Blindness, the eye doctors at Eye Physicians of Long Beach are dedicated to increasing the awareness of cataracts,… read more
Do you have cataracts? Are you wondering if it may be time to consider having cataract surgery? Before having cataract surgery to remove your cataracts, you and your surgeon need… read more
Are you wondering if LASIK could be right for you? It’s a vision correction procedure that corrects astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. Many patients can eliminate or reduce their need to… read more
If your eyes are constantly red, scratchy, gritty, and irritated, you might be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Having dry eyes is often characterized by tears that are not high… read more
Cataracts develop naturally with age. They cloud the lens of your eyes, making it opaque and harder to see through. Today, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. While… read more
Did you know that this month is Glaucoma Awareness Month? Glaucoma is called the thief of sight as it presents no warning signs, and once you’ve lost vision, it is… read more
For patients with glaucoma, there are plenty of options available for treating high intraocular pressure. But how do you know what’s right for you? Keep reading to learn about some… read more
As we age, our bodies begin to change, and this is no exception to our vision. Individuals over the age of 40 commonly experience presbyopia, an eye condition that affects… read more
Do you suffer from dry or itchy eyes? You may be one of the millions of Americans living with the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Although millions of people suffer… read more
