As medical marijuana becomes more readily available, physicians find themselves in the difficult position of determining which patients have a legitimate need for the deregulated drug. Though marijuana has long… read more
Almost 20% of Americans over the age of 40 have cataracts according to the Centers for Disease Control. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye and… read more
For decades, cataract surgery has been successfully performed to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear one. With over 3 million cataract surgeries performed each year in… read more
LenSx® is a new, FDA-approved method of cataract surgery that eliminates the need for blades. It represents a revolutionary development in the management of cataracts, allowing surgery to be performed… read more
In a recent article published in an Ophthalmology journal, titled Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, states that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the deterioration of the macula… read more
The eyelid region is one of the most common sites for skin cancers. In fact, skin cancers of the eyelid, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and… read more
EPLB chosen to deliver a solution for advanced macular degeneration. Have you heard of this term called “Dry macular degeneration”? It is a chronic disease which affects the eyes. It… read more
Tis the season for gift giving and what better way to show your loved ones you care than by giving them the gift of sunglasses. Living in California, we love… read more
This is my second year anniversary working at Eye Physicians of Long Beach and I would like to offer up some thoughts. After working at the Doheny Eye Institute for… read more
Hard work pays off. This is something we all believe in, and here at Eye Physicians of Long Beach, we are very proud to have been named by The Press… read more
When it comes to maintaining the health of our eyes conditions such as cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetes frequently receive the most attention. What most people overlook is that… read more
Recently I have had a number of patients referred to me by their neurologist for treatment of their visual loss from pseudotumor cerebri. The first question that many of the… read more
