Ah, love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is almost here, and for those of us who are single, you may be wondering what you can do to get a… read more
It may be temperate and warm in Long Beach right now, but before you know it, allergy season will be here again. Is anyone really looking forward to sneezing, watery… read more
Considering whether it may be time for cataract surgery in Long Beach? Whether you’ve scheduled your procedure or you’re just getting started, it’s important to know some things to expect…. read more
Do you ever feel like your eyes are too dry? Does it ever hurt when you blink? Maybe you wake up and your eyes are red, bloodshot, and irritated. These… read more
Wake up, scroll through Instagram and Facebook. Get to work, check your email and start your day while staring at two screens. Sound familiar? There’s no doubt about it, we… read more
Have you heard the news? On August 27th, the FDA announced its approval of Alcon’s AcrySofIQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL. This is great news for people having cataract surgery. Keep reading… read more
Is it just us or has it been one of the hottest summers in Long Beach in a long time lately? It has been hot hot hot! Want to know… read more
Dr. Lars Hertzog’s passionate commitment to ophthalmology has always involved not only clinical and surgical care but also teaching. This year, Dr. Lars Hertzog, one of the founding ophthalmologists at… read more
There’s really nothing like summer in Lakewood. The weather is warm, the beaches are nearby, and the living is easy! But you know, summer in California isn’t as great as… read more
If you were recently diagnosed with glaucoma, you may have a lot of questions about what to expect. Glaucoma can be a scary condition, but when it’s caught early, you… read more
Reconciling the benefits of taking aspirin (ASA) with the possible side effects leaves many seniors unsure whether they should continue doctor recommended aspirin therapy. Daily aspirin can significantly reduce the… read more
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the macula, the central part of the retina, within the eye begins to deteriorate. The macula is vital to clear vision because it… read more
