Lasik Revision San Diego

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WELCOME TO CARLSBAD EYE CARE

• Your Source for Comprehensive Eye Care in San
  Diego

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Dry Eyes
What is Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry Eyes result when
people dont produce the right quality or amount
of tears to keep their eyes comfortable and
healthy. Normally the eye is constantly bathed in
tears. The eye stays comfortable and moist, and
produces tears when necessary. People with Dry
Eye Syndrome do not produce enough good quality
tears.
Causes of Dry Eyes There are many causes of dry
eyes, including Aqueous Tear Deficiency (ATD) and
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
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LASIK
About LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK (or Laser Assisted In Situ
Keratomileusis), is one of the safest and most
effective vision correction procedures. The first
LASIK cases were performed in the US in 1989 and
now an average of 700,000 cases are performed
annually. LASIK is an outpatient refractive
procedure that is used to treat nearsightedness,
farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
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Cataracts
What are Cataracts? Cataracts result
from clouding and darkening of the lens inside
the eye, causing cloudy and blurry vision.
Cataracts can appear in people in their 40s and
50s, but usually at that point, the cataracts are
small and dont interfere too much with their
lifestyle.  Most people who have cataract surgery
are in their 60s, 70s, or older.
What are the symptoms of cataracts? Blurry or
foggy vision, colors appearing faded, poor night
vision, halos appearing around lights, and
sensitivity to bright lights can all be symptoms
of a cataract.
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Astigmatism
What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a
non-spherical curvature in the shape of the
cornea.  Typically, the cornea should be smooth
and curved equally.  This helps the eye to focus
light and see images clearly.  However, if
the cornea is not spherical, light rays are not
refracted correctly and vision can be impaired,
causing blurriness and visual distortion. Both
near and far vision can be impaired. Other
astigmatism symptoms can include 1. Blurred or
distorted vision 2. Headaches due to eye
strain 3. Squinting of the eyes to try to see
more clearly
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Blepharitis
What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is a chronic
condition in which eyelids become swollen and
inflamed. It is a common condition that causes
excess oil and bacteria to accumulate on the
eyelash follicles on the eyelid. It can cause
irritation, itchiness, burning, redness, and
stinging. Blepharitis can also be associated with
dry eyes, seborrheic dermatitis, or
rosacea. Symptoms of Blepharitis There are
multiple symptoms of blepharitis, ranging from
mild to severe. If you have three or more
symptoms on this list that do not go away after a
couple days, call Dr. Tracy to make an
appointment or book your appointment online.
Watery eyes Red eyes A gritty, burning
sensation in the eye Eyelids that appear greasy
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Contact Us
Website http//carlsbad-eye-care.com Our
Business Address 6183 Paseo Del Norte Suite
210 Carlsbad CA 92011 USA The Best Carlsbad
Ophthalmologist Dr. Tracy treats many types of
conditions, but specializes in LASIK PRK, as
well as Dry Eye Syndrome. Call 760-603-9910.