Author: arthurb

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a complex degenerative retinal disease that is a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula,…
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Affiliated Optometrists

Benjamin Eye Institute networks with a number of optometrists and optical boutiques all over Los Angeles. These are professionals we feel comfortable recommending, all hand-picked to provide our patients with…
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AcrySof Toric IOL

During traditional cataract surgery, the surgeon implants a monofocal artificial lens, commonly called an intraocular lens (IOL). However, if you have astigmatism, you may still experience blurred vison, because a…
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The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay

It can be disruptive to constantly locate your readers every time you want to check your email or look at a menu. The simple, 10-minute Raindrop Near Vision Inlay procedure…
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Toric IOL

Most patients with cataracts also suffer from astigmatism. When they undergo cataract surgery with a standard lens implant, which is incapable of correcting astigmatism, they are often disappointed with their…
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Visian ICL

Visian ICL represents the next generation in vision correction procedures. A highly effective alternative to LASIK, glasses and traditional contacts, it is an implantable contact lens that is surgically inserted…
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Visian ICL Instructions

Before The Surgery Take any prescribed heart, blood pressure and eye medication at your usual times (you can take minimal amount of water with your medications if needed, however do…
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Vision by Age

As your age changes, so does your vision. On this page, we've outlined the symptoms, conditions and treatments you'll need to be aware of at every stage of your life…
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