Children don’t always realize they have a vision problem. They believe the way they see is the way everyone sees. But impeccable vision is critical to children’s ability to function in school. They need good eyesight to see the chalkboard, to use computers, and to read and write. Children with poor vision also may find […]
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By the time you reach 80, your chances of having a cataract or cataract surgery is 50%. While there’s no surefire way to prevent a cataract from developing, at least not yet, you can take steps that may help reduce your chances. As one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States, […]
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Let’s start with the scary stuff: Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, and around the world. More than 3 million Americans are afflicted by glaucoma, and this number is expected to rise 58% by 2030, thanks to an aging population. But there’s good news in all of this: Early detection […]
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Most people expect certain health challenges in the winter, like colds and flu. What they may not anticipate, however, is the pain and burning of dry eyes. In reality, winter is the most common season for people to experience uncomfortable stinging, itchiness, and blurry vision thanks to the lower humidity outside from the cold and […]
Read MoreSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA December 3, 2018— Pacific Eye is sharing the spirit of the holiday season with $10,000 in total contributions to local non-profit organizations this week as a result of its 7th annual Pacific Eye Gives Back Challenge. Thousands of Central Coast residents cast votes online and in Pacific Eye’s offices throughout November, with […]
Read MorePacific Eye is seeking the community’s help in selecting worthy 501(c)(3) organizations to participate in their annual Pacific Eye Gives Back Challenge. By year-end, Pacific Eye will have donated $55,000 to local non-profits since the inaugural challenge in 2012. The challenge is designed to highlight the outstanding organizations that make positive change visible on the […]
Read MoreSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA October 20, 2015—Help Pacific Eye donate $10,000 to local non-profit organizations through its fifth annual Pacific Eye Gives Back Challenge. The challenge is designed to highlight the outstanding organizations that make positive change visible on the Central Coast. After hundreds of community members participated in the recent nomination phase, the following […]
Read MoreThe Zoster Eye Disease Study (ZEDS), supported by the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health, aims to determine the best treatment to reduce the complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, also referred to as shingles of the eye. Our goals are to have a diverse group of study participants and to make the […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to the health of our eyes, most of us are familiar with the basic rules that we’ve heard since we were young: Though all of these are important for keeping your eyes healthy, research in the medical field is revealing some new facts about the health of our eyes, namely in the […]
Read MorePacific Eye Surgeons has offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Orcutt, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria.
