Understandably, many patients have questions regarding the differences between health insurance and vision insurance/plans. Dr. Linda Vu, a leading ophthalmologist in Monterey Park, discusses the differences between the two in this blog post.
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It is estimated that nearly 70 percent of American adults experience some form of eye discomfort after staring at computers, smartphones and other digital devices for long periods of time. This phenomenon is known as digital eyestrain. Although this type of eye strain does not cause any long-term or serious vision problems, it can make
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Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. However, the procedure, which can help patients restore a youthful and energetic appearance, can also be performed for medical reasons. In this blog post, trusted ophthalmologist Dr. Linda Vu of Linda Vision explains when eyelid surgery becomes a medical necessity.
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Intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are tiny lenses that replace the eye’s clouded lens during cataract surgery. Dr. Linda Vu believes in offering her cataract surgery patients a choice of lenses. She understands that every patient is unique and has diverse vision goals after cataract surgery. To accommodate a wide variety of patients, she offers both
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If you have spent the past year struggling to deal with glasses or contact lenses, consider treating yourself to laser vision correction. The end of the year is an excellent time to give yourself the gift of clear sight with LASIK. Here, Dr. Linda Vu explains why the time is right.
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Refractive errors are so common that, according to the National Eye Institute, most people have one or more. Depending on the refractive error, the eyes may have difficulty seeing clearly while performing daily tasks, such as using the computer, sending a text message or reading a traffic sign. Here, Dr. Linda Vu explains what you
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Cost is a consideration in any big decision — including the decision to correct your vision with LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Linda Vu understands that many qualified candidates may put off LASIK for years because of concerns about cost. However, Dr. Vu has a message for folks in this position: not only do most of
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Every year, a partnership between Prevent Blindness America and the American Academy of Ophthalmology deems August “Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.” Dr. Linda Vu thought this time of year would be an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into the issues facing children’s eye health and vision.
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Some ethnicities have a higher risk of developing certain types of eye diseases. Learning which of these conditions you might have a higher risk of developing can help you be proactive about both prevention and screening. Dr. B. Linda Vu can help educate you in this process. She is active in educating the community and
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Celebrities — they are just like us! They go to the gym in ratty clothes, they drive a carpool for their kids and they have LASIK surgery to correct visual errors. If you are considering improving your vision with LASIK surgery, you may find this list of famous LASIK patients interesting. Read on as Dr.
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