Poor night vision, regardless of the cause, can have a significant impact on your life and ability to complete everyday tasks, including driving. If you have noticed increased blurry vision, double vision, glare, halos around lights or other visual symptoms that are interfering with your ability to drive at night, Dr. Linda Vu encourages you […]
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Feb
Feb
It is estimated that approximately half of all Americans will have developed cataracts or had cataract surgery by age 80. A cataract, or clouding of the eye’s natural lens, often starts very small. But if left untreated, it can impair vision and function. Currently there is no cure for cataracts but there are ways you […]
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Jan
Jan
This New Year, many people will resolve to achieve improved vision with LASIK laser surgery. LASIK works to correct your vision permanently and reduces your reliance on contacts and glasses. At Linda Vision, Dr. Linda Vu specializes in LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience in treating vision problems with […]
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Dec
Dec
Cataracts are caused by clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which prevents rays of light from reaching the retina. There are many myths about cataracts that prevent people from gaining access to effective cataract treatment. Linda Vision in Monterey Park, California, is a comprehensive vision center that specializes in cataract surgery. Dr. Linda Vu and […]
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Dec
Dec
Warm and cold compresses are home remedies commonly used to treat a variety of eye problems. But when is each appropriate? For this month’s blog post, Dr. Linda Vu of Linda Vision thought it would be useful to discuss when warm and cold compresses should be used. In particular, the trusted ophthalmologist wanted to discuss […]
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Oct
Oct
Los Angeles eye surgeon Dr. Linda Vu receives many questions about LASIK and cataract surgery, two of the most popular vision correction procedures today. Many of her former laser vision correction patients are curious to know whether it’s possible or even necessary to have cataract surgery after LASIK. Read on as Dr. Vu discusses this […]
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Sep
Sep
With age comes wisdom but so do less than desirable changes to the body, including some affecting the eyes. Beginning around age 40, many adults begin to notice changes in their vision. While many of these changes are a normal part of the aging process, it is very important to be aware of them and […]
LASIK and PRK are FDA-approved to treat blurry vision caused by certain refractive errors in adults age 18 and older. Many potential patients, including some that meet with Los Angeles LASIK surgeon Dr. Linda Vu, are curious to know whether there is an upper age limit for LASIK and PRK. Here, Dr. Vu discusses the […]
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Jul
Jul
LASIK and other similar laser vision correction procedures like PRK typically require a short recovery period. During this time, you will need to refrain from certain activities, including driving. Because driving after LASIK is a topic that is frequently discussed in Dr. Linda Vu’s consultations with her patients, the Los Angeles laser vision correction surgeon […]
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), approximately 2.5 million eye injuries occur in the U.S. each year. Perhaps more surprisingly, the AAO estimates that 90 percent of these injuries could be prevented by wearing the proper protective eyewear. Are you taking the right steps to protect your eyes from injury? In this blog […]