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Patients who wear glasses, but do not like them, should consider wearing contact lenses. Contact lenses provide patients with clear vision without the hassle of wearing something that hides your face. They are worn on your eyes and although you may notice their presence initially, after a short time they will go unnoticed. Contact lenses […]

Dr. Linda Vu is a general ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Los Angeles who also provides her patients with comprehensive eye care, such as refraction exams for glasses. If you are having trouble with your vision, whether it is in the distance or up close, you may be in need of prescription glasses. Many people think that

Natural tears lubricate the eye, providing a clear and smooth surface that protects the eyes. When there are insufficient tears present, your eyes are susceptible to scratches and infections. In addition, foreign matter such as dust cannot get washed away without tear flow, causing itchy and irritated eyes. In many cases, a lack of tears

Eye exams are a cornerstone of healthy vision. They are crucial in assessing the need for vision correction (e.g., prescription eyeglasses, LASIK surgery), as well as for diagnosing eye conditions (and even other health conditions) in their early stages, when they are typically easier to treat. At Linda Vision, Los Angeles and Monterey Park ophthalmologists

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness. Known as the silent thief of sight, glaucoma is an asymptomatic eye condition that develops from a number of different causes. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early diagnosis and treatment with a board

Occurs when the cornea is oblong in shape. This results in multiple focal points of light on the retina, resulting in blurry and distorted vision at all distances. CORRECTIVE PROCEDURES FOR ASTIGMATISM (BLURRY OR DISTORTED VISION) LASIK A refractive procedure that corrects your vision by reshaping the cornea according to the power of your prescription

FARSIGHTEDNESS (HYPEROPIA) DIAGRAM Occurs when the cornea is too flat or the eye is too short. This causes light to focus at a point beyond the retina, mostly commonly causing blurry near vision. Corrective procedures for Farsightedness (hyperopia) LASIK A refractive procedure that corrects your vision by reshaping the cornea according to the power of

Occurs when the cornea is too curved or the eye is too long. This causes light to focus in front of the retina, resulting in blurry distance vision. Corrective procedures for Nearsightedness (myopia) LASIK A refractive procedure that corrects your vision by reshaping the cornea according to the power of your prescription glasses, to reduce