We all know how important exercise is to keep our bodies fit and in good shape. But did you know exercise is also important for your eyes? Hours upon hours of reading a book, or staring at a computer screen or your smartphone, can strain the eyes. It’s important to rest your eyes every so […]
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Far too often, people avoid scheduling an eye exam or visiting their eye doctor, even if they experience some sort of eye discomfort or change in their vision. But doing so can put them at risk of potentially serious consequences. In this blog post Dr. Linda Vu, an eye doctor in Los Angeles, discusses eye
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According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than 41 percent of the U.S. population has myopia (nearsightedness), making it the most common refractive error of the eye in the U.S. With more people being diagnosed with nearsightedness, there is a growing interest in how to limit or control its progression. Here, Los Angeles ophthalmologist
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According to Prevent Blindness, approximately 8 percent of males and less than 1 percent of females have some form of color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency. The condition affects a person’s ability to distinguish certain colors and shades of colors. While there is no cure for color blindness, there are several coping strategies
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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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