Pacific Vision Institute is at the forefront of advanced vision correction. Our articles discuss topics relating to the latest generation of state-of-the-art diagnostic and vision correction technology to address a range of vision problems and eye conditions.
Pacific Vision Institute produces superior surgical outcomes, as is revealed in comparison data generated by a third party that monitors the surgical outcomes of participating surgeons worldwide. As a result, our clinic is the number one choice for eye doctors in San Francisco needing laser eye surgery. It is our passion to stay at the forefront of the latest technology for vision correction and cover articles that help you stay informed.
An implantable collamer lens (EVO ICL) is an ultra-thin layer of lens collagen that is implanted permanently into the eye to treat a range of vision concerns, including the following: Nearsightedness (myopia)Blurry vision at all distances (astigmatism). EVO ICL surgery places the artificial lens between the eye’s natural lens and the...
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Cataracts and glaucoma are eye conditions that cause loss of vision. However, they each have unique symptoms and can affect the eyes at different rates. Glaucoma includes eye pressure that affects the optic nerve, while cataracts affect the lens of the eye and are caused by the breakdown of proteins. What are the other differences between the...
View MoreOnce you’ve decided that you’re ready for LASIK eye surgery, the next important step is finding the right LASIK eye surgeon for you. You are entrusting your eyesight to your LASIK surgeon–it’s vital that they are someone you know you can trust, whose experience, credentials, and manner put you at ease. How do you know which surgeon is...
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Cataracts are an eye condition that generally develops as a natural part of the aging process. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which reduces vision quality. The effects of cataracts can make it seem like you’re looking through a cloudy window, can worsen nearsightedness, cause double vision, and make night vision almost...
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Cataracts, the condition that occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, occur because of a number of reasons, including genetics or an aging eye structure. The cloudy lens reduces the light and sharpness of the images that reach the retina of the eye. This lens clouding can become severe enough to cause concerning...
View MoreHave you ever lost your glasses and found yourself searching everywhere for them in order to see properly? Have you looked high and low for contact lens solution late at night after forgetting it on a trip away, or even lost a contact? Would you like to play sports or run freely without having to worry about glasses or contacts? Forgetting about...
View MoreLASIK is an extremely popular procedure for thousands and thousands of people who would like to have high-quality vision without worrying about glasses or contacts. How can you know if you’re a candidate for LASIK, the eye surgery that provides the convenience of excellent vision? You’re in good health and are not pregnant Candidates...
View MoreThere are a number of eye conditions that can be treated or prevented with care from your doctors at Pacific Vision Institute. We have named the top five, and what can be done about each one. Cataracts What it is? Cataracts are a condition that causes clouding in the lens of the eyes. There are proteins that are crucial to keeping...
View MoreNow that you’ve decided to correct your vision with LASIK eye surgery, you probably want to know about the best way to recover from your procedure. Here are some recovery tips to help as you step into a new life with the clear vision you always wanted. You will have artificial tears and prescribed antibiotics and steroid drops. The...
View MoreWhat is corneal cross-linking? Corneal cross-linking is an innovative strategy for reducing keratoconus, a condition that occurs when a thinning cornea loses its naturally round shape and begins to take on the form of a cone. This negatively affects eyesight and can lower the patient’s overall quality of life. If keratoconus is severe...
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