tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11594813253794538162009-07-09T12:12:04.948-07:00Advanced Eye and Laser Center of California, Inc. | Dr. Paul HuynhMeli Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014055967476853680noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-85332486499145245982009-06-16T11:53:00.000-07:002009-06-16T11:53:01.575-07:00LASIK Age RequirementsThere are many considerations to consider when looking at LASIK for your vision correction needs. The FDA approved the lasers for Custom LASIK for use on people over 18 years old and there is really no upper limit on receiving surgery. Your overall health and the health and condition of your eye are best determined by a qualified laser eye specialist.Some considerations that Dr. Huynh will Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-45717876230180872982009-05-19T15:20:00.000-07:002009-05-19T15:20:01.007-07:00Jobs That May Require LASIKThere are many occupations that require good vision, such as airplane pilots, professional sports, and astronauts to name a few. Unfortunately, many people suffer from vision problems that may put these careers out of reach. Glasses and contacts may help, but they are bulky and unreliable under the rigors these jobs demand.Glasses frequently fall off, get dusty, or become misplaced. Contacts are Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-3645126357983478012009-04-15T07:51:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:53:44.810-07:00LASIK and the MilitaryMany young men and women of the military, like young men and women everywhere, suffer from vision problems that can be corrected with LASIK vision correction surgery. However, they must have approval before undergoing this type of surgery. While having LASIK is acceptable in all the branches of service for most military careers, there are some that are excluded.Having LASIK prior to enlistment orEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-10734289804295030622009-03-24T07:25:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:27:47.808-07:00Reading Glasses versus LASIKOne of the surest signs of aging is when you can no longer read the pages of a book or a computer screen easily without moving your head or holding your arms stretched out in front of your face. At some point in your life, you may suffer from aged eyes, scientifically known as presbyopia. Presbyopia may occur by itself as your eyes age, or may appear in conjunction with other vision problems likeEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-15001102298372810882009-02-06T14:52:00.001-08:002009-02-06T14:53:06.180-08:00Spider Vein TreatmentThe removal of ugly purple tentacle-shaped blemishes is rarely a medical necessity and can easily be removed through today’s laser technology. Spider vein treatment is a safe, non-invasive procedure requiring no general anesthesia and is virtually pain-free.Laser Procedure for Spider VeinsThere are several options for spider vein treatment. Most of them utilize the use of a laser beam. A highly Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-69829840719400517602009-01-07T13:31:00.000-08:002009-01-07T13:35:58.360-08:00Lumenis One IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Some areas of the skin have exceptionally high concentrations of pigmentation and/or melanin due to aging, congenital factors and sun exposure. In as little as 15 to 20 minutes, you can eliminate or reduce ugly age spots, broken capillaries and sun damaged skin with very little discomfort or side effects.The Lumenis One IPL ProcessThe Lumenis One IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a high intensity PaulaBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-27718643637967677622008-12-10T15:14:00.000-08:002008-12-10T15:15:54.473-08:00GentleYAGToday, there’s a revolutionary new laser technology called GentleYAG that removes age spots; treats facial and leg veins and rejuvenates the face and skin back to its original youthful glow, each procedure taking less than an hour in your doctor’s office.The GentleYAG ProcessThe GentleYAG system uses a high-energy laser that emits a gentle beam of light to its target without affecting the Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-1277959572883531722008-11-07T12:43:00.000-08:002008-11-07T12:56:13.988-08:00How Does Your Vision Change Over Time Following LASIK?More than 90 percent of patient’s who have undergone LASIK surgery achieve 20/25 vision after a 30 minute laser procedure. The benefits go beyond better vision improving all areas of daily living including:Unobstructed visionIncreased confidence in personal appearance and safetyEasier participation in sports and fitness activitiesAbility to see upon wakingPost-Surgery HealingFor the first 24 Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-44168133290995871972008-10-08T09:36:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:37:45.303-07:00The Function of TearsTears do more than release pent up emotions. They’re chemical make-up keeps eyes smooth, clear and healthy providing protection and comfort for your visual experience.What are Tears Made of? Tears are made up of bacteria-fighting enzymes, oil and water. They originate from small glands found inside the upper eyelid. The salty middle layer washes away irritants and foreign particles while the Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-25280644327326378572008-09-25T11:57:00.000-07:002008-09-25T11:58:55.736-07:00How We See Our WorldOur eyes are master manipulators of light. Every element of every layer is responsible for its own unique function – bending, reshaping and focusing light rays into comprehensible images that our brain interprets. These miraculous functions synchronize with each other in milliseconds creating the visual experiences of our world.Our sight goes through a complex process from the outer to the inner Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-84715192695179924302008-08-25T11:03:00.000-07:002008-08-25T12:13:28.536-07:00How the Eye WorksThe popular analogy for how our eyes work is a camera, and it’s a good analogy. Cameras have a viewfinder, adjustable lens and film, all lined up one behind the other in a closed-off structure. The eye has structures that correspond to each of those.The cornea is like the viewfinder – we look out through it to see and to decide what to focus on. The cornea has other functions though, as it also Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-30857124746636304642008-07-31T13:47:00.000-07:002008-07-31T13:48:23.553-07:00BOTOX and How it Can HelpBotox Cosmetic is always in the top five most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Each year they collect statistics nationwide, and in 2007, BOTOX was the top nonsurgical procedure, with 2,775,165 people having it done. When men and women are considered separately, BOTOX is still the top nonsurgical procedure.So what’sPattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159481325379453816.post-6726343374972684122008-04-03T15:16:00.000-07:002008-04-03T15:17:33.462-07:00Welcome!Welcome to the blog for the Advanced Eye and Laser Center of California!Meli Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014055967476853680noreply@blogger.com