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Americans’ Eye Health Expected to Deteriorate by 2050

Americans’ Eye Health Expected to Deteriorate by 2050

The team at Eyesthetica recently read a startling report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to the NIH, Americans’ eye health is expected to steadily decline over the next 35 years, and a record number of people will suffer from visual impairment...
What Is Graves’ Disease and How Does It Affect the Eyes?

What Is Graves’ Disease and How Does It Affect the Eyes?

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland in the throat that produces hormones that regulate metabolism. The disorder is a subject of interest for the Los Angeles oculoplastic surgeons at Eyesthetica, due to its (often...
What is Computer Vision Syndrome?

What is Computer Vision Syndrome?

Computer vision syndrome, known as CVS, is a recently diagnosed medical disorder in which the use of computers, tablets, and phones negatively affects the eyes, neck, and head. In modern life, many of us spend hours a day staring at electronic devices. As a...
Sagging Skin: Myths vs. Truth

Sagging Skin: Myths vs. Truth

For many aging adults, sagging skin is a perpetual source of embarrassment. Have you ever wondered why your facial skin sags, and what you can do about it? Unfortunately, a quick Internet search leads to a lot of misinformation perpetuated as truths. Here, the...
What is an Oculoplastic Surgeon?

What is an Oculoplastic Surgeon?

As one of the leading oculoplastic surgery practices in Los Angeles, the Eyesthetica team receives a lot of questions about their specialty. We thought it would be helpful to blog about oculoplastic surgery and what differentiates it from ophthalmology (and plastic...