Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
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...
Jul 8, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
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...
Jun 24, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
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...
Jun 10, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
June is a popular month to go outside and enjoy the sun, sand, and sports. However, the summer weather and activities can threaten the health and beauty of your eyes. The team at Eyesthetica has a few tips to help you keep your eyes healthy, vision clear, and skin...
Feb 17, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health, Eyelid Surgery
Ptosis is the medical term for eyelid drooping. It can affect one eye or both eyes simultaneously. In the mildest cases, ptosis is problematic in a strictly cosmetic sense. In serious cases, the eyelid drooping can obstruct the normal field of vision, and those that...
Jan 6, 2016 | Blog, Eye Health
Regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist are important to maintaining clear vision and good eye health. However, these exams don’t catch everything; some symptoms arise suddenly and require the timely attention of an eye doctor to avoid vision loss and permanent eye...
