When Is the Right Time for Cataract Surgery? 

Expert Insights from Dr. Pejman Bakhtiary of Pacific Eye Institute Understanding Cataracts Clouding of the eye’s lens, known as cataracts, progressively blurs vision. The lens, located behind the iris, is responsible for focusing light onto the retina, the eye’s light-sensitive tissue. As cataracts form, they scatter and distort incoming light, hindering the lens’s ability to […]

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How AI is Transforming Eye Care

In today’s rapidly evolving world of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in how doctors diagnose, treat, and communicate with patients. At Pacific Eye Institute, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this movement—especially when it comes to making cutting-edge retina care more personal, efficient, and accessible. One of the […]

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How Does an Eye Exam Help You Understand Your Retina?  

Your retina is a vital part of your eye that plays a crucial role in how you see the world. Located at the back of your eye, this thin layer of tissue captures light and sends signals to your brain, allowing you to process images. Because the retina is so important to vision, any damage […]

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