Does Insurance Cover Cataract Surgery?

A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. The lens is enclosed in a lining called the lens capsule. During cataract surgery in the Inland Empire, our surgeons separate the cataract from the lens capsule. In most cases, the lens is replaced with an intraocular lens implant (IOL). In most […]

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What is a Retinal Specialist?

A retinal specialist is a medical doctor who has specialized in ophthalmology and sub-specialized in diseases and surgery of the vitreous body of the eye and the retina. Ophthalmology is a specialty of medicine dealing with the diseases of the eye and the surrounding tissues, including the eye lids, eye muscles, eye socket, optic nerve […]

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Is Your Vision Suffering from Cataracts? 

Gradual changes in vision can often go unnoticed if you do not have regular eye exams. If you are age 60 or older, your vision may be suffering from cataracts. However, you may be compensating for these vision changes or simply think that you have to live with inferior vision as you grow older.  This […]

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What Are the Three Types of Cataracts?

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A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that impairs vision. There are three main types of cataracts: Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical and Posterior Subcapsular. The types of cataracts are classified based on where and how they develop in the eye. Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract: A nuclear sclerotic cataract refers to the hardening of […]

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What are Some Signs of Cataracts?

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A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. In most cases, cataracts develop slowly and may not significantly affect eyesight. However, if left untreated, they can quickly begin impacting vision and may even cause blindness. If cataracts are detected in the early stages, adequate measures can be taken to prevent worsening […]

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Your Summer Sweet Tooth May Affect Your Vision

It’s natural to consume a little more sugar during the summer. While the occasional treat won’t cause too much harm, regularly indulging in sugary treats will ultimately begin to diminish your immune system and affect your vision. Both natural and refined sugars cause your body to release insulin to regulate your blood sugar. If too […]

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Enjoy Fireworks Responsibly

June is Fireworks Eye Safety Month. With the July 4th holiday just around the corner, we wanted to remind you about the potential dangers of fireworks. There were almost 13,000 fireworks-related injuries in 2017 and 14% of fireworks injuries were eye-related. While they are fun to watch, remember that they are incendiary devices that can […]

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More Women than Men Have Eye Disease

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More women than men have eye disease, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. According to the Prevent Blindness study, The Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems, these numbers will only continue to increase in the years to come. Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety […]

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Unifeye Vision Partners Completes Partnership with Inland Eye Institute

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Inland Eye represents UVP’s fourth partnership as a portfolio company of Waud Capital and strengthens West Coast presence. Unifeye Vision Partners (“UVP” or “the Company”), a leading network of comprehensive eye care providers and a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners (“Waud Capital”), today announced a strategic partnership with Colton, CA-based Inland Eye Institute (“IEI” […]

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Unifeye Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Pacific Eye Institute

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Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP or the Company), a leading network of comprehensive eye care providers and a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners (Waud Capital), today announced its strategic partnership with Pacific Eye Institute (PEI). Pacific Eye Institute is the leading comprehensive ophthalmic service provider in the Inland Southern California market with 17 ophthalmologists and […]

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