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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Is Glaucoma Inherited?

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Glaucoma is a term used for a group of diseases that irreversibly damage the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss and blindness. Commonly thought to be a sign of aging, in fact, glaucoma can strike anyone at any age. Glaucoma can be inherited; genetic and hereditary factors are considered to play a key role in […]

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What Type of Eye Doctor Treats Macular Degeneration?

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It’s important to understand that with macular degeneration, you are dealing with two issues: the medical condition causing vision oss and the vision  loss itself. Macular degeneration doctors include retina specialists and low vision specialists. These well-trained doctors can assist you with diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration as well as vision aid services. Retina […]

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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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