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What Are The Effects of Screen Time On Your Eyes?

Wake up, scroll through Instagram and Facebook. Get to work, check your email and start your day while staring at two screens. Sound familiar? There’s no doubt about it, we… read more

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The Next Generation In IOLs: The PanOptix Trifocal IOL

Have you heard the news? On August 27th, the FDA announced its approval of Alcon’s AcrySofIQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL. This is great news for people having cataract surgery.  Keep reading… read more

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4 Ways LASIK Helps You Beat The Heat

Is it just us or has it been one of the hottest summers in Long Beach in a long time lately? It has been hot hot hot! Want to know… read more

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Dr. Lars Hertzog chosen as the recipient of 2018- 2019 Faculty Teaching Award by the Ophthalmology Residents at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.

             Dr. Lars Hertzog’s passionate commitment to ophthalmology has always involved not only clinical and surgical care but also teaching.  This year, Dr. Lars Hertzog, one of the founding ophthalmologists at… read more

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5 Signs You’re Ready For LASIK In Lakewood, CA

There’s really nothing like summer in Lakewood. The weather is warm, the beaches are nearby, and the living is easy! But you know, summer in California isn’t as great as… read more

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6 Tips For Choosing Good Glaucoma Doctors

If you were recently diagnosed with glaucoma, you may have a lot of questions about what to expect. Glaucoma can be a scary condition, but when it’s caught early, you… read more

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Aspirin Therapy and Macular Degeneration

Reconciling the benefits of taking aspirin (ASA) with the possible side effects leaves many seniors unsure whether they should continue doctor recommended aspirin therapy. Daily aspirin can significantly reduce the… read more

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OCT Measurements will help Ophthalmologists at Eye Physicians of Long Beach make Predictions about Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the macula, the central part of the retina, within the eye begins to deteriorate. The macula is vital to clear vision because it… read more

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Surgery can improve Visual Field Sensitivity for Glaucoma Patients

A recent study recently published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology has evaluated the question of whether a patient’s vision can be improved following surgery to reduce intraocular pressure. Glaucoma… read more

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Eye Physicians of Long Beach becomes one of the first practices to deliver the Verion Image Guided System to their cataract patients

The Verion Image Guided System is redefining the way cataract surgeries are performed. By enabling a level of precision not previously possible, the Verion system minimizes errors and increases efficiency… read more

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If You Have Diabetic Retinopathy, You Should Be Checked For Heart and Kidney Problems

A recent study published in the July, 2014 issue of the Journal of Diabetic Complications evaluated the connection between diabetic retinopathy and other severe diabetic health risks, such as cardiovascular… read more

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Will Canaloplasty Cure your Glaucoma?

Canaloplasty is a state-of-the-art surgical technique that is undergoing testing for its effectiveness in treating glaucoma at Eye Physicians of Long Beach. By taking advantage of the eye’s existing drainage… read more

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