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
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
At Eye Physicians of Long Beach (EPLB), we always strive to deliver superior vision outcomes to patients undergoing cataract removal. Our goal is always to reduce or eliminate dependence on… read more
Research published looking at patients who were part of the Australian Heart Eye Study (AHES) group suggests a connection between Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This… read more
As medical marijuana becomes more readily available, physicians find themselves in the difficult position of determining which patients have a legitimate need for the deregulated drug. Though marijuana has long… read more
Almost 20% of Americans over the age of 40 have cataracts according to the Centers for Disease Control. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye and… read more
For decades, cataract surgery has been successfully performed to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear one. With over 3 million cataract surgeries performed each year in… read more
LenSx® is a new, FDA-approved method of cataract surgery that eliminates the need for blades. It represents a revolutionary development in the management of cataracts, allowing surgery to be performed… read more
In a recent article published in an Ophthalmology journal, titled Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, states that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the deterioration of the macula… read more
The eyelid region is one of the most common sites for skin cancers. In fact, skin cancers of the eyelid, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and… read more
EPLB chosen to deliver a solution for advanced macular degeneration. Have you heard of this term called “Dry macular degeneration”? It is a chronic disease which affects the eyes. It… read more
Tis the season for gift giving and what better way to show your loved ones you care than by giving them the gift of sunglasses. Living in California, we love… read more
