Today, people rely on screens more than in the past. From HD TVs, laptops, and desktop computers to tablets and smartphones, there are all sorts of screens we spend viewing every day. The number of hours spent viewing screens can have a negative effect on…
Astigmatism is a condition of the eye where the cornea (clear window in front of the eye) has 2 different curvatures (much like an American football cut in half) so that, instead of being a single focal point, there ends up being two different focal…
LASIK and SMILE are two different options available for laser corrective vision surgery. Both have remarkably high satisfaction rates and enable people to see better. In many cases, after the eyes have fully healed, people do not require glasses or contacts. LASIK has been around…
Were you told you aren’t an ideal candidate for LASIK surgery? Maybe you are tired of wearing glasses and contacts but still need corrective vision. One potential option is Visian Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) vision correction laser surgery. This procedure is performed using the latest…
If you dread wearing glasses, wearing contacts might seem like the perfect choice to correct your vision. Initially, the upfront costs are not that much and include your contact exam, starter boxes of contacts, contact storage case, and contact lens cleaning solution. Yet, if you…
Dear Patients, As your eye care provider, we are aware that with the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with immunocompromised states or with underlying medical problems such as heart or lung problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness. While social distancing and other measures…
March 23, 2020 Dear patients, We are wishing you safety and health during these unprecedented times. DLV Vision would like to announce that we will officially be closing except for emergency and post operative appointments only. Telemedicine appointments will also be available and used as a substitute…
Technology Has Made LASIK Surgery a Superior Option in Terms of Long-Term Safety, Cost, and Lifestyle By: Paul Dougherty, M.D., Founder and Medical Director, Dougherty Laser Vision (with offices across Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties) Over the past 25 years, I’ve performed…
Double vision or diplopia is a condition where the images and text you see appear in double. The images or text may overlap with one another or they can be slightly separated to make it look like there are two of everything. The condition can…
