Intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are tiny lenses that replace the eye’s clouded lens during cataract surgery. Dr. Linda Vu believes in offering her cataract surgery patients a choice of lenses. She understands that every patient is unique and has diverse vision goals after cataract surgery. To accommodate a wide variety of patients, she offers both […]
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Why the End of the Year is a Great Time to Have LASIK
If you have spent the past year struggling to deal with glasses or contact lenses, consider treating yourself to laser vision correction. The end of the year is an excellent time to give yourself the gift of clear sight with LASIK. Here, Dr. Linda Vu explains why the time is right.
Refractive errors are so common that, according to the National Eye Institute, most people have one or more. Depending on the refractive error, the eyes may have difficulty seeing clearly while performing daily tasks, such as using the computer, sending a text message or reading a traffic sign. Here, Dr. Linda Vu explains what you […]
Cost is a consideration in any big decision — including the decision to correct your vision with LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Linda Vu understands that many qualified candidates may put off LASIK for years because of concerns about cost. However, Dr. Vu has a message for folks in this position: not only do most of […]
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August Is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Every year, a partnership between Prevent Blindness America and the American Academy of Ophthalmology deems August “Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.” Dr. Linda Vu thought this time of year would be an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into the issues facing children’s eye health and vision.
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Does Ethnicity Affect the Risk of Vision Loss?
Some ethnicities have a higher risk of developing certain types of eye diseases. Learning which of these conditions you might have a higher risk of developing can help you be proactive about both prevention and screening. Dr. B. Linda Vu can help educate you in this process. She is active in educating the community and […]
Celebrities — they are just like us! They go to the gym in ratty clothes, they drive a carpool for their kids and they have LASIK surgery to correct visual errors. If you are considering improving your vision with LASIK surgery, you may find this list of famous LASIK patients interesting. Read on as Dr. […]
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Tips to Protect Your Eyesight
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has dubbed May “Healthy Vision Month.” To celebrate, Dr. Linda Vu of Linda Vision would like to share some tips for protecting your eyesight. Read on to learn how you can maintain healthy eyes and strong vision every month of the year. Wear Sunglasses Daily Especially in a climate […]
Are you a conscientious person concerned about your visual health? If so, you should know that there are everyday habits that may seem innocuous but can actually cause acute or chronic damage to your eyes. Here, trusted Los Angeles ophthalmologist Linda Vu of Linda Vision reveals the habits that you should avoid in the interest […]
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What You Need to Know about Pterygiums
Have you been told you have “surfer’s eye?” This is just a nickname for a condition called pterygium, which affects surfers and non-surfers alike. Here, Los Angeles eye doctor Linda Vu of Linda Vision explains how the growth got its nickname, where it comes from and what can be done about it.Have you been told […]