How Pacific Eye Institute Lens Consultants Support Cataract Patients

At Pacific Eye Institute, our lens consultants assist cataract patients with essential information and preparation for cataract surgery. Our highly skilled consultants ensure patients receive the most comprehensive and personalized information and preparation for their cataract surgery. Trust us to guide you through every step of the way.

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What You Should Know About the Light Adjustable Lens for Cataracts

At Pacific Eye Institute, we aim to continuously provide our patients with the most advanced vision care. We take pride in the fact our doctors are improving patients’ vision and their quality of life with new and innovative technology, including the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) for cataract patients. The LAL stands out from other intraocular lenses for cataracts as it allows truly customized vision.

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Dr. Ryan Smith Implants the first IC-8 IOL in the Inland Empire

At Pacific Eye Institute, we aim to provide our patients with the most advanced technologies and vision care solutions. We are proud to announce Dr. Ryan G. Smith has expanded vision correction options with the Apthera IC-8 Intraocular Lens (IOL). On Tuesday, June 13th, he was the first surgeon in the Inland Empire to implant the Apthera IC-8 IOL, a recent lens […]

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2 Ways to Save on Eye Care

Use your Flex Plan and insurance benefits to save on eye care. If you have delayed having an eye exam or eye care procedure due to cost, there are actually ways to save money on these medical appointments – or even have an eye exam at no cost. Take advantage of insurance benefits Use your […]

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Does Insurance Cover Cataract Surgery?

A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. The lens is enclosed in a lining called the lens capsule. During cataract surgery in the Inland Empire, our surgeons separate the cataract from the lens capsule. In most cases, the lens is replaced with an intraocular lens implant (IOL). In most […]

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Is Your Vision Suffering from Cataracts? 

Gradual changes in vision can often go unnoticed if you do not have regular eye exams. If you are age 60 or older, your vision may be suffering from cataracts. However, you may be compensating for these vision changes or simply think that you have to live with inferior vision as you grow older.  This […]

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What Are the Three Types of Cataracts?

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A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that impairs vision. There are three main types of cataracts: Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical and Posterior Subcapsular. The types of cataracts are classified based on where and how they develop in the eye. Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract: A nuclear sclerotic cataract refers to the hardening of […]

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