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Is Cataract Surgery Permanent?

Dr. Tandon is a Stanford-trained Ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience performing life-changing cataract-removal surgery. As a leader in laser-assisted cataract surgery, NeoVision Eye Center is equipped with the most advanced technology available to permanently remove cataracts. If you are considering laser cataracts surgery, read on to learn more about ...

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The Benefits of LASIK in 2021

5 Reason to Get LASIK Eye Surgery in 2021 Over 700,000 people have chosen LASIK laser eye surgery to improve their vision, making LASIK the most popular vision correction surgery in the world. But if you’re still wondering, “Is LASIK really worth it?”, the short answer is “Yes!” In addition to improving ...

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How Often Should I Get an Eye Exam?

When to Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Exam with Your Ophthalmologist Your overall quality of vision is not a direct indicator of how healthy your eyes are. In fact, many ocular conditions do not show any immediate symptoms until irreversible damage to your vision or eye has already occurred. This is ...

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Choosing Glasses Based on Daily Activities

Shop for Eyeglasses That Fit Your Lifestyle at NeoVision Eye Center in Union City Many people look for eyeglasses that enhance their appearance. Your face is how you greet the world, and if you wear glasses, feeling confident in how they look on you is important. While things like lens ...

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How Do I Choose the Best LASIK Surgeon?

How to Choose a LASIK Surgeon in the Bay Area LASIK laser eye surgery is the most commonly performed refractive surgery in the world. LASIK can eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses and greatly improve your quality of life. If you have decided to have LASIK eye surgery, ...

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What is the Best Age to get LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?

LASIK laser eye surgery is one of the most widely performed procedures in the U.S. for correcting refractive errors and improving vision quality. There are a number of ways to determine if you are an ideal candidate to receive LASIK eye surgery, but your age may be a bigger ...

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How to Spot the 4 Most Common Age-Related Eye Conditions

What Are the Most Common Age-Related Eye Conditions? As we age, our eyes naturally change and can become weaker. If not detected and cared for early on, age-related eye conditions can eventually lead to permanent vision loss. In fact, it is estimated that over one million people over the age ...

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Ophthalmologist vs Optometrist: What’s the Difference?

Ophthalmologist or Optometrist: How to Choose the Best Eye Care Provider for Your Needs When it comes to your eye and vision health, knowing which kind of care provider you need can save you both time and money. Both an ophthalmologist and optometrist play an important role in providing eye ...

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Dos and Don’ts During LASIK Aftercare and Recovery

Tips for a Quick and Healthy Recovery After LASIK Eye Surgery At NeoVision Eye Center personalized aftercare is never an afterthought. A healthy and easy recovery is just as essential to your LASIK procedure as the surgery itself. Our dedicated team is here to ensure your journey to better vision ...

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What is Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery?

Experience Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery with IntraLase Laser Technology Traditional LASIK is one of the first vision correction procedures to treat refractive errors with laser technology. Since it’s approval by the FDA in 1999, developments in laser science have led to further advancements in LASIK technology and improved surgical outcomes.&...

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6 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Eyes While Remote Learning

How to Protect Your Children from Digital Eye Strain During Remote Learning Due to COVID-19, the new school year is beginning with fully remote or hybrid curriculum models in place. It is becoming clear that screen-based instruction will be a reality for many children this semester. Even before remote learning, ...

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts

The Signs and Symptoms of Cataract Development, and the Importance of Preventative Care Across the globe, cataracts are the most common cause of blindness. They can affect anyone at any age, so knowing how to spot the symptoms and understanding the importance of preventative care is essential to maintaining your ...

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Get Custom LASIK Eye Surgery with WaveFront Technology

WaveFront: Advanced Laser Technology for Custom LASIK Eye Surgery Since it was first approved by the FDA in 1999, over 10 million people in the United States have undergone LASIK Eye Surgery. With a success rate of over 95%, it’s no wonder that hundreds of thousands of patients turn to LASIK every ...

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Are There Different Types of Cataracts?

The Three Primary Types of Cataracts and Their Symptoms Cataracts cause more vision problems than any other eye-related issue or disease. In fact, cataracts are the number one cause of blindness around the world. It is common for many people over the age of 60 to begin experiencing vision impairment caused ...

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New Health and Safety Protocols at NeoVision Eye Center

Safety Protocols for NeoVision Staff and Patients During COVID-19 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and well-being of our patients, staff, and our doctors is our first priority at NeoVision Eye Center. Our team is dedicated to continuing to provide the highest quality care while also adhering to strict safety ...

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How To Treat Common Seasonal Eye Allergies at Home

Soothe Seasonal Eye Allergies with These Home Remedies While most people are getting excited about enjoying more time outside, over 66 million people in the US are dreading the eye allergies they experience this time of year. If you are one of the many people who have sensitive eyes, the pursuit ...

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A Guide to Caring for Your Eyes During COVID-19

What You Should Know About Proper Eye Care and Your Health During COVID-19 Since the Coronavirus has interrupted most of our everyday lives, creating healthier habits has never been more important. In response, our expert eye care team has created an easy guide to help you properly care for your ...

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Tips For Avoiding Foggy Glasses While Wearing a Face Mask

How to Prevent Your Glasses from Fogging Up while Wearing a Protective Face Mask There are over 143 million people in the world who wear corrective eyeglasses. If you are one of them, then you probably are asking yourself: how do I keep my eyeglasses from fogging up when wearing my ...

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7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Cost of LASIK

What Most Patients are Surprised to Learn About How Much LASIK Costs Our patients are our number one priority at NeoVision Eye Center. Our team will take the time to answer any and all of your questions about LASIK eye surgery. Below we have outlined some of the things that ...

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How to Treat Common Eye Problems at Home

Find Relief from these Four Common Eye Issues at Home Our ophthalmologists at NeoVision Eye Center have extensive medical and ocular surgical expertise to ensure optimal eye health for all our Union City patients. But there are a few very common eye problems that can be easily treated safely at ...

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6 Home Remedies to Soothe Dry Eye Symptoms

Relieve Symptoms of Dry Eye while Spending Extended Time at Home The last thing anyone needs right now is to feel physically uncomfortable, but around 5 million people in the U.S. struggle with irritating dry eye symptoms every day. Whether it is caused by allergies, an underlying eye condition, or ...

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Are Eye Floaters and Flashes Dangerous?

Noticing Floaters Or Flashes in Your Vision? Here's What You Need to Know! Floaters and flashes in the eye are completely normal to experience as we age and are typically not dangerous. But on rare occasions, these can be warning signs of something more severe. What are Eye Floaters? Eye ...

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Common Concerns About Cataract Surgery

Answers to Common Concerns About Cataract Surgery Did you know that one out of every six Americans over the age of 40 suffers from vision problems caused by cataracts? A cataract is a clouding that occurs on the lens of an eye. If left untreated, cataracts can grow and continue to ...

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Cataract Surgery Aftercare and Healing

What Patients Can Expect After Having Cataract Surgery There are currently more people around the world suffering from cataracts than any other eye diseases combined. In fact, over 20 million people have been left blind from this condition, making cataracts the world’s number one cause of blindness. Thankfully, with modern ...

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The Ultimate Guide to LASIK Laser Eye Surgery

Everything You Need To Know About LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Over 10 million people in the USA have already experienced the life-changing effects of LASIK laser vision correction. If you are considering correcting your vision problems with laser eye surgery or are preparing for your upcoming procedure, this LASIK Laser Eye ...

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How To Keep Your Eyes Healthy in 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Year Every year there are nearly one million eye infections that require a trip to the hospital in the United States. To avoid being apart of this scary statistic - or dealing with emergency medical bills - supporting your eye health ...

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What To Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery

What Patients Can Expect After Having LASIK Eye Surgery LASIK eye surgery is one of the world’s safest and most popular laser vision correction procedures. If you are a candidate for LASIK and are wondering what to expect after your surgery, you are not alone. This is a top ...

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4 Common Questions About LASIK Eye Surgery

The Most Common Questions Our Patients Ask About LASIK Are you looking to correct your vision problems with LASIK surgery? Our number one priority at NeoVision Eye Center is our patients’ comfort. We understand that while LASIK candidates are excited about their approaching procedure, there are a number of anxieties ...

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3 Cosmetic Eye Surgeries to Help You Look Younger

Our Most Requested Cosmetic Services to Reverse the Signs of Aging and Look Younger Instantly Aging affects our faces differently, but for many it leaves us looking tired or older than we actual feel. Your face is how you greet the world, and when you start to notice signs of ...

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How Safe is LASIK Eye Surgery?

What You Need to Know About LASIK Eye Surgery  Are you considering LASIK Laser Eye Surgery to correct your vision? If you are looking for an alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses, LASIK might be perfect for you. At NeoVision Eye Center we are committed to providing our patients ...

Use it or Lose it: Your Unused FSA Funds May Expire Soon

Don't Let Your FSA Funds Expire! If you have unused FSA funds, now may be the perfect time to get your LASIK procedure. Most FSA Funds expire at the end of the year. Schedule your free consultation to learn more about how to use FSA funds for your LASIK procedure. ...

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Can I Exercise After Cataract Surgery?

How Long Do You Need to Wait to Exercise After Cataract Surgery? The clouding of the eye’s natural lens is known as cataracts. Those with cataracts experience a range of symptoms, including cloudy vision, seeing double, or lights seeming too bright. The development of cataracts is generally age-related and ...

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