Top 3 Vision Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore During Vision Awareness Month

Age Related Macular Degeneration,Cataracts,Comprehensive Eye Exam,Glaucoma,Patient Education

This Vision Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative dedicated to encouraging everyone to take proactive steps toward maintaining lifelong eye health. Your eyes are one of the most vital organs in your body, yet they are often overlooked until vision problems begin to interfere with daily life. Many common eye diseases develop silently, showing little to…

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What Is Keratoconus and How Can Crosslinking Help

Corneal Surgery

What Is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape and structure of the cornea—the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye responsible for focusing light. In healthy eyes, the cornea maintains a smooth, round shape. However, in patients with keratoconus, the cornea gradually thins and begins to bulge outward into a…

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Avoid a Gap in Your Medicare Coverage for 2026

News & Media

Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. Recent updates from insurance carriers indicate that certain Medicare Advantage plans will be discontinued in select markets for 2026. This is a nationwide Medicare Advantage change that may affect how your overall health coverage is administered next year — not just your eye care…

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How to Choose the Right Oculoplastic Surgeon in San Diego

Oculoplastics

When it comes to delicate procedures around the eyes and face, choosing the right oculoplastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you can make. Oculoplastic surgery is a highly specialized field that blends reconstructive and cosmetic expertise, focusing on the eyelids, orbits, tear ducts, and surrounding facial structures. Because these procedures impact both appearance and eye health, it’s essential to…

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Premium vs. Traditional Cataract Lenses: Which Is Better for You? 

Cataracts

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed today—and thanks to modern technology, patients now have more choices than ever when it comes to their replacement lenses. At Eye Care of San Diego, Dr. Berkowitz explains that selecting the right intraocular lens (IOL) is an important step in tailoring cataract surgery to your unique vision…

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Seasonal Changes and Their Impact on Dry Eye in San Diego 

Dry Eye

As San Diego transitions from the warmth of summer into the early weeks of fall, many residents notice shifts not only in the weather but also in their eye comfort. While cooler evenings can feel refreshing, the combination of warm, dry winds and fluctuating humidity levels can make Dry Eye Syndrome worse. This condition, already…

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