News Archives

SEE International …Vision for the World

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides medical, surgical and educational services by volunteer ophthalmic surgeons. The primary objective is to restore sight worldwide to individuals who are disadvantaged and visually impaired.

Local doctors return sight to needy patients

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Dr. Paveloff and SEE International recently restored vision to several low-income and uninsured patients from Santa Barbara.

Tips to Protect Your Eyes

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Here are 10 Tips about Eye Care that everyone should know!

Dr. Paveloff Selected a Top LASIK Surgeon

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Find out how Dr. Paveloff became a Top LASIK Surgeon

Exercise and Reducing the Risk of Glaucoma

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Risk factors for glaucoma typically include age, family history and high intraocular pressure. A new report indicates that a lack of exercise may also put people at risk for the disease.

Dr. Paveloff Discusses Benefits of New Lenses

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

As a result of his expertise and exceptional visual outcomes involving cataract surgery, Dr. Michael Paveloff was recently asked to speak to fellow ophthalmologists about the advancements in multifocal and presbyopia correcting lenses.

Cataract Surgery Volume Increases Nationally

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A recent survey conducted by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) showed that the number of cataract surgeries has increased in the United States. Over 3.21 million procedures were performed which is a 2% increase from 2008.. Likewise, the use of specialty, or presbyopic IOLs, has increased steadily since receiving FDA approval. Since 2008, the use of these lenses has increased 24%.

Study Compares LASIK to PRK Outcomes

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In a recent study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, LASIK patients demonstrated greater refractive stability six to nine years after surgery than PRK patients. The study evaluated 389 eyes of 229 patients who were treated for correction of myopia (nearsightedness) with an excimer laser.