Several low-income and uninsured Santa Barbara patients saw the light Saturday morning, thanks to the work of three local eye surgeons, two anesthesiologists and their teams of dedicated volunteers. Cataract Day was a collaboration between humanitarian nonprofit SEE International and the Santa Barbara Surgery Center. One by one, seven grateful patients left the surgery center […]

SEE International and Santa Barbara ophthalmologist, Dr. Michael Paveloff, recently returned from the “Panama Mission 2011”, a surgical expedition aimed at restoring vision to disadvantaged people of the country. SEE (Surgical Eye Expeditions) is a nonprofit, humanitarian organization comprised of volunteer ophthalmic surgeons who provide medical, surgical and educational services around the world. Since being […]

For millions of women around the world, wearing makeup is a natural part of their daily routine. Many women consider makeup an essential for personal care and beauty yet are unaware of the potential eye problems that it can create. The purpose of makeup is to help make a woman look fresher and radiant. However, […]

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. The study included an analysis of eyes with […]

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 […]

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. At symposiums held in Seattle and Spokane, Dr. Paveloff discussed the importance of patient education in selecting the proper lens to achieve […]

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Risk factors for glaucoma typically include age, family history and high intraocular pressure (IOP). A new report indicates that a lack of exercise may also put people at risk for the disease. Additionally, the study, which analyzed thousands of runners, found that the faster the runner the more the risk of glaucoma decreased. The recent […]

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. Locally, through its Santa Barbara Vision Care Program, ophthalmologists provide eye examinations and surgical procedures to residents of […]

Dr. Michael Paveloff was recently selected as one of the Top 100 LASIK Surgeons in the United States by LaserVision. Dr. Paveloff has now achieved this prestigious award for four consecutive years. The annual award is presented to 100 LASIK surgeons in the United States who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to excellence in LASIK laser vision correction. […]