Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Fuerst, voted by her peers as a 2021 California Super Doctor Rising Star! Super Doctors® Rising StarsSM is a select group of medical professionals, constituting approximately 5% of Southern Californian physicians. The selection is the result of an extremely rigorous nomination process conducted by the national...
The following article is from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The original text can be found here. Fireworks cause almost 2,000 eye injuries every year, according to a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. More than half of these injuries happen in children. Despite the statistics, most Americans still do not...
Corneal transplants are the most common type of tissue transplant in the United States. Medical advancements and the experience of dedicated surgeons like David Fuerst, MD and Nicole Fuerst, MD make cornea transplantation more routine than ever. If you need corneal surgery to help you see, then you want the...
What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the typically round, dome-shaped cornea progressively thins and weakens, causing the development of a cone-like bulge and optical irregularity of the cornea. This can result in significant vision impairment. What is cross-linking? Cross-linking is a minimally invasive, FDA approved, outpatient...
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. There are a variety of options to consider when it comes to cataract surgery. When you are seen for a cataract consultation in our Glendale or West Covina office, your doctor will make a recommendation...
Many glasses retailers claim that eyeglasses with special blue-light-blocking filters can improve sleep, reduce digital eye strain, and prevent eye disease. However, it is not necessary to purchase expensive glasses to achieve these goals Here are some facts about blue light and our eyes: Blue light from computers/phones/tablets will NOT...
As we learn more about the novel coronavirus and the disease that it causes (COVID-19), we are learning about the various parts of the body that it can affect. Our eyes may play a key role in both the spread and prevention of the new coronavirus outbreak. What eye symptoms...
The Fuerst Eye Center is committed to the health and safety of our patients, families, and staff. It is our top priority. As we continue to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we offer you this insight about our current office cleaning protocols as well as guidance designed to help...
Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) is extremely common and can cause symptoms that range from mildly irritating to debilitating. DES occurs when there is disruption in the tear film, which is a natural layer of tears that coats the surface of the eye. Your tears are comprised of water, oil, and...
