Author Dr. Jay Bansal

About Dr. Jay Bansal

Santa Rosa Ophthalmologist Jay Bansal, MD, medical director of LaserVue Eye Center is a nationally recognized Refractive Surgery specialist. Dr. Bansal is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance. Recognized as a VISX Star Surgeon and one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by Consumers’ Research Council, Dr. Bansal was among the first eye surgeons in California to perform the LASIK procedure. His career is dedicated to the research, teaching, and practice of advanced vision correction techniques. He has performed over 18,000 successful LASIK procedures and is certified as a trainer to other surgeons on both the VISX™ STAR and IntraLase™ Femtosecond laser systems. Dr. Bansal was the first eye surgeon in Northern California to offer the Wavelight Allegretto excimer laser to Bay Area LASIK patients. As a renowned San Francisco ophthalmologist, Dr. Bansal lectures frequently on vision correction both nationally and internationally.

Blog posts by Dr. Jay Bansal

20
Mar

Are You the Right Age for Cataract Surgery?

Is your vision blurry? Does it seem like it’s gradually worsening, making it more challenging to do the things you love? These are often some of the signs of having cataracts. Cataracts are one of the most common age-related eye conditions.  Most people will develop cataracts at some point in their life. Although cataracts are...

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15
Feb

Why You’ll Never Look at San Francisco the Same After ZEISS SMILE

Most people have heard of vision correction procedures. What could be better than permanently achieving visual freedom and saying goodbye to glasses and contact lenses?  But what most people only think of is one procedure: LASIK. LASIK is the most popular elective medical procedure you can undergo.  But that doesn’t mean it’s the only one!...

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23
Jan

7 Signs You’re a Great LASIK Candidate and Don’t Know it Yet

Do you want to stop depending on glasses and contact lenses? For those that qualify, LASIK is one of the best options.  It’s the most commonly performed vision correction procedure, and for a good reason. LASIK can give you total visual freedom from glasses and contact lenses.  The procedure is low risk and has a...

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19
Dec

How to Prepare to Change Your Life with the EVO Visian ICL

Do you long to wake up without fumbling for your glasses or needing to put in contact lenses? A vision correction procedure can improve your life by giving you total visual freedom. One of the newer, lesser-known, but incredibly revolutionary vision correction procedures is the EVO Visian ICL. The EVO Visian ICL is an implantable...

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11
Nov

Why Cataracts and Cataract Surgery are Part of Life

Have you recently found out you have cataracts? You’re not alone.  Cataracts are a prevalent age-related eye condition. Most people will develop cataracts at some point in their life.  They can be incredibly frustrating, making it more challenging to do many of the things you once loved as your vision gradually worsens. They can even...

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27
Oct

LASIK Changes Everything You See in San Francisco, and Here’s How

Glasses and contact lenses are great, but if you wear them, you know they come with limitations. If you live in the San Francisco area and are sick of dealing with visual aids, LASIK may be perfect for you! LASIK is a vision correction procedure that’s safe and highly effective to undergo with incredible results....

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20
Sep

How Soon Should an Eye Doctor Refer You to the Best Cataract Surgeon in San Francisco?

Are you suffering from cataracts that make it more challenging to live your life? If you have cataracts, your eye doctor may not immediately recommend treatment. You can have cataracts for years or even decades before they affect your ability to see. You may not even realize you have cataracts at this point! There’s only...

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29
Aug

Squeeze the Most Out of Summer in San Francisco with ZEISS SMILE

There’s a good chance you’ve already heard of LASIK, but have you heard of ZEISS SMILE? ZEISS SMILE is a laser vision correction procedure that produces results that are on par with the results of LASIK and other refractive laser procedures. Another advantage of ZEISS SMILE is that it’s less invasive than LASIK and PRK. Because of this,...

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22
Jul

Introducing EVO Visian ICL Lens

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At LaserVue Eye Center, we are excited to announce that the EVO Visian ICL Lens, which earned FDA approval in the United States in March 2022, is now available for our patients in San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Mountain View.

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20
May

Should I Get LASIK?

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Many people wonder whether or not LASIK is right for them. Here is a closer look at how LASIK laser eye surgery works, how it can improve your life through visual freedom, and why it might be right for you.  

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4
May

Dr. Jay Bansal Recognized as One of the “Best Cataract Surgeons in America”

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Dr. Bansal has been named one of the “Best Cataract Surgeons in America” for his exceptional care and delivering state-of-the-art outcomes to the patients of Northern California.

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22
Apr

6 Common Age-Related Eye Conditions in People Over 40

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Aging is an unstoppable natural process that increases the risk of various health conditions. For this reason, adults aged 40 and above are at greater risk of age-related eye conditions like glaucoma and cataracts. This article examines six of the most common age-related eye conditions, noting their prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Most Common...

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1
Apr

7 Tips for Healthy Eyes and Good Vision

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If you are interested in taking better care of your eyes, there’s no time like the present. Here are 7 things you can do to benefit your vision quality and boost your eye health!

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7
Feb

Can Astigmatism Affect Night Vision?

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In this article, we outline exactly how astigmatism can affect your ability to see at night and possible treatment options that can greatly improve your quality of vision.

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27
Jan

Can Blue Light Glasses Prevent Eye Damage?

Woman sitting at table with laptop in front of her closing her eyes and massaging bridge of her nose, trying to relive digital eye strain.

In this guide, we answer some of your most common questions about blue light, its potential effects on your eyes, and the most effective ways to prevent digital eye strain.

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