As we get older, our vision often suffers. Cataracts are one of several age-related conditions that affects vision. They are also very common! And you don’t need to be elderly to have cataracts– even being over 40 puts you at risk. Because of this, it’s not unlikely that at some point you may have to… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | July 12, 2019
If you are reading this, either you or someone you love is preparing for cataract surgery. We’ve prepared a list to help you stay informed every step of the way. Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the country. In the case of cataract surgery, it means you’ll know that the… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | June 12, 2019
If you’re like millions of Americans, you have a cataract. But what if you had LASIK in the past? Can you still have cataract surgery? The answer is yes! Keep reading to learn more about cataract surgery after LASIK! What happens during LASIK? When you undergo LASIK, it involves reshaping your cornea to correct refractive… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | May 31, 2019
Have you or a family member been recently told you have cataracts? You may feel confused and unsure about where to start. Do you need cataract surgery? What is a cataract? Keep reading to get answers to your FAQs about cataracts! Q: What is a cataract? A. A clouding of the lens of the eye…. Read More
Posted in Cataracts | April 12, 2019
What do you think of when cataracts come up in conversation? Maybe it’s someone elderly who has them or they’ve gone blind. There’s a lot more to cataracts than that! Keep reading for 6 facts you should know about them! Cataracts are (very) Common: Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | March 15, 2019
While cataracts aren’t preventable, there are ways to lower your risks of developing them. Read on to learn more about superfoods that could help lower your risk of developing cataracts! Can Certain Foods Help Lower My Cataract Risk? Yes! According to various studies, superfoods can make a difference! This is because they are rich in… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | February 8, 2019
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. The clouding is comprised of proteins in the eye. Over time, these proteins move around and may form a clump. When this happens, a cataract starts developing on the lens. Because this can happen slowly over time, many patients don’t know they have a… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | January 11, 2019
Did you know that age alone increases your risk of developing cataracts? Or that every year, that risk increases? Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss in the world, but they are also one of the most treatable. Surgery for cataract removal is the only way to “cure” cataracts. This is only… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | December 14, 2018
Feeling nervous about cataract surgery? There’s nothing to be scared of! Calm down by reading these 6 cataract facts! What Is A Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens that can result in total loss of vision if left untreated. As proteins in the eye clump together, the amount of light that reaches… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | November 16, 2018
The vision changes that occur due to a cloudy cataract can seriously affect a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, cataract surgery can restore clear vision and eliminate many cataract symptoms. During cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon removes your natural lens where the cataract is and replaces it with an artificial lens. Cataract surgery is a relatively quick procedure with… Read More
Posted in Cataracts | January 23, 2017