Complications From Cataract Surgery
Although cataract surgery is a relatively safe procedure, it is not 100% risk-free. In other words, complications can arise after cataract surgery that may result in either temporary or permanent vision problems.…
June is Cataract Awareness Month
The month of June is Cataract Awareness Month. Therefore, it’s important to educate others and make people aware of this condition. Around 60% of people over the age of 60 will develop cataracts.…
Different Types of Cataracts
One of the leading causes of blindness is cataracts. When the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, the result is vision loss, as light cannot travel well through the clouded lens. …
Intraocular Lenses and Cataract Surgery
Intraocular lenses or IOL are primarily used to treat eye conditions such as myopia and cataracts. Surgeons typically implant these lenses into the eyes during cataract surgery, which involves removing the cloudy part that develops over time and replacing …
The Blade-free Cataract Surgery Houston Wants
While traditional cataract surgeries are still considered safe and successful procedures in medicine even today, blade-free cataract surgery offers significant advantages over other methods.…
How DSEAK Is Changing Cataract Surgery
Particularly among the aged population, cataracts have always been something to be dreaded. While this remains true even today, modern medical technology has made it possible for cataract problems to be beaten. One of the most effective ways of dealing …
Cataract Surgery Using Intraocular Lens Implants
Cataracts are a common condition, especially in the elderly. Cataracts develop when protein deposits cloud the eye’s natural lens, causing the patient’s vision to become impaired. Many patients who have cataracts state that it seems as though they are looking …
Cataract Surgery Recovery Times
Cataract surgery is a very common outpatient procedure. There are no serious complications in the vast majority of patients. Although the surgery takes ten minutes at most, there is a recovery time. Proper aftercare is important to ensure successful results.…
New Study Finds Sunlight Exposure Contributes to Cataracts
We’ve always been told not to stare at the sun, and an interesting new study confirms this. With over 24 million Americans suffering from cataracts, aging may not be the only factor contributing to these hindrances in sight. Read …
Cataract Eye Surgery Numbers and Statistics
We've previously gone over Lasik eye surgery numbers and statistics and thought now would be a good time to do the same for cataracts. With more Americans developing them as they get older, and medical technology finding ways to make cataract eye surgery more effective and cost-efficient, the following numbers may surprise you. According to [...]