While the concept of cataract surgery is nothing new, methodologies are rapidly evolving. Traditional surgery requires surgeons to extract cataracts and replace the lens using rather basic surgical tools and basic lenses.…
Before you jump to schedule an appointment for cataract surgery, here are some things you should know:…
Cataracts occur when the eyes’ lenses become clouded. They are the most common reason for vision loss in elderly patients, and there are more people worldwide afflicted with this condition than with macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Today, more …
Cataracts are a natural fact of aging. Fortunately, with surgery, the cloudy lens can be removed and replaced with one that will help patients see clearly for the rest of their lives. In fact, some of the newer intraocular lenses …
The gift of sight is a precious thing; and as we age, sometimes our sight begins to decrease through the burden of cataracts. While common, cataracts can certainly rob us of seeing the world clearly. It can also make everyday …
Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye operations performed in the US. Over 3 million patients choose to undergo the procedure every year. There is rarely any complication with cataract surgery, and most are able to recover …
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and quickest medical procedures performed in the world today. Performed on an outpatient basis, the surgery itself normally takes only 10 to 20 minutes to perform, to remove the opaque clusters that clump …
When the eyes natural lenses become cloudy, the condition is referred to as cataracts. This is usually a result of old age, but may also be brought on by physical, drug, or chemical injury. Though rare, some people are …
The protective, transparent outer layer of your eye is called the cornea. It has an elliptical curvature that refracts light and it contributes to approximately two-thirds of the total focusing power of the eye.…
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. Although, in rare cases, it can affect infants, cataracts is also one of the most common medical conditions caused by aging.…
