Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The condition causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy, which affects vision. The good news is that there are many ways to reduce the risk of cataract development. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to vision loss. The most common surgical procedure […]
Great news: When it comes to correcting your vision, there are several options available to you. The one you choose will depend on your individual vision requirements, as well as your lifestyle. Join us as we take a look at the pros and cons of glasses, contacts, and laser eye surgery. Glasses This most frequently […]
We’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and things are finally, albeit slowly, starting to look up. The light at the end of the tunnel is growing a little brighter! With two effective vaccines on the market, and millions of dosages having been administered, more health practices have re-opened their doors and resumed surgical procedures. […]
If you’ve been relying on contact lenses, now may be the time to consider laser eye surgery for permanent vision correction. LASIK surgery has been performed for more than two decades. Advancements have made it extremely safe and effective. Here are a few reasons you should consider LASIK vs. contacts in 2021. Reduced Risk of […]
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can occur in anyone who spends hours viewing a computer screen, whether at work, attending school from home, or doing any task that involves using a computer or digital device. Viewing digital screens is more visually demanding than reading a printed page. Associated eye strain and discomfort affect between 50% and […]
As you are preparing for your cataract surgery, we recommend you take the time to review our post-operative cataract surgery care tips. We encourage you to ask your eye surgeon any questions before your surgery to ensure you understand what you should and should not do immediately after your surgery. 1. Do take all medications […]
Cataracts are normally caused by aging yet can occur in younger people sooner from an eye injury, diabetes, excessive UV sunlight exposure, and other such reasons. Cataracts occur when the proteins in the lens of the eye start to form on the lens. This “clumping” will appear as a white dot on the surface of […]
Blindness due to cataracts is possible if cataracts treatment is not sought. Over time, cataracts will continue to develop and, eventually, lead to reduced vision and, potentially, blindness. However, unlike other forms of blindness that result in permanent vision loss, it is possible to restore vision with laser vision surgery. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are […]
In recent years, as people have become more involved in their healthcare and treatment options, there has been a growth in so-called natural cataract treatment methods that claim they can prevent and cure cataracts without cataract eye surgery. What is true and what is not? Let’s debunk some of these myths to better help you […]
The early stages of cataract development can be quite challenging to identify and will likely cause little discernible interference to your day to day activities. However, the transformative and life-altering effects a cataract will ultimately cause are undeniable. Unless diagnosed and properly treated, a cataract will eventually lead to vision loss and even total blindness. […]
