There are several structures in the eyes, each one with an important role. At the front of the eye is the lens. You could think of this just like a camera lens, a movable structure that can focus up close and far away to produce clear, sharp vision. The lens of the eye has proteins […]
Cataract surgery becomes necessary for many people who develop thickening of the eye’s lens. Without surgery, the worsening cloudiness on the eye’s lens can degrade vision to such a degree that quality of life diminishes. We don’t want that to happen. If you or someone you love is experiencing the signs of cataracts, schedule a […]
The development of cataracts is usually slow and progressive. The gradual changes that occur in visual acuity are typically so subtle that treatment to remove clouded lenses is not perceived as an urgent matter. Ultimately, the timing of cataract surgery is a very personal matter. Once the clouded lens is replaced, the full extent of […]
If we look at statistics, we may become concerned about the high likelihood that we could get cataracts later in life. Seeing that 70% of adults do, why would we feel overly optimistic that we could dodge that bullet? According to research, there are fewer cases of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma combined than […]
When you have a cataract, your ability to visualize objects clearly becomes more and more difficult. The progression of cataracts typically does not threaten permanent vision. However, there usually comes a point when you say “enough is enough.” It is then when the work of renewing your vision begins, and we are here by your […]
Although cataract surgery may sound like a complex procedure, what it involves is really quite simple. Basically, the cataract surgeon will simply remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with a lens implant. In the past, cataract surgery was only performed once the cataract was well developed. However, newer techniques have made surgery possible […]
It’s no secret that our eyesight gradually decreases as we age. However, certain conditions may cause the loss of vision to happen more rapidly. Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss, affecting millions of people over the age of 65. But what exactly are cataracts? Cataracts are a clouding of the lens within the […]
Cataract surgery is among the most common surgical procedures in the country today. The majority of patients who undergo this procedure receive monofocal IOLs, which are lenses used to correct distance vision. While these lenses may successfully correct one’s long-distance vision, they do not provide any help with functional vision. That means that patients will […]
While it’s normal for our eyesight to start to decline when we get older, there are certain conditions that can make that happen much more quickly. Cataracts are an incredibly common cause of vision loss, affecting over half of all Americans over the age of 65. So what exactly are cataracts, and what are the […]
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), an advocacy group for diabetes research and awareness, is a leading resource when it comes to diabetes information. In a recent article, the ADA outlined some important eye care tips for those suffering from this far-too-common condition. While some of these tips will be obvious to any diabetes patient—keep blood […]
