Category: Cataracts

Cataracts are one of the most common vision problems for older people. In fact, they are the leading cause of blindness in the world today. But if you have cataracts, it doesn’t mean you need to deal with vision loss forever. Thanks to cataract surgery, you can regain your clear vision and see well again!… Read More

After preparing for cataract surgery, your work isn’t finished quite yet. Over the course of the next few months, you will need to go through recovery. During cataract surgery, a flap is cut into your cornea. Your natural lens is then removed and replaced with an IOL. While this process does not take long, it… Read More

Going into cataract surgery, you may be pretty nervous. This is natural and to be expected. Want to help relax your nerves? Consider making a checklist of everything to expect during your procedure. Keep reading for a few tips on how to prepare before undergoing cataract surgery! Tests and Choosing an IOL About a week… Read More

It is normal to have concerns about cataract surgery. Our eyesight is a critical component to what makes us unique. Even if you have cataracts, it can be scary to think about risks that come with cataract surgery. You can put your mind to rest by reading up on the following cataract surgery facts! Cataract… Read More

Recovering from cataract surgery is not difficult, but it is important to do right. You are most likely to experience complications during recovery. This is the time you need to be most careful with your eyes. To help you, here are a few things to remember as you are healing. Do Not Rub Your Eyes… Read More

Cataracts occur when the lens of your eye (located behind the pupil) becomes cloudy. The lens serves a very important function in our eyesight. It focuses much of the light that passes through it onto the retina. The retina then senses the light and passes the information on to the brain. It is, of course,… Read More

Many people see the word “surgery” and associate it with pain. After all, the entire point of surgery is to correct a problem in the body and it is often quite invasive. But not all surgeries are the same. Cataract surgery lasts only about 10 minutes once it starts. And even better is it’s painless!… Read More

There is a relationship between dry eye and cataracts, but it isn’t what you think it is. Cataracts do not cause dry eye, but temporary dry eye is a possible side effect from cataract surgery. For many people, when they have dry eye after cataract surgery, it’s because they had it before. It is a… Read More

Intraocular lenses are a vital component to successful cataract surgery. IOLs replace lenses and can provide almost indistinguishable eyesight to the patient. Often, the patient ends up with better vision than they’ve ever had! But the world of IOLs is vast and can be quite confusing if you’re only starting to look into them. Wondering… Read More

There is no way to prevent cataracts. If you live long enough, you will eventually get cataracts. There are ways to slow down their progress, but they must be removed. There is only one way to do that, which is with cataract removal surgery. Cataracts usually grow slowly and do not need removal when they… Read More