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Cataract Surgery

26
Feb

Your Guide to Wearing Sunglasses After Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a quick and painless procedure that restores people’s quality of vision. Since cataracts affect so many people, the technology used in this procedure has been perfected. Eye care specialists use numbing eye drops so that you don’t feel a thing during the procedure.  The most important step in having a cataract surgery procedure done is the aftercare.

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29
Jan

What Happens if Cataracts Go Untreated?

A cataract is when a cloudy or opaque lens develops on one or both of your eyes. This cloudiness obstructs light from passing through, which can make your vision blurry, similar to looking through a foggy window. Cataracts are a degenerative condition that will get worse over time if left untreated.  This condition affects a significant amount of people, especially

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6
Oct

Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery Post-Op Care & Recovery

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed in the United States. Most people do not experience complications and can enjoy clear vision within a couple of weeks. There should be little to no discomfort during your recovery period. During cataract surgery, a small incision is made in the front of your eye so your eye

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23
Mar

Can Cataracts Come Back After Surgery?

As we age, our eyes go through changes that occur naturally. One of those changes can be the development of a cataract, a condition that impairs vision. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), cataracts affect more than half of all Americans aged 80 or older.  Luckily, cataract patients have surgical options that can fully rid them of the visual

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12
Aug

When Do I Need Cataract Surgery?

When is the right time for cataract surgery? It’s a question many patients have.  Most individuals will develop cataracts—the clouding of your eye’s natural lens—with age. However, the question of when you need cataract surgery may vary.  There’s no set time anyone should get cataract surgery, nor does having cataracts mean you need to undergo eye surgery right away. Some

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24
Apr

What is a TRULIGN Toric Lens?

With advancements in modern medicine, multiple vision problems can be corrected with one procedure. The TRULIGN Toric Intraocular Lens specifically can address astigmatism, presbyopia, and cataracts at the same time. So what is a TRULIGN Toric Lens, and how does it work? Read on to learn more. What is a TRULIGN Toric Lens? TRULIGN Toric is a brand of a

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10
Apr

What is Crystalens Aspheric Optic?

Dependence upon corrective lenses to improve your vision becomes tiresome. Some patients opt for a more permanent solution that can correct both cataracts and presbyopia at the same time: the Crystalens Aspheric Optic lens procedure. Here is a quick rundown of the procedure, its benefits, side effects, and the downtime you can expect for recovery. What Crystalens Aspheric Optic Means

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2
Apr

Understanding Astigmatism and Cataracts: Today’s Treatment Options for Both

An astigmatism and cataracts are two very different things, but they are often discussed together due to a previous conflict in corrective surgery. Cataracts are when the lens of the eye becomes translucent as opposed to transparent, a sort of obstruction of the lens, and develops with age. Cataracts typically develop in a person’s 60s, but it varies from person

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26
Mar

Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery: What It Is and What It Can Do for Your Eyes

A cataract is a condition that results in progressive clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This condition is more common with increased age, but can develop at any point in life. Cataracts are treated with a highly successful outpatient procedure. Today, patients can elect to have traditional cataract surgery or laser refractive cataract surgery. What’s the Difference Between

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3
Feb

Guide To Cataract Surgery: What Michigan Residents Should Know

Who Needs Cataract Surgery in Michigan? Getting surgery is a serious decision to make. Moreover, knowing how to talk to your eye doctor about it is essential when it comes to your physical well-being. Use this refractive cataract surgery FAQ not only as a resource but as a guide for broaching this important conversation with your eye doctor. 1. What

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