Why Do Colors Look Faded or Washed Out?
If the world seems a little duller than it used to, colors less vivid, whites with a yellowish cast, blues that look gray, you may assume it is simply part of getting older. In some cases, that is partially true. But faded or discolored vision is often a signal that something specific is happening inside […]
Light Adjustable Lens vs. Traditional Premium IOLs: Choosing Your Path to Clear Vision After Cataract Surgery
If you’re preparing for cataract surgery, you’ve likely discovered that choosing your intraocular lens (IOL) involves more decisions than you expected. Beyond simply removing your cloudy lens, cataract surgery offers an opportunity to customize your vision in ways that weren’t possible even a few years ago. Among the most exciting advances is the Light Adjustable […]
What Causes Milky or Hazy Vision?
You’re looking out the window, but it seems like there’s a film over everything. Colors look washed out, lights have halos around them, and the world appears as if you’re viewing it through frosted glass. This milky or hazy vision isn’t just frustrating, it’s your eyes trying to tell you something important. While many people […]
What’s The Difference Between Cataracts and Astigmatism?
“My vision is blurry, do I have cataracts or astigmatism?” It’s a question we hear frequently at Horizon Eye Care, and it makes sense why these two conditions get confused. Both can cause blurry vision, both affect how light enters your eye, and both are extremely common. But cataracts and astigmatism are fundamentally different conditions […]
Cataracts vs. Glaucoma: Understanding the Difference
Both cataracts and glaucoma rank among the most common causes of vision loss worldwide, yet they affect your eyes in completely different ways. Understanding these differences is crucial for protecting your vision, especially as you age. Approximately 4.22 million Americans have glaucoma, with nearly half unaware of their condition. Meanwhile, more than 20.5 million Americans […]
What to Expect After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure in the United States, helping over 4 million people each year restore their vision. With cataracts affecting over 20 million people in the U.S. over age 40, it’s no surprise that cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in this country. In fact, […]
Common Eye Conditions Affecting Seniors
One in four Americans over age 71 has visual impairment, yet many seniors don’t realize they have an eye condition until vision loss becomes noticeable. As we live longer and more active lives, maintaining healthy eyesight is more important than ever. The good news? Modern diagnostic tools and treatment options can preserve vision when conditions […]
Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL) Revolutionize Cataract Surgery
In the 277 years since the invention of cataract surgery in France, the fundamental principle has remained the same: Doctors remove the clouded lenses with which you were born, make their best estimate as to what artificial lenses will provide the vision you want, and insert them. But that has changed with the invention of […]
Patients Have Many Lens Choices After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most successful procedures in medicine, with 3.7 million Americans having it each year. But beyond removing your clouded lens, cataract surgery offers an opportunity you’ve never had before: the chance to choose how you want to see the world. Your choice of intraocular lens (IOL) determines whether you’ll need […]