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 […]