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Is There Any Way To Prevent Cataracts?

Is There Any Way To Prevent Cataracts?

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially among older adults. By age eighty, fifty percent of people have cataracts or have already had surgery to restore their vision. Getting regular eye exams and protecting your eye health overall can...

6 Facts About Dry Eye Syndrome You Should Know

Chronic dry eyes are uncomfortable and irritating, and they can also cause vision problems. Although most people will experience dry eye at some point in their lives due to various factors, some people experience more severe and chronic dry eye that requires the...

Why Does Everyone Develop Cataracts?

Why Does Everyone Develop Cataracts?

Cataracts are natural changes that happen to the eyes, often due to aging. This eye condition can make your vision blurry and cause difficulty reading. Cataracts don’t cause pain and, in most cases, don’t affect vision right away. Eventually, they may progress to the...

What Happens During Corneal Transplant Surgery?

What Happens During Corneal Transplant Surgery?

  Corneal transplant surgery is a vision-saving procedure. It’s considered one of the most successful transplant procedures, and eye surgeons perform over 400,000 corneal transplants each year. If you have a health condition or injury and have been told you need...

How to Pick the Right Eye Surgeon for Cataract Surgery

Being told that you need to have cataract surgery can be an overwhelming experience. While removing your cataracts can guide your way to better vision, any surgical treatment can trigger feelings of anxiety.  Finding the right eye surgeon can ease your mind and...

How Do Cataracts Impact Vision and Daily Life?

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision changes for older adults. They occur when the proteins inside the eye's lens begin to break down and clump up, creating cloudy spots.  Instead of the lens being perfectly clear, the cataracts limit the amount of...

What Makes LASIK Worth It?

LASIK surgery is one of the most popular elective procedures in the United States and has a tremendous record of safety and success. Over ninety percent of people who have had LASIK are happy with their results. Deciding whether LASIK is right for you is a significant...

The Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Cataract Surgery

Cataracts affect millions of people aged forty and older, making cataract surgery one of the most common operations performed in the United States. If your eye doctor has recommended cataract surgery, you likely have questions about what to expect before, during, and...

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