Is Cataract Surgery Safe?
Are cataracts impairing your vision? Are you considering cataract surgery to reclaim your eyesight? Once cataracts begin affecting your ability to drive, read, or complete everyday activities, cataract surgery is the only treatment that can restore your vision. This makes it one of the most commonly performed procedures in the world, with millions undergoing cataract… Read More
A clear outlook: Gain confidence in cataract surgery
As an ophthalmologist over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients regain their vision and restore their quality of life through cataract surgery. While the thought of undergoing any surgical procedure can be daunting, I want to assure you that cataract surgery is a safe, effective and essentially painless… Read More
Does Insurance Cover the Cost of Cataract Surgery?
When you have cataracts, they can impact your quality of life and cause persistent vision issues. Cataracts get worse over time, so treating cataracts with surgery often becomes the only option to restore your vision. You may wonder if cataract surgery will require an out-of-pocket cost once it’s time for the procedure. Keep reading to… Read More
What Causes Cataracts?
Has your vision become cloudy with age? Cataracts are a common eye problem that impacts millions of Americans, particularly those over the age of sixty-five. Cataracts worsen with time, making it increasingly difficult to perform your everyday tasks. But what exactly causes cataracts, and what can you do if you have them? Keep reading to… Read More
Can Cataract Surgery Correct Astigmatism?
There are many conditions that can affect your eyes. Unfortunately, these conditions can sometimes happen at the same time. Occasionally, however, you have the opportunity to solve more than one problem with only one treatment. Cataracts and astigmatism are two common eye conditions that can be treated at the same time. Keep reading to learn… Read More
What Types of Cataracts Are There?
Given enough time, everyone will experience cataracts. However, not everyone will experience cataracts the same way. There are many different types of cataracts, all of which can affect your vision and quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about cataracts, including the different types! What Is A Cataract Made Of? To understand the different… Read More
Can You Get Cataracts in Your Thirties?
Typically, when most people hear the term cataracts, they think about a condition that affects older people. It is true that cataracts are usually found in senior citizens, but in reality, they can develop in people at any age. Newborns can even be born with cataracts. Keep reading to learn if you can get cataracts… Read More
What IOL Should I Choose?
An intraocular lens, or IOL, replaces the natural lens in your eye, which is where the cataract is, during cataract surgery. Choosing the right IOL can make a massive impact on your quality of life after cataract surgery. Without an IOL or your natural lens, you wouldn’t be able to see. There are many IOL… Read More
What Sets the Light Adjustable Lens Apart From Other IOLs?
Before you have cataract surgery, you will need to decide on an IOL, or artificial intraocular lens, to replace your natural lens. Recent advancements in IOL options have provided the option for you to have your vision finalized and customized after cataract surgery. Thanks to RxSight’s Light Adjustable Lens, you can personalize your vision after… Read More
6 Tips to Choosing the Best Cataract Surgeon in Fort Myers
If you have cataracts, you will eventually need to have cataract surgery to remove them and restore your vision. While the surgery is relatively simple, it still requires trust and cooperation with your surgeon to be successful. Finding the right cataract surgeon is important, and it can be challenging to know where to start. Keep… Read More