The Easy Guide To Cataract Surgery Recovery
Cataract surgery is a common procedure that can restore any vision that’s been lost due to cataracts. Getting any surgery can be stressful, but cataract surgery is one of the fastest and most painless. Compared to the benefits of being able to see again without cataracts, most patients find it worth it. Even though cataract…
Read MoreIs LASIK The Right Choice For You?
Considering LASIK? It probably won’t surprise you to learn that it’s one of the most popular procedures! Since its introduction, LASIK has become a modern procedure thanks to advanced technology. With better technology, LASIK is now safer and more reliable than ever before! LASIK offers millions of patients the opportunity to experience visual freedom. Keep…
Read MoreDo You Know These Cataract Facts?
When it comes to cataracts, people often have no clue what to expect. Some people may not even know what a cataract is! Like any other eye condition, there are factors at play with cataracts. Keep reading to learn important facts about cataracts! What is a cataract? A cataract develops when proteins in the eye…
Read MoreCan You Trust LASIK Lifetime Guarantees?
Those LASIK “Lifetime Guarantees” sure sound amazing, don’t they? LASIK procedures don’t come cheap, after all. This makes lifetime guarantees seem like they are too good to be true. It might even take a bit of the sting you’re feeling from the total LASIK cost your LASIK surgeon quoted you. And that’s the rub. You…
Read MoreGlasses, Contacts, or LASIK?
Think about it for a moment. How many people do you know that wear glasses or contacts? Five? Ten? Maybe more? According to the CDC, about 12 million people in the United States have some form of visual impairment. That’s a lot of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses! But it’s not as many as there…
Read MoreSeparating Cataract Fact From Fiction
Did you know that cataracts are the number one cause of vision loss across the globe? In the United States, they affect 22 million Americans who are 40 and older. But somehow, cataract misconceptions are still commonplace. Let’s start sorting through the fiction to find the cataract facts you need to know. Cataract Myth #1:…
Read MoreIs Blurry Vision Normal After Cataract Surgery?
It’s cloudy vision and other symptoms that cause people to get cataract surgery. Another question worth asking is if it is normal to have blurry vision after the procedure? Read on to learn more! The Definition Of Cataracts Cataracts are an age-related condition, often affecting people over the age of 55. In most cases, when cataracts…
Read MoreWhat Will LASIK Really Cost Me?
The cost of LASIK has increased over the last few years thanks to inflation. The average cost of LASIK for both eyes totaled about $4,100 in 2016. However, the actual out of pocket costs depend on a multitude of factors including the experience level of your LASIK surgeon, and the technology used for your LASIK…
Read MoreProtecting Your Eyes After LASIK: Are Your Sunglasses Doing the Job?
by Dr. Kathryn Barberic, OD Summer is on its way! Choosing the best protection after LASIK: Are you wearing the right pair of sunglasses? Spring is finally here, thank goodness, and summer is right around the corner. Along with the warmer weather comes a lot more fun in the sun- fishing outings, trips to the…
Read MoreAstigmatism and its Importance in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
by Terrence J. Doherty, MD “I was told that I have astigmatism.” This is a common phrase that eye doctors hear from their patients, especially when they present for LASIK or cataract surgery. Sometimes it’s even phrased “an astigmatism” like an object of some kind. Although most of these patients are familiar with the term…
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