Category: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What if I told you that there was a lens that could be implanted at the time of surgery that could be adjusted NON-SURGICALLY and NON-INVASIVELY to minimize your need for glasses after surgery? Well, it’s true! Let’s go back for a second. Cataract surgery is performed almost 3 million times per year in the… Read More

Cataract surgery is a common medical procedure that keeps improving all the time. Surgeons can perform it quickly and effectively, and it can now improve your eyesight to a greater level than ever before. Thanks to advances in intraocular lenses (IOLS), cataract surgery can give you the best eyesight of your life! One lens revolutionizing… Read More

The month of June has been designated as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the most common cause of preventable blindness worldwide. In the United States alone, more than 25 million people suffer with poor vision due to cataracts. So, what is a cataract? As we mature, the normally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy…. Read More