Know the Causes and Symptoms of Cataracts

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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….

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Why You Should Choose A Premium IOL During Cataract Surgery

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Cataract surgery is surprisingly customizable. Since it is such a simple procedure, you would think there is one way to do it, and everyone has the same outcome. But that’s not true. Keep reading to learn about the different options available for cataract surgery. What Is Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery replaces your cataract-afflicted natural lens…

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6 Signs It Could Be Time For Cataract Surgery

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Is your vision blurry or distorted? You may be suffering from cataracts at this very moment and not even realize that you are. Cataracts develop and mature so slowly that many people do not realize their vision has changed. As your vision changes, you may get used to it or adapt. If your vision is…

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Is Vision Loss From Cataracts Permanent?

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Cataracts are a big problem for many people. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. Cataracts are an unavoidable part of life since at some point almost everyone will get them. But don’t let that frighten you. It’s possible to treat cataracts. Better yet, the surgery to remove them is…

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5 Tips For A More Relaxed Cataract Surgery Recovery

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Recovering from any kind of surgery is not exactly anyone’s idea of fun. But having cataract surgery is not so bad! You’ll have to be careful during the initial stages of healing after you leave the office. You will likely find that you can resume most of your normal routine within just a few weeks…

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Cataract Awareness Month

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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, over 25 million people suffer with poor vision due to cataracts and about 50% of people will have or have had surgery for cataracts. So, what is a cataract?…

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Is Getting Cataract Surgery In The Spring Smart?

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Living with cataracts can be a challenge, but luckily removing them is easy and as safe as a surgery can be. There are ways to manage your cataracts, such as adding extra lighting and wearing glasses more often. You may also be wondering if there are better times of the year to get procedures like…

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Are Premium IOLs Worth It?

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If you are preparing for cataract surgery, then you need to think about what your vision will be like after. There’s more to cataract surgery than removing cataracts from your eyes. The lens must also be fully removed and then replaced with an IOL. Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are synthetic devices. They’re made from silicone or…

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Introducing the Light Adjustable Lens™ by RxSight

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The First and Only Lens Adjusted Specifically for Patients AFTER Cataract Surgery! Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Frantz EyeCare, is pleased to announce the addition of the Light Adjustable Lens™ and Light Delivery Device to the premium cataract treatments offered to patients at Frantz EyeCare. The unique feature of this system is…

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