Category: cataracts

Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S.? Cataracts are a serious eye condition that can impact your ability to confidently drive, work, and do your favorite activities. Understanding your risk as you get older is key to protecting your vision, as the vast majority of cataracts are… Read More

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

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

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

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