Cataract Surgery Procedure and What to Expect
Cataracts are one of the most common eye-related problems in the world today. It occurs when the eye lens becomes cloudy, leading to misty and hazy vision. Occurring naturally due to age, anyone that develops cataracts will eventually see a significant loss of clear vision, which can only be addressed through surgery. Cataract surgery happens… Read more
Reasons Why a Yearly Eye Exam Are a Good Idea?
Most people think nothing of scheduling regular visits with the medical doctor or their dentist in order to make sure that they are physically fit and healthy and that their teeth stay white, bright, and cavity free. When it comes to eye care however they tend only to seek the services of an optometrist when… Read more
What Is There To Know About Cataract Surgery?
As we get older our eyes go through a process of aging. You may first start to notice your near vision getting a bit worse and that you need to hold things a little closer. Then you may need to start wearing reading glasses; this is called presbyopia. This is where the lens within the… Read more
The ABC’s of Cataracts
When Shakespeare’s King Lear calls on “cataracts” to spout during his “blow winds, and crack your cheeks!” speech, he’s not asking for cloudy vision. In Shakespeare’s day, a “cataract” also means a huge waterfall. This is fitting because the clouds of white foam arising from a waterfall are metaphorically like the cloudy vision caused by… Read more
A Guide to LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery
What is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK eye surgery is the most common type of laser eye surgery. As a relatively straight-forward procedure, LASIK eye surgery has helped to restore vision to those suffering from a range of eye conditions. Anyone with eyeglasses or contact lenses will no longer need to rely on eyecare to see… Read more