Are you getting ready to have cataract surgery? The intraocular lens you choose is one of the most important parts of the process. Opting for a premium IOL can restore the vision that was stolen by having cataracts. In fact, choosing the right premium IOL can provide you with the best vision of your life. […]
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Don’t forget … Although for the tax year 2019, the IRS announced new contribution limits for both the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and the Health Savings Accounts (HSA), these accounts may still be used for life-improving procedures such as LASIK and Advanced Cataract Surgery. Take advantage of this opportunity to see better than you have […]
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Inside our eyes, we have a natural lens. The lens bends (refracts) light rays that come into the eye to help us see. The lens should be clear. If you have a cataract, your lens has become cloudy. It is like looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. Things look blurry, hazy or less […]
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Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, it can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness Month in June, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology […]
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In the normal human eye, light rays travel into the eye through the pupil. They pass through the clear lens and focus onto the retina. In an eye with a cataract, light scatters throughout the eye instead of focusing precisely on the retina. Cataract as part of aging Though there are other risk factors for cataracts, aging is the […]
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Question:Can wearing eye makeup, perfume, hairspray, nail polish or other beauty products worsen a pre-existing cortical cataract? I was recently diagnosed and I want to know which products to avoid that could make it worse. Answer:Most common beauty products are very unlikely to cause or worsen cataract if used properly. Products designed to be used […]
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Question:I am 67 years old and have had a diagnosis of mild cataracts. Is there any way to prevent or slow its development? Answer:Cataracts are a normal function of aging. If you live long enough, you will develop cataracts. That being said, there are a few things that can be done to delay some forms […]
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The main risk of not having a cataract removed is that you will be living with compromised vision from the cataract that is known to result in a higher incidence of falls as well as other problems. If your vision is not bothersome and you feel you can get around and do all activities of […]
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Many Americans don’t eat enough fresh vegetables and fruits. Most of us know that these foods are important for avoiding heart disease, stroke and cancer. But did you know that regularly enjoying a piece of fruit and a side of vegetables can help prevent vision loss from cataracts? Studies from the United States, Japan and […]
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The Tecnis Symfony provides a full range of continuous high-quality vision following cataract surgery When a person is diagnosed with cataracts, the treatment is to remove and replace the clouded lens with an intraocular lens or IOL. Advancements have led to new lenses that not only remove the cloudiness from cataracts, but actually help improve […]
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