Cataract

Cataract

Choosing the right intraocular lens (IOL) is one of the most important parts of cataract surgery. Your lens choice affects your vision for decades. This guide explains the differences between standard and premium IOLs so patients can make informed decisions. What Is an IOL? An intraocular lens is a clear artificial lens implanted after cataract removal. Standard (Monofocal) IOLs Monofocal lenses: Are typically covered by insurance Provide clear vision atRead More →

Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States — and for good reason. It is safe, effective, and can dramatically improve vision. Patients often feel nervous because they don’t know what to expect. Below is a clear breakdown of the cataract surgery process, from pre-op evaluation to recovery. What Is Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery is a procedure where the cloudy natural lens is removedRead More →

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of blurry vision in adults, especially as we age. Many patients in Central Florida assume that gradual vision changes are “normal,” but in many cases, the early signs of cataracts are responsible. The good news is that cataracts are highly treatable, and early evaluation by an experienced ophthalmologist can help preserve your vision and quality of life. What Are Cataracts? A cataractRead More →

Wearing sunglasses to protect your recently operated eye is one of the most important things that you can do to ensure your best possible outcome. We highly recommend polarized lenses with 100% protection from UVA, UVB and UVC rays. View VideoRead More →

The first symptom of cataracts is often decreased night vision. Cataracts cause the light to become distorted which frequently produces halos around lights — again, mostly at night. In fact, a recent study quoted by Ophthalmology Times stated,”cataracts and blurred vision, even if moderate, severely reduce the frequency and distance at which drivers recognize pedestrians at night, even in drivers who passed the vision test required to obtain a licenseRead More →

An Intraocular Lens (IOL) implant is a synthetic, artificial lens placed inside the eye that replaces the focusing power of a natural lens that is surgically removed. When the natural lens is removed, most of the eye’s focusing ability is lost. In order to restore vision, an IOL lens can be used. View VideoRead More →

Lots of people have cataracts that do not cause blurred vision or interfere with the activities of daily life. These individuals should not undergo unnecessary surgery to remove their cataracts. However, if an individual has blurred vision that makes it difficult to do the things that he or she wants and needs to do, it is time to consider cataract surgery. View VideoRead More →

What is Cataract? A cataract is a loss of transparency, or clouding, of the normally clear lens of the eye. As one ages, chemical changes occur in the lens that make it less transparent. The loss of transparency may be so mild vision is hardly affected or so severe that no shapes or movements are seen, only light and dark. When the lens gets cloudy enough to obstruct vision toRead More →