Dr. Mont Cartwright

Common surgeries graph comparing most performed surgeries and showing cataract surgery is the most common

At one point, after age 50, most of us will likely hear our eye doctor say, “Well, you have cataracts.” A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or corneal refractive surgery like LASIK. Modern cataract surgery usually can restore vision lost to cataracts, and often can reduce your dependence on eyeglasses as well. Cataract PrevalenceRead 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 →