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How Do You Know If You Need Cataract Surgery?

Are you having trouble focusing on an object when looking at it? When you concentrate, does it appear doubled? Or, is your vision blurry or cloudy? If so, you may have cataracts. Before you panic, keep reading to learn more about cataracts and how cataract surgery can help. What Is A Cataract? A cataract is […]

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The Importance Of Cataract Awareness Month

June is Cataract Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness and hopefully motivate more people to seek treatment for cataracts. Keep reading to learn more about cataracts and cataract awareness month. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are the gradual clouding of your natural lens. They occur as the proteins in the lens begin to break […]

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Do I Need New Reading Glasses Or Cataract Surgery?

Are your reading glasses letting you down? Does your vision seem blurry or fuzzy when it once was clear? Maybe it’s time to invest in a new pair of glasses.  Or maybe you’re starting to develop cataracts, and it’s time to consider cataract surgery. Keep reading to learn more about reading glasses and cataract surgery […]

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At What Age Should I Start Considering Cataract Surgery?

Do you suffer from cataracts? This eye condition can leave you visually impaired. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in American adults over the age of 60. Anyone above the age of forty can have cataracts, even if they don’t know it. Cataract surgery is the only way to remove cataracts. Other treatments that […]

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3 Signs That It May Not Be Cataracts

Are you experiencing vision problems? It may or may not be cataracts. Cataract patients often experience blurry vision. Sometimes this blurry vision is described as “foggy.” Your vision may be a lot like looking through a foggy window. Other signs of cataracts include seeing halos around light sources. This can include walkway lights, street lights, […]

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How Do I Know What Kind Of IOL Is Best For Me?

Do you have an upcoming cataract surgery scheduled? Many patients with cataracts have been living with limited vision. Your vision may be blurry, foggy, or lack clarity. It might have been unsafe for you to drive, or even walk around at night. Luckily, your vision problems will soon be behind you. Cataract surgery not only […]

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The 3 Most Common Signs Of Cataracts

Cataracts can impair your vision and even cause vision loss. They can make it difficult to drive at night or read up close. If the vision loss becomes too severe you may want to consider cataract surgery. Keep reading for the 3 most common signs and symptoms of cataracts! 1. Blurred Vision The most common symptom […]

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3 Symptoms That May Mean It’s Time For Cataract Surgery

Blurred vision? Seeing double? Having trouble seeing at night? You might have cataracts. Cataracts can cause you to lose vision in one or both eyes. They can make your vision blurry. They can even make you see double! Having a cataract can also make it much harder to see at night, which can be troubling […]

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Improve Your Tennis Game with Cataract Surgery

Cataracts affect everyone. They are an inevitable part of aging. This has led to them being the most common cause of blindness in the world. They affect over 24 million people in the U.S. alone, a number that is expected to double by 2050. But there is some very good news about all this. As […]

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3 Things To Know About Cataract Surgery Before Undergoing It

Cataract surgery only takes about 10 minutes to perform, but there’s a little more to it. You need to prepare before undergoing the procedure. Here are some of the steps for preparing to have your cataracts removed. Keep reading for 3 things you should know about cataract surgery before undergoing it! 1. You Will Need […]

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