Once a cataract has been diagnosed, the next most logical question is what should be done about it. In this section you can learn about the various technologies that are used in cataract care both surgical and non surgical options.
It is a fact, that cataracts are irreversible; neither with eye drops, pills, eye exercises, glasses, acupuncture, herbs, nor any other non surgical methods. Just as one cannot unboil an egg, one can't reverse a cataract once it has formed.
Most patients diagnosed with a cataract are faced with a choice of either coping with the symptoms, while trying to address them with glasses or contacts, or undergoing the definitive treatment of cataract extraction.
Every normally developed human eye contains within it a crystalline lens. This lens is a clear organ made up of proteins and it's responsible for focusing images on the retina, much like the lens inside a camera that brings images to focus on film. With time and under the influence of factors such as ultraviolet […]
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The Day Of Your Surgery Before The Surgery Take any prescribed heart, blood pressure and eye medication at your usual times (you can take minimal amount of water with your medications if needed, however do not eat or drink anything else). The morning of the surgery discontinue all eye medications in the eye that will […]
Modern cataract surgery presents patients with an opportunity to greatly enhance the quality of vision. During treatment the cloudy lens is replaced with a clear intraocular lens (IOL) implant. As a result the vision is greatly enhanced. During your cataract consultation we will perform necessary tests to know about your candidacy, your goals and your expectations.
The Catalys Laser System is a state-of-the-art laser that makes optimal treatment outcomes possible during cataract surgery. It improves on our already impressive cataract removal techniques, by allowing our doctors to plan and execute every step of cataract surgery with a heightened level of precision.
There are many ways to clean your glasses, but did you know that the most common method, wiping your glasses with your shirt, can damage the lenses? There is most likely a lot of dust on your shirt that has the potential to scratch the lenses of your glasses, and over time can make the lenses dull and foggy. There are many cleaning solutions that may be recommended by your optometrist. However, the best way to clean your glasses is more readily available then you may think.
Before the Surgery Take any prescribed heart, blood pressure and eye medication at your usual time (with minimal amount of water if needed). If you are taking insulin injections for diabetes, use ½ the usual amount of long-acting insulin and do not take your short-acting insulin. Bring your insulin bottles to the surgical center. Please […]
Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids. It causes sore, red eyelids and crusty debris at the base of the eyelashes due to clogged oil glands in the area. A chronic condition, it's challenging to treat – but not impossible.
