Cataract Surgery

The eye is the most important sensory organ, and any problem with the eyesight can directly hamper an individual’s independence. Many factors affect the eyesight; however, vision deterioration with age is the most common. According to the World Health Organization, around 80% of the vision loss across the globe can be prevented or treated, and… Read More

There is a myth that age is the only thing that causes cataracts – that people get them as they age, and there is nothing they can do about it. While that can certainly be the case, some habits actually increase the likelihood of developing cataracts. Stamp out these bad habits so you will be… Read More

For many people, glasses and contacts work just fine. Why mess with a good thing by getting LASIK? Yet by the time they get older and cataracts are detected, surgery is the only viable option. So they may start to wonder, “If I have to get eye surgery anyway, should I just go ahead and… Read More

Vision problems have plagued humans throughout history, so naturally humans have been curious to find ways to remedy these issues. Today, LASIK is considered a convenient and safe alternative to glasses or contacts, but there is a disproportionate amount of fear that surrounds the procedure. LASIK can be performed within an hour at an ophthalmologist’s office,… Read More