Commonly Asked Questions Answered – Let’s Talk About Cataract Lenses
Rounding out our series of commonly asked questions we offer some insight into things to think about when considering cataract surgery. Which cataract lens or surgery is best? This is very patient dependent. With a complete evaluation (usually taking a couple of hours), your doctor will examine your eyes, do multiple eye measurements, discuss your… Read More
Protect Your Eyes Today, Thank Yourself Tomorrow!
Protect Your Eyes Today, Thank Yourself Tomorrow! Most young adults don’t think much about their eyesight—until something goes wrong. The truth is, many eye diseases start quietly and don’t show symptoms until damage is done. The good news? A few smart habits now can help keep your vision sharp for decades. As we at PCVI… Read More
Commonly Asked Questions About Cataracts Part Four
This week talk about how cataracts happen a bit of the history of cataract surgery and how they are different for each individual. Why do cataracts happen? Increasing wisdom and maturity lead to deposits of crystallin proteins in your own natural lens that you were born with, leading to cloudiness. The lens enlarges and becomes… Read More
Medical Implant Options For Glaucoma
This week we talk about some of the treatments for glaucoma that are not as commonly known. WHAT ARE MEDICATION IMPLANT OPTIONS FOR GLAUCOMA? Durysta This is a medication implant that can be injected inside the eye in the doctor’s office and deliver medication to the eye for 6-18 months. The patient can drive themselves… Read More
Custom Lens Replacement – Refractive Lens Exchange
This week, we discuss another alternative to LASIK for those who are not candidates: Custom Lens Replacement. What is Custom Lens Replacement? For patients with focusing dysfunction (difficulty changing focus from far to near), custom lens replacement with multifocal lenses or the light-adjustable lens (LAL) can be a great option. This is essentially “early” cataract… Read More
