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
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
Commonly Asked Questions About LASIK – Part Three
In this week’s commonly asked questions, we answer what LASIK does not correct. LASIK is sometimes thought of as a cure-all for all eye conditions, which it is not. Can LASIK fix Astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness? Assuming a patient is a good candidate, LASIK can treat up to -9.5 D of nearsightedness, up to 5… Read More
Glaucoma Treatments And The Lasers Involved – Your Questions Answered
This week’s commonly asked questions is all about the lasers involved with glaucoma treatments. Interested? We thought you might because lasers are cool. What is Direct SLT laser? Over the last decade, several clinical trials have shown that SLT can be used as a first-line treatment for glaucoma or for when drops are insufficient…. Read More
Common LASIK Questions Answered – Part Two
We continue with our ongoing series of our most commonly asked questions and this week it’s all about LASIK! Why is LASIK Done and Who Is A Candidate? LASIK can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Candidacy requires healthy eye structures (verified by a complete dilated eye exam), good corneal shape, and adequate corneal thickness. Typically… Read More
Common Questions About Cataracts Answered Part Two
We continue our commonly asked questions series with questions on insurance, lenses and the issue of whether or not if your parents had cataracts that can increase the likelihood of you getting them. Are Cataract lenses tax-deductible? FSA and HSA accounts can be used to cover the costs of cataract surgery and upgraded lenses in… Read More
Common Questions About Glaucoma – Answered
This weeks blog discusses glaucoma, an often overlooked condition that doesn’t get discussed as much as it probably should. It is also commonly misunderstood as to exactly what it is. We also talk about treatment options. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the US. It involves the pressure… Read More
