Bladeless vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery: Which Is Right for You?
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common procedures performed today, with millions of people regaining clear vision each year. But advancements in technology mean you now have options—most notably, whether to choose traditional cataract surgery or bladeless, laser-assisted cataract surgery. Understanding the differences can help you make an informed decision about your […]
Read MoreThe Gift of Clear Vision: Why Cataract Surgery is the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Eye Health
The Gift of Clear Vision: Why Cataract Surgery Is the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift When you’re thinking about the perfect Father’s Day gift, it’s easy to default to the usual suspects—grill sets, golf gear, or another “World’s Best Dad” mug. But what if this year, you gave him something that could genuinely change his life? […]
Read MoreClearer Vision, Fewer Limits: Meet the New PanOptix® Pro Lens
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in About, Cataracts, Eye Health
At SightTrust, we continually strive to provide the best technological innovations that can enhance our patients’ vision and quality of life. The most exciting new breakthrough comes from Alcon with the introduction of their Clareon® PanOptix® Pro Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL), a significant advancement in cataract surgery technology. What’s New with PanOptix® Pro? Building upon […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Importance of AAAHC Accreditation for Office-Based Surgery Centers
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in About, Cataracts, Eye Health, Refractive Surgery
When it comes to choosing a surgery center, safety and quality are top priorities to consider. One of the most trusted indicators of a facility’s commitment to excellence is accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). But what exactly does this accreditation mean, and why is it so important for office-based surgery […]
Read MorePanOptix Trifocal IOL: A New Era of Vision Clarity at All Distances
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, IOLs, Lens Replacement
Cataract surgery has long been a vital procedure for restoring vision, but advancements in intraocular lenses (IOLs) like the PanOptix Trifocal IOL have taken vision correction to a new level. PanOptix is designed to provide clear vision at all distances—near, intermediate, and far—reducing or even eliminating the need for glasses after cataract surgery. At SightTrust […]
Read MoreThe New Age of Cataract Patients: How Technology is Transforming Cataract Surgery
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Refractive Surgery
Cataract surgery is a routine procedure with life-changing benefits, but recent advancements are transforming it into a tailored experience that enhances patient outcomes in exciting ways. Thanks to new technology, today’s cataract patients have more options than ever, ranging from innovative surgical techniques to customizable lenses that can improve vision at multiple distances. At SightTrust […]
Read MorePresbyopia and Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Lens Replacement, Presbyopia, Refractive Surgery
As we age, it is common to experience changes in our vision, especially when seeing things up close. This age-related condition, known as presbyopia, begins to affect most people in their 40s. If you have become dependent on glasses or contacts, there is a permanent vision correction solution: refractive lens exchange (RLE). This procedure offers […]
Read MoreUnlocking Comfort: Exploring the Benefits of Oral Sedation in IV-Less Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts
Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange surgeries are some of the most common and successful procedures performed worldwide. Since these procedures only take about 10 minutes per eye, many patients only require anesthetic eye drops to numb the eyes for the procedure. However, some patients may be anxious about the idea of undergoing a procedure on […]
Read MoreEye Health and Aging: Addressing Common Age-Related Eye Conditions
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Presbyopia
You may have noticed a trend with eye commercials. Many of them feature older people who are dealing with various eye ailments ranging from loss of vision clarity to cataracts. It’s not a coincidence that these commercials use older actors. As with everything else, our vision declines as we age due to a number of […]
Read MorePost-Operative Care for Eye Surgeries: What to Expect
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Post-Operative Care
You have finally scheduled your premium laser cataract or refractive lens surgery, you are following your pre-operative instructions, and you have arranged for someone to drive you home after your procedure. What should you expect over the next few hours or days? What activities will you be able to resume and what should you expect? […]
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