Interested in learning more about how you can permanently de-fog your vision?
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It is common during South Florida summers to see dew-covered windows every morning. It is equally common – and more frustrating – to have glasses fog up every time you head out in the sweltering heat! Add to that the annoyance of face masks continually directing moist air at those lenses, hazing them up with […]
Read MoreWhat is involved in the recovery of cataract surgery?
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Cataract surgery is one of the safest medical procedures. And with the advent of the femtosecond laser, it has become more accurate and the recovery is quicker than ever before. In fact, over 90% of patients at SightTrust Eye Institute opt to have both eyes treated on the same day in order to speed up […]
Read MoreAre there any alternatives to cataract surgery?
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Cataracts are an inevitable part of life. They usually begin developing in the 50s, and if we live long enough we will ultimately need them removed. Fortunately, cataract surgery is an amazing procedure: we can replace the “worn out” lens with an implant that can provide excellent distance and reading vision without the need for […]
Read MoreWhat are my options if I have astigmatism?
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Cataract surgery is one of the most successful procedures. It has become so precise over the years that it is now being used as a method to permanently correct vision. People with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or presbyopia (the need to wear reading glasses) can have this procedure as an alternative to laser vision correction – even […]
Read MoreHow long does cataract and lens replacement surgery take?
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Cataract surgery is quick and painless. Patients hear that statement regularly and doctors assume it provides all the reassurance they need. To be sure, there is something to be said about a procedure that can be performed in a short time. A fast treatment suggests little risk and downtime. But we don’t want to trivialize […]
Read MoreI had cataract surgery in another country, and I am unhappy with my vision. I was told by other doctors that the lens is ‘acrylic’ and cannot be removed. Is this true?
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Did you know that intraocular lens implants (IOLs) can be replaced? While the intent of cataract surgery is to remove the natural lens and insert a permanent IOL, circumstances may arise where a different IOL would be desirable. Examples include: the visual result after surgery not being what was expected; or a better type of […]
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