Traditional vs. Modern Cataract Surgery

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50 percent of people over the age of 60 develop cataracts. Even though it is a common condition, the effect cataracts have on vision can be debilitating. Luckily, there is an option for people with cataracts — having the cataract removed, and the lens replaced with an artificial one. Cataract surgery is a relatively simple…

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Can Cataract Surgery Prolong Your Life?

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  If you are considering cataract surgery, chances are you’re doing it to improve your vision. Being able to see the things and people around you is invaluable, and many of our patients are excited to live a life independent of glasses. But did you know that cataract surgery can improve more than just your…

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What to Expect During Cataract Surgery

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Decades ago, when your grandparents were getting cataract surgery, the surgery was much more involved. It required a long procedure and a lengthy hospital stay and recovery. Complication rates were also much higher. Because of this, we find that a lot of people are hesitant to undergo what their parents and grandparents experienced. This is…

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Can Cataracts Grow Back?

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Getting cataract surgery, even though it’s a safe, effective routine procedure, can be scary to say the least. No one likes to know that they need eye surgery, but it turns out that most people will probably undergo cataract surgery at some point in their lives. People like to know that their pre-surgery anxiety was…

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Are Cataracts Really Unavoidable?

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No one wants to hear those three, short words: “You have cataracts”. Yet, it is more likely than not that you will hear those three words at some point during your life. You may have heard before that developing cataracts is just as much a part of life as developing wrinkles and age spots. But…

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3 Cataract Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know

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A cataract diagnosis can be frustrating at best, and downright scary at worst. When you are diagnosed with cataracts, a lot may run through your mind. “What caused this?”, “How will this affect my life?” and “Where do I go from here?” By now, you’ve probably done a lot of research on the ins and…

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Answers to Your Most Burning Cataract Questions

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It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed when you’re diagnosed with cataracts. However, your cataract treatment should not feel stressful. Cataract surgery is the only treatment for cataracts, but has come a long way since it was first performed. Here at Loden Vision Centers, we believe knowledge is the best way to give our patients…

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5 Ways to Combat Cataracts (Before You Get Them)

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It’s common to think that cataracts are a fact of life, but that isn’t necessarily the case. While yes, some people end up with cataracts no matter what they do, others can avoid them with some lifestyle changes. Follow these simple tips to reduce your chances of getting cataracts. Not only will these tips make…

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5 Fast Facts about Cataracts

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No one likes to learn that they have cataracts. Being nervous is normal, but many people don’t even know where to start. We encourage you to take a minute to learn about cataracts. These facts will help you understand what to expect moving forward and, once informed, you will even look forward to getting them…

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Everything You Should Know: Cataract Surgery Recovery

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Cataract surgery may only take around an hour, but a lot goes on in that hour! With so much happening in such a short period of time, you probably want to know what to expect after the procedure. Knowing what to expect will put your mind at ease, and give you the information you need…

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