What to Expect After Cataract Surgery

Cataract

In the old days, cataract surgery was a big ordeal. In fact, people used to get admitted to the hospital for this procedure. Today, the procedure is so simple that patients go home the same day. Even though it is a relatively simple surgery, it is still a good idea to know what to expect…

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6 Common Cataract Risk Factors

Cataract

You likely know all about age-related cataracts. As people age, the lenses in their eyes change. Those changes can make the lenses opaque or cloudy. Age might be the biggest cause of cataracts, but it is one of many. Educate yourself on the causes so you can prevent developing cataracts. Nutritional Issues Nutrients make your…

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KAMRA and Raindrop lenses for presbyopia: approach with caution

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Recently there have been several press releases and advertisements for the FDA-approvals of two brands of corneal inlays: the KAMRA Inlay and the RAINDROP Inlay. Both inlays are small discs that are implanted into the front of the cornea in only one of your eyes; typically, the non-dominant eye. Each are advertised to improve near…

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Is There a Connection Between Cataracts and Alzheimer’s Disease?

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A study published in 2012 suggested that cataracts and Alzheimer’s Disease are connected. The study authors believe that the delta-catenin protein is connected to the high prevalence of cataracts in Alzheimer’s patients. This protein is a key to cognitive development. It is also being studied for its role in the formation of some cancer types….

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Can You Have LASIK if You Have Cataracts?

Cataract, LASIK

LASIK surgery can be a great option for someone who doesn’t want to deal with contacts or glasses anymore. Not only is the hassle of corrective lenses gone, so is the long-term expense that comes with the annual or bi-annual replacement of glasses and/or buying disposable contact lenses every few months. For someone with cataracts,…

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How to Minimize your Cataract Surgery Recovery Time

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So, you finally went through with your cataract surgery. Congratulations! Life after cataracts is often met with a renewed sense of adventure and a readiness to get out there and start living! But we’re here to tell you that in order to experience the amazing results of cataract surgery, you must heal properly. At Loden…

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World Sight Day 2016: Everything You Need to Know

Cataract, LASIK, News

World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness observed by the World Health Organization Global Action Plan, every second Thursday of October. This annual day of awareness has been held since 1998 and is meant to build awareness for blindness and vision impairment. People from around the world are encouraged to observe World Sight…

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Common Misconceptions about Cataracts

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For being so common, there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding cataracts. At Loden Vision Center, we want all of our patients to be properly informed when it comes to their eyes, and the conditions that can affect them. To increase cataract awareness and knowledge, let us dispel a few common myths…

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Cataract Surgery: All About IOLs

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A large portion of the American population nowadays depends on eyeglasses and contact lenses to get by at work, and while driving or reading. While poor eyesight is very common due to our growing dependence on screens, increased cataract development is also to blame. Cataracts are extremely common, and always have been, although they occur…

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