Who is a candidate for cataract surgery?created at Nov 18, 2009 112 A candidate for cataract surgery is typically an individual experiencing significant vision impairment due to cataracts,impacting their daily life and quality of life.This impairment often includes blurry vision,glare,halos around lights,faded colors,and d...  |
What are the symptoms of a cataract?created at Nov 18, 2009 113 Cataracts gradually cloud the eye's lens,leading to symptoms like blurry or cloudy vision,faded colors,increased sensitivity to glare and light (especially at night),halos around lights,double vision in a single eye,and frequent changes in eyeglass or cont...  |
Can cataract surgery be done with laser?created at Nov 18, 2009 493 Many people wonder if lasers are commonly used for cataract removal.Contrary to popular belief,cataracts are typically removed with ultrasound waves,not laser light.However,some individuals develop a condition after cataract surgery where scar tissue forms...  |
Understanding Cataractscreated at Nov 18, 2009 604 A cataract is like a cloudy lens in your eye.Imagine if the lens of your camera got smudged or scratched - your pictures wouldn't be clear,right? Well,the lens in your eye works the same way.It focuses what you see onto a special part at the back of your e...  |
LASIK Risk Factorscreated at May 24, 2009 99 Several factors increase the risk of complications following LASIK surgery.These include pre-existing dry eye disease,thin corneas,high myopia or hyperopia (significant nearsightedness or farsightedness),previous eye surgery or trauma,certain autoimmune di...  |