Category: Cataracts

Are Premium IOLs Worth It?

Artificial intraocular lenses (IOL) are vital to a successful cataract surgery. These synthetic lenses are designed to replace your cloudy lens during cataract surgery and restore clear vision. There are two main types of IOLs: basic (monofocal) and premium. A premium IOL offers more benefits than the basic lens implants. Keep reading to learn more… Read More


What to Expect During Cataract Surgery with the Best Cataract Surgeons in Bloomington

Cataract surgery is a quick and effective outpatient procedure that can restore vision affected by cataracts. The actual procedure can be completed in about 15 – 20 minutes per eye and boasts an impressively high success rate with minimal risk of complications. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect during cataract surgery with… Read More


Is Blurry Vision Always A Sign of Cataracts?

Do objects appear hazy and out of focus? Are you struggling to see things both near and far? Cataracts can cause blurry vision, but there are also many other things that can make your vision out of focus. Keep reading to see if your blurry vision could be a sign of cataracts! Cataracts Cataracts are… Read More


Can You Prevent Cataracts?

Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process and cannot be avoided.  A cataract is cloudiness of the eye lens, which causes cloudy or blurry vision.  By age 65, more than 90% of Americans have a cataract.  You can take steps to prolong their development, although genetically speaking, you may still develop cataracts early… Read More


What Is The Recovery Like After Laser Cataract Surgery?

Having cataract surgery is the only way you can treat cataracts.  Laser cataract surgery uses a femtosecond laser to do many of the steps traditionally performed by hand.  It is designed to provide a greater level of precision and safety to modern cataract surgery.  The procedure only takes a few minutes for each eye, although… Read More


Can I Have Cataract Surgery Without Cataracts?

Did you know there is a way to avoid getting cataracts and permanently improve your vision? A refractive lensectomy corrects vision by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implant.  This surgery uses the same successful techniques of modern cataract surgery.  People who have a refractive lensectomy will never need to… Read More


Is Blindness from Cataracts Permanent?

The term blindness is usually thought of as permanent, but that isn’t always the case. Blindness from cataracts can be reversed by having cataract surgery. This is possible thanks to having the natural lens removed and an artificial lens put in its place. Cataracts that lead to blindness are harder to remove because they are… Read More


Could Cataracts Be The Reason Behind Your Blurry Vision?

Cataracts develop when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy. Without cataracts, the lens is transparent. When this happens, proteins found in the lens clump together instead of evenly distributing. Your lens handles focusing the light entering the eye on the retina. From there, light is sent to your brain as a nerve signal… Read More


Are Cataracts Affected by Diet?

When the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy and difficult to see through, it is usually due to cataracts. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Factors that increase your risk of developing cataracts include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, excessive drinking, having a family history of cataracts, and… Read More


Are You Too Young For Cataracts?

Are you starting to notice halos around lights? Does your vision seem blurry or cloudy? These are common signs that you might have cataracts. Cataracts affect your life in many ways. People associate cataracts with old age but there’s more to it than that.  Cataracts can occur at any age – even at birth!  Keep… Read More


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