Eye Conditions

FAQs About Cataract Surgery

A cataract forms when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, caused by the breakdown of proteins in your lens that make things look hazy, blurry, or less vibrant. Aging is the top cause of cataracts, but diabetes, medication, eye injuries, and family history can all play a part as well. [...]

By |2024-02-29T12:41:36-06:00March 15th, 2024|Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions|

What is a Posterior Capsulotomy?

Sounds like a mouthful, but a posterior capsulotomy is basically a kind of laser surgery many people might need after cataract surgery to help them see more clearly if their vision gets cloudy again, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology. During cataract surgery, an ophthalmologist will remove the cloudy [...]

By |2023-11-13T23:02:17-06:00January 19th, 2024|Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions|

Can Diabetic Retinopathy be Reversed?

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition that can result in vision loss and blindness in those with diabetes. It impacts blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue layer found at the back of the eye. Diabetic retinopathy, caused by high blood sugar due to diabetes, happens to be the leading cause of new cases of blindness in [...]

By |2023-08-16T09:15:58-05:00September 15th, 2023|Eye Conditions|

How to Prevent Glaucoma from Worsening

Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. However, there are several proactive measures that individuals can take to slow down or prevent the worsening of glaucoma. In this blog post, we will explore several essential steps you can incorporate into your [...]

By |2023-06-28T16:01:04-05:00July 21st, 2023|Eye Conditions, Glaucoma|

Macular Hole FAQs

Macular holes are a less common eye condition, only affecting approximately eight people out of every 100,000. If you know or suspect you have a macular hole in your eye, you likely have some questions about the condition and its treatment options. In today’s blog post, we’re answering some [...]

By |2023-05-24T14:11:25-05:00May 25th, 2023|Eye Care, Eye Conditions|

Myopia vs. Hyperopia vs. Presbyopia

Did you know that only 35% of people have perfect (20/20) vision? Unfortunately, that leaves the majority of us with less than perfect vision. And even those lucky enough to enjoy perfect vision now will likely experience some degree of vision impairment with age. Thankfully, corrective measures like glasses, [...]

By |2023-03-09T08:48:00-06:00April 21st, 2023|Cataracts, Eye Conditions|