Digital Eye Strain Prevention
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Eye Health, FAQ
Technology is a wonderful thing, and it’s changed the landscape of our everyday lives, our culture, and especially our jobs. While many of these technological advancements have greatly benefited us and made certain tasks less cumbersome, there are some downfalls to this progression. We live in a digital age where much of our day-to-day interactions […]
Read MoreLumecca-I and Forma- I for Dry Eye Treatment
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Dry Eye, Uncategorized
Dry eye disease is a condition that causes your eyes not to make enough tears, or an improper type of tears. This can make your eyes feel scratchy and uncomfortable and can also cause vision problems. Millions of Americans suffer from this frustrating condition. Some other symptoms include: Some lifestyle changes may help control dry […]
Read MoreEye Health and Aging: Addressing Common Age-Related Eye Conditions
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Presbyopia
You may have noticed a trend with eye commercials. Many of them feature older people who are dealing with various eye ailments ranging from loss of vision clarity to cataracts. It’s not a coincidence that these commercials use older actors. As with everything else, our vision declines as we age due to a number of […]
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Meet Our Expert Ophthalmologist – Dr. Shatz
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in About
At SightTrust Eye Institute, we believe our patients deserve the very best, and that’s why we are so proud to have Dr. Andrew Shatz as our Medical Director. Dr. Shatz is a pioneer in laser-assisted cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery, bilateral same-day surgery, premium lens implantation, and phakic intraocular lens implants. Having performed more […]
Read MoreEVO ICL vs. Other Vision Correction Methods: Making an Informed Choice
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in EVO ICL, IOLs
LASIK has become a household name in vision correction surgery. Almost everyone these days knows someone who has had this procedure or plans to get it at some point in their life. While LASIK can help many people, it’s important to understand the implications of this surgery as well as what alternatives there are. For […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect on Your Procedure Day at SightTrust
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Uncategorized
Vision improvement procedures at SightTrust Eye Institute are quick, painless, and a revolution in eye care. During these procedures, you are given what is known as conscious sedation or “mini-twilight” sedation. You are not completely asleep where you would need a breathing tube, but you are not completely awake or aware either. The experience is […]
Read MorePost-Operative Care for Eye Surgeries: What to Expect
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Post-Operative Care
You have finally scheduled your premium laser cataract or refractive lens surgery, you are following your pre-operative instructions, and you have arranged for someone to drive you home after your procedure. What should you expect over the next few hours or days? What activities will you be able to resume and what should you expect? […]
Read MorePre-Operative Care for Lens Replacement Surgeries: What to Expect
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Lens Replacement, Presbyopia, Refractive Surgery
You have finally decided to have lens replacement surgery to permanently rid you of the need for glasses. Your motivation? You are tired of dealing with the debilitating symptoms of cataracts such as blurred vision, trouble seeing at night, halos around lights, or double vision; or are struggling with constantly grabbing a pair of reading […]
Read MoreA Clear Vision of Refractive Lens Exchange: What You Need to Know
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Refractive Surgery
As we age, our eyes change. Our ability to focus at near starts to diminish in our mid-forties as the lens slowly hardens, which is known as presbyopia. Due to this hardening, the natural lens of the eye loses flexibility, leading to this decline in near vision. You may be experiencing presbyopia if you are […]
Read MoreLUMECCA-I and Your Dry Eyes
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Dry Eye
Did you know that around 20 million people in the United States, and 344 million people worldwide, have dry eye disease (DED)? It is now considered a “critical and significant public health issue” in the United States. Some studies show that nearly half of all U.S. adults experience dry eye signs and symptoms, and that […]
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