Behind 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 […]
Read MoreHow FORMA-I Can Help Dry Eye
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Dry Eye
Dry eyes can be a frustrating part of life. Whether you’ve experienced itchy, red eyes after a long night of studying, or burning, stinging eyes from looking at a screen too long, we’ve all experienced the discomfort of dry eyes from time to time. However, chronic dry eye is a disease that can be much […]
Read MoreOpening Our Eyes to Possibilities – Resolutions for Self-Improvement
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, IOLs, Presbyopia
It’s another new year, and another new opportunity to make exciting resolutions for self-improvement in 2024. While research shows that many Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, just 9% actually keep their resolutions the whole year. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with the inconveniences of health issues they don’t see as urgent because […]
Read MoreClear Vision: Understanding Presbyopia and Cataracts
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Presbyopia
We all desire crystal-clear vision. For some, 20/20 eyesight comes naturally, but for others, perfect vision requires remains elusive. Thanks to modern technology, there are numerous options and procedures to correct even the worst eyesight. Unfortunately, there is one thing that always gets in the way of perfect vision – aging. Cataracts Cataracts occur as […]
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