Presbyopia and Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Lens Replacement, Presbyopia, Refractive Surgery
As we age, it is common to experience changes in our vision, especially when seeing things up close. This age-related condition, known as presbyopia, begins to affect most people in their 40s. If you have become dependent on glasses or contacts, there is a permanent vision correction solution: refractive lens exchange (RLE). This procedure offers […]
Read MoreUnlocking Comfort: Exploring the Benefits of Oral Sedation in IV-Less Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts
Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange surgeries are some of the most common and successful procedures performed worldwide. Since these procedures only take about 10 minutes per eye, many patients only require anesthetic eye drops to numb the eyes for the procedure. However, some patients may be anxious about the idea of undergoing a procedure on […]
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 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 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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