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 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreHaving Trouble Reading Menus? We can help!
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Presbyopia, Refractive Surgery
It comes on gradually, often so slowly you don’t even realize it’s even happening. One day you find yourself in a dimly-lit restaurant and you can barely read the menu. Does that say “cheese steak” or “cheese cake”? You may be wondering why this is happening and find it very frustrating, but as it turns […]
Read MoreWhat is Presbyopia and what can we do about it?
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Presbyopia
Aging is a normal and wonderful part of life; unfortunately, no one escapes it. With age come certain benefits such as retirement or senior discounts, but there are also drawbacks to growing older. If you are 40 or older and you have begun to notice difficulty seeing or focusing on things up close, chances are […]
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