What is CRVO?
Many things can keep your eyes from performing their best, and when your eyes are compromised, it can make it challenging to go about your daily life. One way your eye health can suffer is from a condition called Central Retinal Vein Occlusion or CRVO, which can impact your vision. The experts of Cape Fear Cataract specialize…
Read MoreHow Your Diet Can Effect Your Vision
Many people work hard to ensure that their eye health remains at its best. Taking breaks from computer screens, wearing sunglasses, and avoiding irritants are all useful methods to protect your eyes. However, there is a little-known culprit that could impact your eye health, which is your diet. It surprises many people when they learn…
Read MoreDo I Have To Wear Glasses After Cataract Surgery?
Cataract removal surgery is an essential procedure to help those who are struggling with their vision. A vital part of a cataract removal procedure is removing your cloudy eye lenses and replacing them with artificial ones. An issue that many patients would run into is only having one lens replacement option, which, as a result, only…
Read MoreCaring For Your Eyes This Winter
Wintertime makes it necessary to make many adjustments to your daily life. Wearing additional layers of clothing, putting snow tires on your car, and taking extra time to prepare for your day are among the changes you must make as temperatures fall. Proper eye care is among the numerous tweaks you must make to your…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do About Glaucoma?
Glaucoma can seemingly come out of nowhere. Many people attribute it as a fact of aging and resign to leaving it at that. But, glaucoma can cause you significant issues if it’s left unchecked. Advances in technology and medicine have made treating glaucoma easier than in the past. Knowing the signs of glaucoma and how…
Read MoreWhat To Expect With A Cornea Transplant
Your cornea is an essential part of how your eye functions. When it’s compromised, it can affect how you see and disrupt your quality of life. An exam can determine the best treatment to help keep your cornea functioning and healthy. If your eye doctor recommends that you need a cornea transplant, here are a few…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do About Dry Eyes?
Dry eyes are no fun, and not having a solution can make things more frustrating. Identifying the causes of your dry eyes can help bring you one step closer to finding relief. Here are a few tips on what may be causing your dry eyes and how we can help treat them. Allergies and Dry Eyes…
Read More5 Myths Surrounding Cataract Surgery
After the age of 40, our eyes start changing. During this time, the proteins in our lenses begin to break down, causing cataracts. Although they’re commonplace, cataracts can be problematic if left untreated. Advances in surgical care have made cataract removal less invasive. But some misconceptions make people wary about cataract surgery. If you’re considering cataract…
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Eyes From The Summer Sun
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With Summer in full swing at last, more and more families have headed outside to spend time at the beach. Whether Nags Head, Cape Hatteras, or Wrightsville, North Carolina offers a plethora of beautiful oceanfront locations to take full advantage of the equally beautiful weather. While most beach visitors know to wear sunscreen to protect…
Read MoreWhy Wear Sunglasses? Cataracts And UV Exposure
By the time they are 65, more than 90 percent of Americans have developed cataracts. Deficits in the lens over the eye accumulate as humans age, clouding the vision. Many risk factors contribute to the development of cataracts. Family history can be an indicator of early cataract development, as well as past eye injuries. Other risk factors…
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