Who is a Good Candidate for Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery?
Laser-assisted cataract surgery represents a significant advancement in ophthalmology, offering patients precision and potentially improved outcomes compared to traditional methods. Understanding who would be a good candidate for laser-assisted cataract surgery is crucial for patients and surgeons in making informed treatment options. If you have any of the following conditions, laser-assisted cataract surgery may be an…
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How Is Cataract Surgery Performed?
Cataracts are extremely common among older people that are in the United States. In fact, over half of people over the age of 80 have either had surgery to treat cataracts or currently have them. Our vision is very precious to us, and cataracts pose an actual threat to that. Luckily with surgery, you can…
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Medications and Cataracts: Are They Connected?
Our bodies come with unique needs as we age. Although you may be in solid health, you may still need specific medications to supplement your body in ways you may not have needed to when you were younger. It’s crucial for you to remain consistent with your medication regimen to avoid complications from not taking…
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Do 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…
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5 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…
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How To Protect Your Eyes From The Summer Sun
Blog,Cataract Surgery,Eye Care Services,Lifestyle Lens Options
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…
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Cataracts
There are two nearly universal changes that occur with our eyes as we get older. When we pass our 40th birthday, presbyopia becomes almost standard. Presbyopia is the condition where the ciliary muscles that allow our eye to change shape to focus on near objects become less and less flexible. That’s why just about everyone in…
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Some Cataract Questions
A couple months back in our Cape Fear Cataract & Cornea blog, we provided a primer on cataracts. And why not? It’s estimated that 20 million people over the age of 40 in the U.S. have cataracts. Cataract surgery replacing the clouded natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens is one of the most common…
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Cataract Surgery Without The Blade
Blog,Cataract Surgery,Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has long been one of the most successful surgeries performed around the world, and technology continues to make it even better. We addressed one aspect of this in last September’s blog on premium intraocular lenses for cataract replacement. Another area is bladeless advanced laser cataract surgery. Dr. Groat offers this alternative option for cataract…
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A Primer On Cataracts
It’s estimated that 20 million people over age 40 in the U.S. have cataracts. At Cape Fear Cataract & Cornea, cataract surgery and diagnosis is one of our specialties. The surgery can change a patient’s vision so dramatically, it’s incredible. Here is some information on cataracts, especially since they are such a common eye problem as we…
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