Cataract surgery is a major event. Since cataracts cloud your vision and make it impossible to see, the use of lasers or scalpels to remove them is not as frightening as the potential for infection and problems afterwards. Here are some very helpful do’s and don’t’s to help make your post-cataract recuperation go more smoothly.
DO Use the Prescription Eye Drops Your Optometrist Gives You
These drops help prevent infection of the incision sites on your eye (only one eye is operated on at a time).…
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You know to expect many changes to your body during pregnancy, but you may be surprised when those changes also affect your vision. There’s usually no need to worry since these changes are a natural part of pregnancy and usually disappear after delivery. Following are some of the vision and eye issues you may encounter, along with some strategies for coping with them.
Vision Problems
If you feel as though your vision is growing weaker or worse, you may be right.…
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If you are a smoker, spend a lot of time outdoors, or have certain medical conditions, you might be at risk for an eye condition called macular degeneration. This condition can cause vision loss and blindness at any age, though it is often related to getting older. With macular degeneration, a part of the retina called the macula is starting to weaken. This is what causes the vision loss. It helps to know if you are at a higher risk for the condition so you can work closely with your optometrist to find an appropriate treatment.…
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