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Traditional Cataract Surgery vs. Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 12, 2023 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease

Is Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Right for You? Are you planning to have cataract surgery? If so, you may have two surgical options: traditional cataract surgery, and laser-assisted cataract surgery Traditional cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in...

Posterior Capsular Opacification: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

by Dr. Michael Garin | Oct 27, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, General Health

If you develop a new blurred or cloudy spot in your vision after cataract surgery, it’s likely to be posterior capsule opacification (PCO). PCO is a relatively common complication of cataract surgery that occurs in up to 50% of patients within 2-5 years of surgery. It...

Post Cataract Surgery Dysphotopsias

by Dr. Michael Garin | May 9, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions

Cataract post-op patients can present with a myriad of optical complaints after surgery. Dysphotopsias are one of the most frequently mentioned concern at the day 1 postoperative visit. In short, dysphotopsias are the things that patients see but we as doctors cannot...

Ultraviolet Radiation and Your Eyes

by Dr. Michael Garin | Aug 3, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Infections / Disease

Most people are aware of the skin cancer risks associated with too much ultraviolet  (UV) light exposure.  It’s why we carefully apply sunscreen before heading out the door. But did you know that it’s just as important to protect your eyes? Research shows that more...

The History of Cataract Surgery

by Dr. Michael Garin | Jul 22, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Infections / Disease

Over 20 million adults 40 and up in the US will develop cataracts, and by the time they reach 80, half of them will. Normally, the lenses in our eyes are filled with transparent protein, but the protein can become clumped together over time and turn opaque, resulting...

Congenital Cataracts: Types, Causes and Treatments

by Dr. Michael Garin | Jan 14, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Infections / Disease, Optometry

A congenital cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that is present at birth. Depending on the density and location of the opacification, congenital cataracts may need to be removed by cataract surgery while the child is still an infant to enable...
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