Category: Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures in the world. This is because it’s very common to develop cataracts as you age. Cataract surgery is very low-risk, minimally invasive, and effective. The procedure can restore all vision lost to cataracts, so it’s worth considering if cataracts affect your ability to carry… Read More

Cataracts are a common cause of vision changes, especially for older adults. Most cataracts are age-related, and there isn’t a way to prevent them from happening. They cause a clouding of the lens of the eye, which can worsen over time and make it harder to see. When cataracts first develop, they may not cause much… Read More

Cataracts are a common cause of vision changes, particularly for older adults. Cataracts develop as the proteins inside of the natural crystalline lens of the eye break down and clump together, causing discolored or cloudy areas on the lens.  This prevents light from getting to the retina and, over time, makes it more difficult to… Read More

Cataracts are extremely common and are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Because they are typically age-related, everyone will experience a cataract at some point in their life.  Cataracts can also develop earlier in life due to other reasons. Whether you’re in your thirties or any stage of life, understanding cataracts and their potential impact… Read More

Do you or someone you love have cataracts? You may be wondering if you need cataract surgery. With this decision also comes what kind of intraocular lens to choose before having cataract surgery. Choosing an intraocular lens (IOL) should involve taking your lifestyle and vision goals after cataract surgery into account. For many people, a… Read More

Have you heard the big news? On August 26th, 2019, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the PanOptix IOL. The PanOptix IOL is the newest advancement in cataract surgery. Eye Associates of Tallahassee’s ophthalmologist, Dr. Tony Weaver, discussed how the PanOptix IOL could change the future of cataract surgery. Weaver, who has been an ophthalmologist for… Read More

Many people believe that if there was a problem with their eyes, they would notice before it severely impacted their vision. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some of the most common eyes diseases like cataracts can develop so slowly and painlessly that people don’t notice the symptoms early on. A cataract is formed when… Read More