Category: Cataracts

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

One of the inevitable changes that comes with getting older is cataracts. Everyone eventually develops cataracts if they live long enough, even people who had perfect vision their whole life.  Cataracts occur when the lens begins to cloud due to the breakdown of proteins. This clouding causes vision changes and, if left untreated, can lead… 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

Although cataracts are typically associated with aging, multiple factors can increase your risk of developing a cataract earlier in life. Since everyone will develop cataracts if they live long enough, cataracts are extremely common. Learning about cataracts can help you monitor for symptoms and get help when needed. Keep reading to find out what causes… Read More

Refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism aren’t the only possible reasons for blurry vision. If you are fifty-five or older and your vision isn’t as clear as it used to be, a cataract could be to blame.  Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss. Cataracts develop gradually over time, and… Read More

What if you could eliminate cataracts and reduce your dependency on visual aids with a single procedure? With the Vivity IOL, it’s possible.  Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgeries in the world. It works by replacing your eye’s clouded lens with a clear, artificial one.  This new lens is called an… Read More

If you have cataracts, you likely know that cataract surgery is an opportunity to transform your vision in more ways than one. During cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon can remove the cataract that is clouding your vision. In addition, thanks to a premium lens, you may even be able to see better than you did… 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