A cataract is a vision impairment resulting from a cloudiness of the lens in the eye that prevents light from being focused clearly. Most people have some clouding of their lenses by age 60. Surgery is the only treatment option for cataracts and is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United […]
Diseases & Conditions
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Years ago if you had cataract surgery, the natural cloudy lens was removed and there was nothing to replace it. People had to wear very thick eyeglasses or special contact lenses to be able to see clearly after cataract surgery. Now, we have a replacement for the eye’s natural lenses called intraocular lenses (IOLs). There […]
Don’t Skip Your Comprehensive Eye Exam Because of Coronavirus!
All three Columbia Eye Clinic locations have returned to a normal appointment schedule after several weeks of focusing care on patients with urgent and emergent needs to comply with American Academy of Ophthalmology recommendations and guidelines in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Read our latest update to learn more about how we are protecting our […]
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Years ago if you had cataract surgery, the natural cloudy lens was removed and there was nothing to replace it. People had to wear very thick eyeglasses or special contact lenses to be able to see clearly after cataract surgery. Now, we have a replacement for the eyes’ natural lenses called intraocular lenses (IOLs). There […]
Spring Allergy Relief for Your Eyes
Spring is here and along with flower buds and blooming trees comes a dusty yellow coating of pollen. For many people, this time of year means sneezing, congestion, runny nose and red, watery, itchy eyes that occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to pollen and mold spores in the air. If you are suffering […]
Macular Degeneration the Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older Adults
Macular Degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a deterioration of the macula, the central area of the retina that controls the sharpness of your vision. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among people over 50 years old. The disease typically is marked by slow, painless loss of central vision, […]
YAG Laser Procedure After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed, as well as one of the safest and most effective, surgical procedures in the United States. Typically, a patient’s vision after cataract surgery is very clear. Some patients may experience hazy vision months to years after surgery. Hazy vision after cataract surgery can occur when the […]
Corrective Options for Age-Related Blurry Near Vision (Presbyopia)
Nearly everyone, even those who have never had vision problems before, begin to experience blurry near vision around age 40. Each eye contains a lens, much like a camera lens, positioned right behind the pupil, that is elastic and attached to muscles so that its shape can be controlled. When one is young the […]
Eyelid twitching–are spasms an indicator of a more serious condition?
Patients often complain about eyelid twitching and sometimes worry that their symptoms might be an indication of a more threatening condition. While the sensation of eyelid spasms are occasionally part of certain uncommon movement disorders such as hemifacial spasms, benign essential blepharospasm, Meige’s syndrome or a consequence of irregular healing after a facial nerve injury […]
New Contact Lenses May Offer Remedy for Digital Eye Strain
The hottest product debuted at the International Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2017, is not the latest new gadget. A new contact lens, designed for digital device users, can help relieve eye tiredness, dryness and redness associated with prolonged time in front of a digital screen. Digital eye strain or fatigue, most commonly felt after […]
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