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 […]
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Why do I have cataracts?
Why do I have cataracts? Patients often wonder why their vision has become cloudy, their eyes are sensitive to light, they have difficulty seeing at night, see faded colors, and their glasses don’t seem to work anymore. Over your lifetime, the natural lenses inside your eyes become cloudy and prevent light from being focused clearly. […]
Danlin Jenny Fuller, M.D. joins Columbia Eye Clinic
The 14 physicians and more than 100 staff of Columbia Eye Clinic welcome Danlin Jenny Fuller, M.D. to the practice. Dr. Fuller specializes in ophthalmic and cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Her clinical interest is in comprehensive eye care including cataracts and laser assisted cataract surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, dry eye management, and eyelid surgery. She […]
What’s the difference between LenSx and LASIK?
LASIK is a laser procedure used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. LASIK cannot correct presbyopia, the age-related loss of close-up focusing power. In the procedure, a laser is used to reshape the cornea — the clear, round dome at the front of the eye– to improve the way the eye focuses light rays onto the retina at […]
Why do some people 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 […]
How do cataracts affect my vision?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that typically occurs with age. Cataracts usually form slowly over a long period of time. Some say that their vision with cataracts is similar to looking through a dirty car windshield. If your vision has become blurry, cloudy, or if your glasses don’t seem to […]
Why Choose Laser Cataract Surgery?
If your doctor has advised you it is time for cataract surgery, you’re not alone. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States and has been shown to significantly improve vision and quality of life for patients who undergo the procedure. Although traditional cataract surgery is very effective […]
June is Cataract Awareness Month – learn about treatment options
Cataracts occur as part of the body’s natural aging process and may not change vision significantly in the early stages. As cataracts continue to mature over time, they may cause vision loss that can interfere with activities of daily living. Studies have demonstrated that cataract surgery can lead to improved quality of life. Click to […]
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