If cataracts are making everyday tasks more difficult, like reading, driving, and recognizing faces, it may be time to think about treatment. Cataract surgery restores clarity to your vision and can help you feel more confident and independent in your daily life. Albemarle Eye Center offers LenSx® laser cataract surgery as a safe and successful […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup, M.D. Cataracts are very common, especially as we age. More than half of all Americans aged 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). At first, you might not even notice a cataract developing. But over time, it can […]
Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup Your preoperative consultation is the perfect opportunity for an open and informative discussion with your surgeon. As any patient would, you want to be well-prepared and confident about your upcoming laser cataract eye surgery. Your vision is precious, and by educating yourself and asking the right questions, you can alleviate […]
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Reviewed by: Cataract surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts, whether laser or traditional. With 80% of human learning made possible by visual pathways, eye health directly correlates with quality of life. This can affect the most trivial daily activities, from getting out of bed in the morning to reading the facial expression of […]
Cataracts can often be seen as a natural aspect of aging, gradually making their presence known as we go through life. Whether you’re in your late thirties, noticing subtle changes in your vision, or celebrating a milestone in your sixties, it’s perfectly normal to have questions about cataracts and the potential for surgery. Many people […]
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The World Health Organization marks around 65.2 million people affected by cataracts, which cause moderate to severe vision loss in over a third of cases. As people grow older and average life expectancy increases worldwide, the influx of people with cataracts will mirror that growth. Although many individuals wait to seek treatment until their condition […]
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As medical technology continues to evolve, patients are offered a variety of options for their treatment plans. One of these advancements is in cataract surgery, where patients can choose between traditional and laser-assisted surgery at their laser cataract surgery center. At Albemarle Eye Center, we aim to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and […]
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Cataracts, a common eye condition that clouds the eye’s lens, affects approximately 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and older, according to the National Eye Institute. Traditionally, cataract removal surgery involved using a handheld blade to create an incision in the eye through which the cloudy lens could be broken up and removed. While effective, there […]
Cataracts are a common eye problem that affects people over the age of 40. Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process and occur when proteins in the eye begin to break down and stick together. Cataracts develop slowly over time and are part of the normal changes in the eye as we age. […]
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Cataracts are a natural part of aging and people may have some cataract development at 40. Cataracts usually develop gradually over time, and you may not notice any changes to your vision in the early stages. With no initial symptoms, it’s essential to have regular eye exams to check for eye conditions such as cataracts. […]
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