Laser eye surgery can mean much more than laser vision correction. How many different uses of a laser can you name?
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Tag: Cataract
History of Cataract Surgery
Ever hear of couching, the first cataract surgery? Here’s a short summary of the history of cataract surgery, including how the intraocular lens was invented.
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Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts develop in just about everyone. Learn the most common symptoms of cataracts, cataract surgery and causes of cataract.
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Cataract Surgery Can Lengthen Your Life
Cataract surgery can improve your vision, allow you to work longer, have fewer car crashes…and lengthen your life.
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Cataract Surgery and Diabetes
This article on diabetes and cataract surgery is written by Dr. Gary Foster, a cataract and laser vision specialist from Colorado and Wyoming. Enjoy!
What is Anisometropia?
Anisometropia can be a result of induced (created) myopia from a scleral buckle and/or cataract. If this is the case, it is usually correctable.
Diabetic Patients and Cataracts
Everyone gets cataracts, even patients with diabetes. Your results will depend upon the degree of macular edema, not your glasses or intraocular implants.