Is There a Way to Prevent Cataracts?
Cataracts are one of the most common eye health problems. Globally, cataracts cause a third of severe visual impairments, according to the World Health Organization. Described simply, when you have …
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Understanding Toric Lenses in Cataract Surgery
By David L. McGarey, MD Cataract surgery involves removing the eye’s cloudy natural lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). Today, three main …
Learn MoreVision Changes and Driving: How Aging Eyes Affect Road Safety
Vision changes can make driving feel different long before they interfere with other parts of your day. Headlights may create more glare, road signs may look less distinct, or your …
Learn MoreThe Early Signs of Cataracts
Cataracts are a leading cause of vision impairment, especially among older adults. Cataracts affect approximately 25 million Americans age 40 and older, and by age 75, about half of all …
Learn MoreRestoring Sight in India: Barnet Dulaney Perkins Life-Changing Cataract Mission
On November 26th, 2012, a team from Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center left for Baligeria, India, hoping to restore vision to over 250 tribal people from West Bengal and Odisha …
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