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How Do You Know You Need Cataract Surgery?

Category: Cataracts

5 Signs You May Need Cataract Surgery Do you find yourself squinting to see better? Or, perhaps you’ve noticed that your vision isn’t as crisp and clear as it used to be. These could be signs that you have cataracts. Cataracts happen when the natural lens of your eye becomes stiff and opaque. This usually…

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Wearing Makeup After Cataract Surgery

Category: Cataracts

When Can You Wear Make-up After Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery is a very successful procedure that can help improve your vision. In most cases, you will be able to wear makeup after cataract surgery. However, it is important to follow your surgeon’s instructions and wait until the surgical area has healed before applying makeup. Additionally,…

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How Soon After Cataract Surgery Can You Drive?

Category: Cataracts

Does Driving After Cataract Surgery Affect Your Vision? Most people can start to drive again within a day or two after cataract surgery. However, it is important to check with your eye doctor to make sure it is safe. There are a few things that can affect your ability to drive after cataract surgery, including:…

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Cataract Surgery Recovery

Category: Cataracts

Recovery From Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery is a very safe and effective way to treat cataracts, and most people experience a significant improvement in their vision after the procedure. In most cases, you can expect your vision to be much clearer within a few days or weeks after surgery. However, it is important to keep…

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Breakthrough Technology for Cataract Surgery: The Lensar Laser

Category: Cataracts

Breakthrough Technology for Cataract Surgery: The Lensar Laser What is the Lensar Laser? The Lensar laser is a 3D imaging, laser-precise micro-incision system that allows your surgeon to remove your cataract with ease and 10x accuracy. This technology represents a major breakthrough in cataract surgery, offering patients a more precise and efficient procedure with better…

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What Causes Cataracts?

Category: Cataracts

What are the causes of cataracts? What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and pupil. The lens works much like the lens of a camera, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye so that we can see clearly. With…

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Best Sunglasses After Cataract Surgery

Category: Cataracts

  Cataracts are the most common, most successful, surgical procedures that are performed on our bodies. While they are not preventable, they are treatable! A cataract occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, creating a dull and blurry vision. Cataract surgery is a common procedure that many people undergo to improve their vision….

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Parkhurst NuVision introduces IC-8 IOL for Cataract Surgery in San Antonio

Category: Cataracts

Parkhurst NuVision is excited to offer a new IOL lens to San Antonio cataract patients.  AcuFocus, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic medical device company, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its breakthrough IC-8® Apthera™ intraocular lens (IOL) for the treatment of cataracts. The Apthera IOL is the first and only non-toric…

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Light Adjustable Lens: The Ultimate Guide

Category: Cataracts

Light Adjustable Lens San Antonio Doctor’s Perspective Once Active Shield came out on the Light Adjust during my ocular disease and refractive surgery residency at Parkhurst Nuvision, I became certified in the use of the Light Delivery Device (LDD) for the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL). This certification allows me to properly use the device…

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Vision Correction For Individuals With Spinal Cord Injuries

Category: Cataracts

The benefits of refractive surgery for certain groups of people, particularly those with physical disabilities, are obvious. Individuals who are unable to use their arms or hands to handle their glasses or contact lenses who struggle to put contact lenses on their eyes or to keep their glasses from sliding down their nose are well…

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