Reviewed By: Dr. Scot C. Holman, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement Surgeon
Have you been putting off cataract surgery because you have a vacation planned, a family event coming up, or simply no idea when the right time to schedule actually is?
Reviewed by: Dr. Scot C. Holman, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement Surgeon
Are you struggling to see at night or finding it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities because of glare?
Reviewed By: Vinay Gutti, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement, Corneal Surgeon
Laser cataract surgery has become a leading option for those seeking improved vision and reduced dependence on glasses. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, this procedure, guided by a cataract specialist, makes precise incisions in record time. Here’s what you can expect before, during, and after advanced laser cataract surgery from our specialists in The Villages, Wildwood, Tavares, Leesburg, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora, FL, USA.
Reviewed By: Jose Alfredo Vazquez, MD, Board-Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
At Lake Eye Associates, we recognize the critical importance of addressing conditions like glaucoma and cataracts to preserve and enhance vision. Serving patients in The Villages, Wildwood, Leesburg, Tavares, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora, FL, USA, we specialize in comprehensive eye care, including glaucoma therapy and laser cataract removal.
Reviewed By: Scot C. Holman, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement Surgeon
Cataracts cause a third of worldwide blindness, affecting approximately 65.2 million people and causing moderate to severe vision loss in over 80% of cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Reviewed By: Scott R. Wehrly, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement and Corneal Surgeon
If you live in a blurry world with cataracts clouding your natural lens and obstructing light from reaching your retina, you may be a candidate for cataract surgery. Commonly developed with age—over 90% of individuals experience it by 65—this cloudiness can severely impair your vision.
Reviewed By: Scot C. Holman, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement and Corneal Surgeon
Diabetes is a severe condition that affects 37.3 million people nationwide—that’s 11.3% of the US population. Unfortunately, with skyrocketing obesity rates, cardiac problems, and genetic issues, Americans are a prime target.
Reviewed By: Scott R. Wehrly, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement and Corneal Surgeon
Cataracts are one of the most common eye issues that can cause vision loss in people over 60.
Because it’s so common, you’re probably wondering what the early signs are so that you can be prepared if you start to develop cataracts yourself.
Reviewed By: Scott R. Wehrly, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement and Corneal Surgeon
Overview of Cataracts
Cataracts are typically an age-related condition. The risk of developing them increases after 40, and they are the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Fortunately, even though a cataract cannot be reversed, treatment is typically a smooth process once eyeglasses or contact lenses can’t correct a person’s vision.
Reviewed By: Scot C. Holman, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement Surgeon
What Are Cataracts?
Your natural lens is a clear, curved structure made of 60% proteins. It’s flexible and stretches or shrinks to focus light on the retina (the light-detecting tissue at the back of your eye).
