The eye doctor has told you that you have cataracts and you are unhappy with your vision. What’s next? The eye doctor is unable to change your glass prescription to improve your vision; therefore, you have decided to have surgery.
My Eye Doctor Said My Cataract is Going to Explode in My Eye! Really!!! Unfortunately, cataract surgery has become one of the most unnecessary surgeries in the United States. Patients are told all kinds of crazy stories about why their
Welcome to Case of the Day! Today, we’re going to discuss how we determine the strength of the lens or intraocular lens we place in an eye during cataract surgery. A patient came in to get scheduled for cataract surgery
Are you feeling uncomfortable with your vision? It could be dry eyes. Dry eye syndrome is a common but uncomfortable condition that causes burning, stinging, itching, and blurry vision. Dry eyes can even lead to more serious complications, like eye
Welcome to Case of the Day! A patient came in complaining of floaters and flashes, and their vision ended up having a retinal detachment. So what happens with a retinal detachment? The retina is the lining inside the back of
Light rays enter our eyes through the cornea, pupil, and lens. These light rays are focused on the retina, a light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. While 70 percent of the eye’s focusing power comes from the cornea, it
Our eyelids do more than just blink; they protect our eyes and keep them comfortable. But sometimes, the eyelids don’t sit the way they should, and that can cause problems. Two common eyelid conditions are ectropion and entropion. What is
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can harm your optic nerve, which is responsible for relaying visual information to your brain. When left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent blind spots and/or complete blindness. This is usually caused by elevated
Welcome to Case of the Day! Today, we’re going to discuss a sort of rare and interesting case. A patient came in for a follow-up after cataract surgery. Prior to cataract surgery, Dr. Croley had been following this patient for