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Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed today. Most people who undergo surgical treatment for cataracts experience improved vision without long-term complications. According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), three million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year, with an overall success rate of 98 percent or… Read More
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve, because of increased pressure in the eye, called intraocular pressure. This pressure can seriously damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to your brain. Because the optic nerve cannot regenerate, any vision lost is permanent. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause total permanent blindness…. Read More
As we age, our vision naturally deteriorates, beginning with a loss of reading vision, or presbyopia, and continuing with a clouding of our crystalline lens, or cataracts. A 2015 survey estimated that in the U.S., over 24.4 million people ages 40 and older are affected by cataracts. Cataracts occur when the eye lens tissue is affected by… Read More
Dry eye is common in Colorado’s dry climate, but what really causes it? According to current research, 86 percent of those diagnosed with dry eye actually suffer from Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). It’s a long name for a condition that essentially means the glands responsible for producing tear oils are blocked, which then typically leads… Read More
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 50. Macular degeneration affects the macula, the center of the retina. This is the part of the eye that allows you to see details and helps with colors. Symptoms of Macular Degeneration In early stages, macular degeneration does not typically result in… Read More
