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Will Insurance Pay for My LASIK Surgery?
Many health insurance companies consider LASIK an elective procedure. Elective procedures are typically procedures that are optional, nice to have done, but not medically necessary. While LASIK is often considered…
Are You Put to Sleep During Cataract Surgery?
During cataract surgery in Cheasapeke, Virginia Beach, our doctors remove the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens – IOL) to restore clear vision.…
Recovering from Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure completed in less than one hour. Cataract surgery has a high success rate in improving your eyesight and should allow you to return to…
What is the Main Cause of a Cataract?
Cataract are primarily caused by aging. The eyes mainly consist of water and protein. As we grow older, some of the protein may form chunks and cloud a certain area…
Artificial Sweeteners & Your Vision
If you’re trying to watch your weight by using artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, you may see an effect on your vision (which can be especially troublesome if you’ve already…
Average Age for Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a common condition, especially for older people. Cataracts typically begin developing in people age 40 years and older but don’t usually begin to impair vision until after age…