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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.…
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…
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…
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…
Can I Watch TV After Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery has a high success rate in improving your eyesight and should allow you to return to your normal activities, like driving, following a few weeks of recovery. Cataract surgery…