Modern LASIK procedures can be performed successfully on patients with diabetes. However, your ophthalmologist will need to evaluate many factors before determining whether you are a good LASIK candidate. In this post, the team of board-certified ophthalmologists at Austin Eye discusses how diabetes can impact your LASIK candidacy.
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How Smoking Affects Your Eye Health
Smoking can increase your risk of many serious eye diseases. Fortunately, you can lower your risk of vision loss and other eye health issues by quitting smoking as soon as possible. In this post, the team of board-certified ophthalmologists at Austin Eye discusses why smoking is dangerous to your eye health.
Read more...What Happens If Cataracts Are Left Untreated?
If you have been diagnosed with cataracts, you may be considering having them surgically removed. Cataract surgery is a very common and quick procedure that removes the eye’s natural lens that has become clouded with a cataract and replaces it with a clear artificial lens that restores vision. In its early stages, a cataract does […]
Read more...How LASIK Can Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Are you one of the millions of people who make New Year’s resolutions but struggle to keep them? If so, clear vision with LASIK may be what you need to accomplish your goals in 2019. LASIK is a quick procedure that treats nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by reshaping the eye’s cornea, restoring clear vision. Most […]
Read more...Timing Your Cataract Surgery
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. In a normal eye, the natural lens is clear and focuses light onto the retina for clear vision. Over time, proteins found in the eye clump together, clouding the lens and making it more difficult to see clearly. In its early stages, cataracts can be […]
Read more...Can I Have Cataract Surgery after LASIK?
It is a common misconception that patients cannot undergo cataract surgery after having had LASIK. But the truth is that cataract surgery is safe for former LASIK patients. Here, the expert vision team at Austin Eye discusses the topic in more detail.
Read more...Why People with Diabetes Need Routine Eye Exams
If you have diabetes, taking extra care of your eye health is a must. The disease increases the risk of several eye problems and diseases that can lead to permanent vision damage, including cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, these diseases can lead to blindness. The good news is that routine eye exams […]
Read more...The Cost of LASIK vs the Lifelong Cost of Wearing Contacts
There are a number of benefits to LASIK surgery. Clearer vision, a self-confidence boost and not having to rely on glasses or contacts are just a few reasons why many Austin eye patients come to our expert eye surgeons for LASIK surgery. Despite these benefits, many patients may be reluctant or hesitant to go through […]
Read more...How Soon Can I Drive After Cataract Surgery?
Cataract eye surgery is one of the most common (and successful) procedures performed today. At Austin Eye, our board certified eye doctors field questions regarding various aspects of the procedure, including the recovery. Many patients want to know how soon after surgery they can safely drive. Here, we discuss the answer in detail.
Read more...Choosing an IOL
Austin Eye offers a range of artificial intraocular lens (IOL) options to accommodate the diverse needs of our cataract patients. Each IOL offers unique features and advantages. If you are considering cataract surgery, we recommend you familiarize yourself with your IOL options first. Our trusted eye doctors break down the specifics of each lens in […]
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