Ask people who’ve had cataract surgery whether it was worth it, and most will give you a resounding, “Yes!” Not only does the procedure do...
Derek Burnett
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Can Cataracts Come Back?
It’s a frequent refrain from people who have undergone surgery to remove cataracts from their eyes…“Best thing I’ve ever done for myself!”…“Best money I’ve ever...
How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?
Getting surgery can be a huge relief to people who have seen the condition eat away at their independence and enjoyment of life for months...
What to Expect During Cataract Surgery
The prospect of cataract surgery can certainly raise some mixed emotions. On one hand, it holds the promise of correcting vision problems that have gotten...
How Long Is Recovery from Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts aren’t easy to live with. This condition, in which the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded over and hard to see through, can make it...
Three Types of Cataract Surgeries
If your vision has been getting worse and your eye doctor has told you that you might need to consider surgery, you have several choices....
How to Prevent Cataracts
By the time they reach their 80s, most Americans will have developed one or more cataract, a condition in which the eye’s natural lens becomes...
What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?
If you’ve noticed that your vision is worsening as you age, you might be wondering if what you’re experiencing are the early signs of cataracts,...
What Are Cataracts?
As adults get on in years, many come to a gradual realization that they’re just not seeing as clearly as they once did. It may...
Brain Health and Preventing Dementia
Dementia terrifies us all. No one wants to live through it, and no one wants to see their loved ones live through it. Unfortunately, almost...
What Is a Cognitive Test?
A cognitive test is an assessment of a person’s ability to think and remember, but what exactly does it consist of? Is there just one...
Does Dementia Medication Help with MCI?
After a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), it’s common for people to ask their doctors, “OK, so what drug is going to help me...