Cataracts

Cataract surgery is a transformative procedure that restores vision by replacing your cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial lens. While all cataract surgeries aim to improve your eyesight, there are key differences between traditional and premium options. The team at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute, serving Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida, believes that understanding these differences can help you make the best decision for your vision and lifestyle needs. What is Traditional Cataract Surgery? Traditional cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a standard intraocular lens (IOL). The standard IOL… More

Nearly half of Americans over the age of 70 develop cataracts. Left untreated, cataracts can progress to the point that they cause complete blindness. The good news is that cataracts are easily treated, so you do not have to tolerate hazy vision. In this blog, the elite team of doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute review everything you need to know about cataracts. What Are Cataracts and How Do They Develop? Your eye lens contains a high percentage of proteins and fibers. As you get older, though, the quality of the proteins deteriorates, causing the proteins… More

Cataract surgery is one of the most performed surgeries in the United States because it is such an easy and effective way to correct vision that has become hazy due to cataracts. Another reason for cataract surgery’s popularity is that the recovery period is relatively manageable for most patients. If you plan to have cataract surgery soon, the eye doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute have some helpful tips to make your recovery as easy as possible. Rest Your Eyes You can expect to feel fatigued when you return home from cataract surgery. Prioritizing sleep… More

If cataracts have made your vision cloudy, the solution is clear: cataract surgery. However, what you may not realize is that cataract surgery is a good opportunity to simultaneously correct refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. When your ophthalmologist removes the hazy natural lens from your eye, he replaces it with an IOL (intraocular lens) that can help correct your vision at one or more distances. This may mean that you no longer need to rely on glasses or contact lenses. At our office in Largo, we offer both monofocal and multifocal (premium) IOLs to best… More

Cataracts affect millions of people and are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Because the condition is so common, it is important to be aware of what you can do to restore your vision if you develop cataracts. For many, the decision to have cataract surgery is an easy one, but it is important to be informed about all aspects of the procedure. The experts at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute break down a few important things every patient should know about cataract surgery. Cataract Surgery Is Safe and Effective Cataract surgery, which is designed to… More

By the time they reach their mid-70s, about half of all American adults have developed cataracts. They are caused by a breakdown of proteins in the eye’s lens. The outstanding eye doctors at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute work with many cataract patients, as well as plenty of people who are concerned that they may get cataracts. In this blog, they discuss when the average patient should start thinking about cataracts. Cataracts Can Start at Any Point Although most patients do not develop cataracts until they are senior citizens, it is possible for cataracts to start… More