When you get cataract surgery, your clouded crystalline lens will be replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. IOLs come in different varieties — some are considered standard while others are considered “premium.” How do you choose which kind of IOL to get? Let’s first look at what the options are. Multifocal A multifocal [...]
If you want to see without contacts or glasses, you may think your only option is laser eye surgery, such as LASIK. While LASIK is an extremely safe and common procedure to correct vision problems, not everyone is a candidate. There are, however, alternatives to LASIK that are just as effective at correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, [...]
If you have cataracts that are interfering with your quality of life, you may be considering cataract surgery options. What many people don’t realize is that there are two kinds of cataract surgery: traditional and laser-assisted. While both surgeries accomplish the goal of cataract removal and restoring vision, there are a few key differences to [...]
If you have astigmatism, you may be wondering if getting LASIK at The Nielsen Eye Center could be worthwhile. Astigmatism is a vision disorder that results in blurry and distorted vision. For those with astigmatism, the cornea is curved more like a football, causing vision to focus on more than one point on the retina. [...]
Cataract surgery can be a life-changing procedure for those who suffer from cataracts, giving them a chance to see clearly once more. The procedure is fairly simple and not highly intrusive, but it’s important that after surgery you allow your eyes recovery time. It’s also important to care for them properly during that recovery time. [...]
So you’ve consulted with your doctor about LASIK, found out you’re a qualified candidate and scheduled your surgery. Your doctor at The Nielsen Eye Center has told you how the surgery is going to go and how it’s done, and they’ve also told you how to prepare. But you may be wondering to yourself just [...]
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which results in vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or LASIK (corneal refractive surgery). Most cataracts are age-related, resulting in many Americans hearing “You have cataracts” from their eye doctor around the age of 50, although it’s something to keep an eye [...]
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You’re likely considering LASIK with The Nielsen Eye Center to improve your vision, and perhaps imagining what it may be like to see clearly without the need for corrective prescription eyeglasses or contacts. LASIK can be a life-changing experience and has helped over 700,000 people achieve their goals of improved vision. How It Works LASIK [...]
If you've ever been a dog owner, you know the telltale signs of your pet's poor vision — that milky look in the lens of the eye that says cataracts are developing. If only it were that easy to determine when our own vision is declining. There is no single foolproof way for you to [...]
