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Flying After Eye Surgery

Flying After Eye Surgery

by Ideal Eye Surgery | Oct 7, 2022 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Glaucoma, Retina, Vitreous

As we rapidly approach the holiday season, families begin arranging travel plans. However, if you have upcoming eye surgery or suffer from an eye condition, it may not be in your best interest to fly. The American Academy of Ophthalmology often receives questions...
Cataract Awareness Month – June 2022

Cataract Awareness Month – June 2022

by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jun 5, 2022 | Cataract Surgery, Cataracts, Eye Care, Eye Conditions

June is Cataract Awareness Month and the whole month is devoted to this condition because of its extreme prevalence and significance.  Here are some basic facts about cataracts that may surprise you: Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide 25 million...
New Advancements: 3-D Eye Surgery

New Advancements: 3-D Eye Surgery

by Ideal Eye Surgery | Nov 16, 2020 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Care

One of the great things about the field of Ophthalmology is that it is continually evolving and improving. Each year sees a vast array of new technologies that increase patient safety and improve visual outcomes. In essence, these devices make us as doctors and...
Common Questions After Cataract Surgery: Part 2

Common Questions After Cataract Surgery: Part 2

by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jul 1, 2019 | Cataract Surgery, Cataracts

I perform hundreds of cataract surgeries every year, and while everyone’s eyes and visual needs are unique, the questions our patients ask us about the surgery and recovery process are quite similar. To provide you with the shared wisdom of all those patients who have...

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