Eye Care Info

Did you know that more than 24 million people in the US have cataracts and that cataract surgery is one of the most common types of eye surgeries across the globe? The surgery involves removing your natural lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens. The removal of your natural lens is imperative because…

Do you need cataract surgery but aren’t sure what type of intraocular cataract lenses would best benefit you? Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes clouded by proteins. This usually starts to happen after a person reaches the age of 40, and it can cause your vision to become blurry. Colors can also…

Have you noticed your vision dimming and suspected it’s due to cataracts? Typically cataracts occur in individuals as they get older. Cataracts are characterized by a clouding of the lens of your eye that can cause colors to look dull and objects to look blurry or fuzzy. Many people actually notice a yellow hue when…

Are you wondering if you can get LASIK eye surgery to fix astigmatism? The answer is yes. LASIK eye surgery is capable of correcting refractive errors, like astigmatism, which occur when the cornea of the eye is not perfectly symmetrical. A normal cornea looks like a dome, and it allows light to reflect on the…

Are you thinking about getting cataract surgery? Marietta Eye Clinic offers lens replacement with Apthera Intraocular Lenses (IOL). These revolutionary intraocular lenses use small aperture technology to help you see clearly at a range of distances. Let’s look at the intraocular lenses and the IC-8® Apthera™ lens and how it can benefit your vision. What…

Are you feeling pressure behind your left eye, right eye or both eyes and wondering what could be causing it? The truth is that there are many reasons for this type of eye pain. You could have a sinus infection, migraine or tension headache, Graves disease, optic neuritis, a toothache, or a facial injury. Pressure…

LASIK can help you achieve better vision without the need for glasses or contacts. However, it’s important to understand LASIK statistics before going into your first consultation. Take a look at some the most important facts and statistics about LASIK eye correction surgery to help you evaluate risk. LASIK Success Statistics & Success Rate 1.…

Have you heard of YAG laser surgery? If you have, you may know that it’s a revision surgery after an individual has had cataract surgery. Not everyone will need YAG surgery but take a look at this type of revision eye surgery and how it can help with complications that may arise from cataract surgery.…

Getting cataract surgery can help you see better so that you can perform your daily activities, like driving, reading, working and shopping, without struggling to see. However, it’s very important to be mindful of your recovery so that you achieve the best possible results. We’ve noted the top 10 things you shouldn’t do during your…

Congratulations. You’ve finally made the decision to get permanent vision correction with LASIK eye surgery. According to NCBI, 20 to 25 million people have been given permanent vision correction throughout LASIK’s history. Currently, about 800,000 people get LASIK eye surgery each year, and the procedure has a 95 percent success rate. To give yourself the…