The first and only FDA approved Trifocal IOL for cataract surgery is now available at KC Eye Clinic! From Business Wire: Benefits of PanOptix PanOptix is clinically shown to deliver an exceptional combination of near, intermediate, and distance vision while significantly reducing the need for glasses after surgery.1,2 PanOptix is already one of the leading…
Cataracts
June is Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month and according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. As we age, the natural lens inside our eyes becomes opaque and hardens. The more mature the cataract, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove during surgery…
Cataract Surgery by the numbers from EyeSmart
EyeSmart is a fantastic resource for patients to learn about eye disease and eye surgery. Please visit their website here. Below are some facts about Cataract Surgery. Most people don’t realize that their vision has decreased because cataracts are very slow growing and can take many years to mature. A cataract is your own natural…