Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
There are always myths floating around between friends and family when it comes to certain healthcare issues, and one of the more common areas of confusion tends to be about cataracts. Some people believe that cataracts are completely preventable while others hold on to exaggerated fears about treating them, but in reality, they are a […]
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The new year is always an exciting time as people are often engaged in holiday parties, time off from work, and the idea of getting another fresh start after the last 365 days. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has been around for a long time, and the types of promises we make to […]
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Dr. Samuel Seltzer has performed cataract surgery more than 50,000 times. “And counting,” said the ophthalmologist who practices at Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. Adhering to writer Malcolm Gladwell’s theory of skill perfection requiring 10,000 hours of practice, Seltzer said surgery is a skill that he’s enjoyed honing over a 30-year career. With recent technological […]
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For Successful Cataract Surgery, One Specific Lens Stands Above the Rest If the idea of needing to undergo cataract surgery for one or both of your eyes brings up a lot of questions, you can rest assured that the technology used to improve your vision has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Working […]
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Like with most surgeries, the intent of cataract surgery is to remove a part of your body that’s no longer functioning as it should. The natural lens is a part of your eye that helps you to see clearly at all distances. As we age, our natural lens becomes hardened and opaque, making it difficult […]
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Learn more about cataracts, the causes of cataracts, what to expect before and after surgery, and about the cataract surgery procedure with this infographic. Click here to view the PDF version.
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If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Florence, your doctor removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens: IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and does not […]
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At some point in our lives, nearly all of us will need to have cataract surgery. It’s a common outpatient procedure that the board-certified ophthalmologists at Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. can complete in a matter of minutes in our state-of-the-art surgery facility, Florence Surgery and Laser Center. Just as with many other medical advancements, […]
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A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that can make it hard for you to see. The condition is most common in older people, but anyone can have one. As cataracts grow, they can cause symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Cataracts can cause dim, blurred, yellow or double vision. This can make […]
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Cataract surgery is a procedure used to treat cataracts where changes in the lens of the eye cause cloudy, blurry or misty vision. The lens is the crystalline structure that sits just behind your pupil, which is the black circle in the center of your eye. Cataracts occur when changes in the lens of the […]
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