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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Cataract Surgery
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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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Cataract Surgery
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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Carolinas Center for Sight
in LASIK Surgery
All laser vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, work by reshaping the cornea – clear front part of the eye – to improve how well a person sees. By reshaping the cornea, light traveling through the front part of the eye is properly focused onto the retina located in the back of the eye. There are […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Ophthalmologist
Choosing an eye doctor is an important step toward taking care of your eyes and vision. Eye doctors help to protect your precious sense of sight and help you to have the best vision possible. When choosing an eye doctor, it is important to understand the different types of eye doctors and the skills each […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Ophthalmologist
Eyesight problem is a broad term used to describe any imperfection in the ability to see. It can refer to a variety of vision issues. The most common eye problems are nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism and presbyopia. These eyesight problems are due to an error in refraction – the way light is bent as […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in LASIK Surgery
Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular refractive surgery technique used to correct vision in people who have myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism (a condition in which the front surface of the cornea of the eye is not spherical). During LASIK surgery in Florence, your doctor uses a laser to create a thin […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Cataract Surgery
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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in Macular Degeneration
The macula, macula lutea, is the small, yellowish central portion of the retina of the human eye. The macula is the most active part of the eye and processes the light signals that allow us to do fine work. It is responsible for sharp, clear central vision and the ability to perceive color. The Function […]
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Carolinas Center for Sight
in Ophthalmologist
require more frequent eye exams. However, even if you aren’t due for a regular eye exam, there are some signs and symptoms that should alert you to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor. If you experience any of the following symptoms, schedule an eye exam as soon as possible: Blurry Vision: Blurry vision may […]
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in Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetes, regular visits to your eye doctor are important to avoid diabetic eye problems. High blood sugar (glucose) increases the risk of diabetic eye problems. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20 to 74. High blood sugar in diabetes causes the lens of the eye to […]
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