Night Before Cataract Surgery: Prep Checklist
Cataract Information, Cataract Surgery, LASIK
The evening before cataract surgery is a time to prepare calmly. This checklist simplifies clinical instructions into actionable steps.
Read Blog PostDoes Everyone Get Cataracts? Who’s Really at Risk
Cataract Information, Cataract Surgery, Uncategorized
Most people develop cataracts as they age. This article explains who faces higher cataract risk, how cataracts form, and when surgery is usually needed.
Read Blog PostEarly Signs of Cataract: A Simple Self-Check Guide
Cataracts affect millions of people worldwide, with age being the primary risk factor. At St. Luke’s Cataract and Laser Institute, we help patients recognize early signs of cataracts to seek timely treatment and maintain optimal vision quality.
Read Blog PostRecognizing the Early Signs of Cataracts
Cataract Information, Cataract Surgery
How Early Cataract Detection Supports Independence and Well-Being As we grow older, protecting our independence and daily comfort becomes more important—and eye health plays a big role in that. One common condition that can quietly impact our vision over time is cataracts. Cataracts develop gradually, and the early signs—like blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and […]
Read Blog Post6 Ways You’ll Look at the World with Wide Open Eyes After Cataract Surgery
Do you have cataracts? You’re not alone, as they are a highly prevalent age-related eye condition. Many people consider cataract surgery to correct their vision. They usually develop very slowly and can start forming as early as your 40s. It can take years for symptoms to manifest, but once they do, they can be debilitating. […]
Read Blog PostGet Back to These Classic Clearwater Activities After Cataract Removal
Do you have cataracts? You may have noticed that they can make your life a lot harder than it needs to be. Although cataracts develop slowly and may not cause noticeable symptoms for years, they can eventually make it nearly impossible to see. The good news is that you can treat cataracts when they affect […]
Read Blog Post4 Ways Cataract Surgery Improves Your Life
Does your vision seem blurry, hazy, or foggy? These are some of the many signs of having cataracts. Cataract surgery might be required to restore clear vision. You may have trouble living your everyday life if you have cataracts. A cataract is an age-related eye condition that tends to develop very slowly. When you first […]
Read Blog PostHelp – My Cataracts Came Back!
Cataract Information, Cataract Surgery, YAG
YAG Laser Capsulotomy – By Bruce Kiskaddon, MD | “My vision is cloudy again after my cataract surgery,” is a common concern in the months and years after the second eye is completed. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens of the eye is removed and an artificial intraocular lens is implanted in the eye. Following […]
Read Blog PostCataract Surgery With Pit Gills, MD
Cataract Information, Cataract Surgery
Have you often wondered what it’s like to have cataract surgery? In this short video, you can follow patient Deb as she has her second surgery with Pit Gills, MD. Deb shares her thoughts in the beginning of the video and then Dr. Gills narrates the various steps including the removal of the cataract, the […]
Read Blog PostSt. Luke’s is a Proud Participant in Operation Sight
I’m pleased to announce that St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute is participating in Operation Sight, which is a charitable effort managed by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). The program matches eligible cataract patients with volunteer surgeons who are members of the Operation Sight Network. The mission is to eliminate treatable […]
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