Jul 28, 2009 | Cataract, Cataract Surgery
Imagine you have a plastic trash bag (the cheap thin ones from a discount store, not the Heavy Duty Hefty bag) – this is going to be our imaginary capsular bag. In the eye this bag is only a few millionths of a meter thick. Now fill it up with oatmeal – this is our model cataract. Now, in order to remove the cataract we are going to use an instrument that both pours fluid into the bag and vacuums the oatmeal out of the bag.
Jul 17, 2009 | Cataract, Cataract Surgery
Before we begin the discussion about cataracts and cataract surgery, I’d like to first introduce you to the way the eye works.
Jul 15, 2009 | Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery Essentials It has been awhile since I have had a chance to update my blog. However, I have good reason: I have been working on an audio project for my patients with cataracts. I will now share this project online through my blog
Mar 26, 2009 | Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness that is difficult to treat with traditional therapy. Now it appears that cataract surgery may actually be beneficial in the treatment of glaucoma.
Mar 23, 2009 | Cataract Surgery
The “stitch or no stitch” controversy in ophthalmology may be ended by an unlikely marriage of ink jet technology and shellfish. “What?” you say; Let me explain:
Mar 20, 2009 | Cataract Surgery
In general the post-operative cataract experience is uneventful other than the usual “Wow!” experience of improved vision. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect after surgery
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