Preparing for Cataract Surgery
If you’re one of the more than 20 million Americans over 40 affected by cataracts, you know what it’s like to live with the blurred vision, the glare (especially when driving at night), and the gradual loss of contrast and color that comes with the condition. This is no way to spend your golden years! […]
What Is Recovery Like After Cataract Surgery?
[link pid=”59″][/link] June is Cataract Awareness Month, which I realize may not be as exciting for you as it is for me and my fellow ophthalmologists. Here in Charleston, SC, I specialize in [link pid=”59″]cataract surgery[/link], so I’d like to take the opportunity to address some of the questions and concerns that many patients have […]
Can Cataract Surgery Be a Pleasant Experience?
One thing that surprises my patients most about [link pid=”59″]cataract surgery[/link] is just how enjoyable their surgery day can be. In fact, many of the folks I have treated during my career as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC, tell me that their cataract surgery was the most pleasant medical experience they’ve ever had. Something happens […]
The Role of Healthy Vision During Crisis
[link pid=”43″][/link] Resilience is a remarkable thing. As an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC, I know this well. After refractive or cataract surgery, the human eye has the incredible power to mend rapidly and allow us to see clearly once again. . A LASIK patient is able to resume routine activities as soon as the very […]
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world and affect more than 22 million Americans aged 40 and older. Dr. Kerry Solomon wants you to be informed about the ways you can help protect yourself.
Cataracts
As we grow older our bodies experience many different changes, and our eyes are no exception to this rule. Usually as we age and our vision becomes more blurred, we assume that we probably need new glasses with a stronger prescription, but in fact, cataracts may be the culprit behind our declined vision.
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
According to Prevent Blindness America, the founders of Cataract Awareness Month, it is estimated that over 22 million Americans age 40 and over have cataracts. Cataracts are the clouding of the natural lens of the eye which leads to decreased vision. Cataracts make vision comparable to looking through a foggy windshield and are the most common cause of blindness and are conventionally treated with surgery. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States and a recent study found that cataract surgery patients had significantly reduced rates of hip fractures due to falls.
Do You Have Cataracts? Sunglasses May Offer Valuable Protection to Your Eyes
For many of us, it’s no secret that harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight can damage skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. You may have been told to wear sunscreen whenever you go outside to protect your skin from sun damage. However, did you know that too much UV radiation can also affect […]
What’s New? Operation Sight!
Imagine having cataracts and being unable to afford the eye surgery needed to restore good vision and improve quality of life. Now, co-founders Dr. Kerry Solomon, Dr. John Boatwright, and Dr. Paul Herring of Carolina Eyecare Physicians are proud to introduce “Operation Sight,” the first program of its kind in the Lowcountry. This new not-for-profit […]
It’s Cataract Awareness Month. Why Are We So excited?
Yes, we are excited! There are only a few FDA-approved LenSx® bladeless refractive lasers in the United States, and one of them is right here, right now in Charleston. Here’s why this is so important: Thanks to the laser, cataract surgery can now be bladeless. The femtosecond laser technology that revolutionized LASIK vision correction is […]