How Important Are Diabetic Double Vision Eye Exams? Our team at Shreveport Eye Specialists places high importance on regular screenings for Diabetic Eye Disease. According to the CDC, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults and with over 34 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, regular exams are vital! How does […]
Introduction of cataracts surgery There is an old myth that only older people can . cataract surgery eye drops .While cataracts do affect more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older, cataracts also occur among young adults or children. While the exact cause of a cataract is unknown, most often, a cataract is part […]
Vision Health for All Ages: May is Healthy Vision Month! Caring for our eyes really needs to be as high of a priority as eating healthy and physical activity because our vision can either keep us safe or has the potential to cause harm. According to the CDC, people with vision problems are more likely […]
In the US alone, over 24.4 million people aged 40 and older have a cataract in either one or both eyes. And by 2050, this number is expected to double! But the good news is, cataracts are extremely treatable with cataract surgery, with the vast majority of patients reporting clear vision just hours after the procedure. For […]
Cataract Surgery Procedure 2023 Planning out! We can’t believe 2022 is almost over! As we prepare and make plans for the new year, let’s not neglect our eye health. Over 24.4 million people aged 40 and older in the U.S. currently have a cataract in one or both eyes, and this number is only growing, with […]
Discovery Between Cataract Surgery and Dementia Prevention provided by Eye Specialist in our Shreveport. Recent studies now associate cataract surgery with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population according to JAMA Internal Medicine. Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated […]
The Complete Guide to Cataract Surgery in 2022s & What You Should Expect From it? Introduction: What is cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the natural lens from the eye. This is done to replace it with an artificial lens. The goal of this surgery is to improve vision and reduce or […]
Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed at our clinic—because cataracts are just that common. Over 24.4 million people aged 40 and older in the U.S. currently have a cataract in one or both eyes, and this number is only growing, with eye doctors seeing more patients in need of cataract surgery […]
Trouble driving at night, difficulty reading, and overall cloudy vision: If these descriptions sound familiar, then you’re probably over 40 and either know someone who has had cataracts or are currently experiencing at least one yourself. Cataracts are more common than you think. In the US alone, over 24.4 million people aged 40 and older […]
The 411 on Cataracts With Dr. Russ You may not notice it very often, but your eyes are used for almost every single activity you perform throughout your day, everything from reading to driving to bird watching and playing golf. Throughout the life cycle, the proteins inside the lens of your eye may join together, […]