Oculoplastics
A drooping eyelid that appears suddenly is different from eyelid drooping that develops gradually over months or years. While most cases of ptosis develop slowly, particularly with age, a sudden droopy eyelid can have several possible causes, including some that require urgent medical attention. The timing of the change and any accompanying symptoms are especially […]
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Cataract Surgery
Ptosis surgery is an outpatient procedure to correct drooping eyelids that impair vision, not merely a cosmetic fix.
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Oculoplastics
Ptosis is a condition in which the upper eyelid droops due to weakness in the levator muscle, potentially affecting vision and signaling an underlying medical concern.
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Cataract Surgery
St. Luke’s simplifies cataract lens choices into two categories: Fixed Focus and Auto Focus. Learn how each IOL design works and which one best fits your vision goals.
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Cataract Surgery
Guide to multifocal intraocular lenses for cataract surgery, comparing trifocal and extended-range options, trade-offs, candidacy, and astigmatism considerations.
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No matter what your age, good eye care is essential. Regularly scheduling eye exams and taking care of your eyes by getting the proper nutrients and protecting them is the best way to maintain good vision. However, as you age, eye care becomes even more important as your risk for eye conditions increases. Many eye […]
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Cataract Surgery
Do you have cataracts? Are they making it more challenging to do basic tasks, like using your phone or computer? If you’re having cataract surgery, one of the decisions you need to make before the procedure is what kind of IOL you’re going to get. During cataract surgery, your eye’s natural lens is removed. Removing […]
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It’s normal for your body to change as you age. But changes to the skin can affect your confidence, making you more self-conscious. One place that may make you feel most self-conscious and uncomfortable is your face. Wrinkles on your face are usually more prominent than those on other parts of the body. Your face […]
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To have healthy eyes, you need to have eye exams scheduled regularly. Eye exams are necessary if you want to maintain healthy vision. Not only can eye exams help your eye doctor diagnose vision problems caused by refractive errors, but they can also detect eye conditions. Age-related eye conditions are quite common, especially in older […]
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Are you having cataract surgery? Cataract surgery can fully restore all vision lost to cataracts, revitalizing your vision and life. However, you can achieve better vision than you had before having cataracts by choosing a premium IOL. When you have cataract surgery, you’ll have your cataracts removed along with your natural lens, where the cataract […]
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