Category: Cataracts

Clear, comfortable vision plays a big role in how you experience everyday life. As the natural lens of the eye changes with age, cataract surgery can restore sharper vision and help you enjoy daily activities with greater ease. Understanding when to consider surgery can help you make an informed decision about your eye health.

At Laser Eye Center of Miami in Miami, FL, board-certified Dr. Gabriel G. Lazcano, along with Dr. Abraham Awad, have helped thousands of people enjoy clearer vision. Dr. Lazcano performs advanced cataract surgery using the latest intraocular lenses to correct distance vision, reading vision, and astigmatism.

Signs It May Be Time for Cataract Surgery

Rather than waiting for your vision to worsen, it’s often best to consider cataract surgery once cataracts start limiting your daily activities.

You may be ready to consider cataract surgery if you notice:

• Blurry or cloudy vision that doesn’t improve with new glasses
• Difficulty driving at night because of glare or halos
• Colors appearing dull or faded
• Double vision in one eye
• Trouble reading, watching television, or recognizing faces
• Frequent changes to your eyeglass prescription with little improvement

Many people wait longer than necessary because they assume cataracts must be “ripe” before surgery. Modern cataract surgery can often be performed well before your vision becomes severely limited.

Why Waiting Too Long Isn’t Always Best

Delaying cataract surgery can lead to:

• Greater difficulty with everyday activities such as reading, driving, and watching TV
• An increased risk of falls or accidents due to reduced vision
• Cataracts becoming denser over time, which can make surgery slightly more complex in some cases

An eye exam when you first notice vision changes allows your ophthalmologist to monitor your cataracts and recommend surgery when the timing is right.

Clear Vision Starts With an Evaluation

You deserve to enjoy clear, comfortable vision for the activities you love most. Meeting with an experienced cataract surgeon can help you understand when surgery is the right choice. At Laser Eye Center of Miami, Dr. Gabriel G. Lazcano and Dr. Abraham Awad will evaluate your eyes, discuss your lens options, and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision. 

To schedule your consultation in Miami, FL, call 305-443-4733 today.

When you hear the word “surgery,” you probably first think of a complicated procedure that involves weeks of recovery. While that may be true of many types of surgery, that does not apply to cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is considered a surgery because it involves removing the eye’s lens, but the operation is gentle enough that the ensuing downtime is not substantial.

In this blog, Dr. Gabriel Lazcano and Dr. Abraham Awad of Laser Eye Center of Miami explain in greater detail what amount of downtime you can expect following cataract surgery. Continue reading →

There has never been a better or safer time to undergo cataract surgery. In the past few decades, cataract surgeons have improved the safety and visual outcomes of the surgery by incorporating the use of state-of-the-art technology.

If you are facing the prospect of cataract surgery, you can feel confident that your treatment will be easier and faster than it was for previous generations — and you will be able to see better, too! Take a moment to learn from the team at Laser Eye Center of Miami how cataract surgery has evolved since its inception. Continue reading →

While all cataracts impair vision by clouding the eyes’ lenses, not all cataracts are the same. To help patients better understand cataracts, the doctors at Laser Eye Center of Miami have provided this guide to distinguish between the types of cataracts that can develop on the eyes. Read on to learn about nuclear sclerotic cataracts, cortical cataracts, posterior subcapsular cataracts and congenital cataracts: Continue reading →

While it is natural to feel apprehensive ahead of a surgical procedure, the great news about cataract surgery is that it has earned a reputation for being safe and highly successful. At the Laser Eye Center of Miami, our doctors want to make sure our patients know all of the details about cataract treatment, including just how long the procedure takes. Here is the breakdown: Continue reading →

During cataract surgery, your eye’s natural lens will be replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The lens you select will provide you with clear vision after surgery.

There is no single perfect IOL that Laser Eye Center of Miami recommends to everyone. Your eyes, lifestyle and personal preferences are unlike anyone else’s, and we understand that.

It can be confusing to sort through your IOL options. If you are unsure of how to go about selecting the right IOL for your needs, the following tips should be useful. Continue reading →

Cataract surgery can improve your vision by replacing your clouded lens with an implant. Your new lens can give you clearer vision, but it can also benefit you in other ways. In this post, the team at the Laser Eye Center of Miami discusses how cataract surgery can improve your quality of life. Continue reading →

Cataracts are a part of the natural aging process and something you cannot avoid. As your eye’s lens ages, it becomes cloudier and more yellow. This causes objects to look blurry, hazy or duller than normal.

The only way to treat a cataract is surgically. The clouded lens is removed from the eye and replaced with a clear lens implant.

However, not every cataract needs to be immediately removed just because it is present. Cataracts are a progressive condition, and in the early stages, they may not cause noticeable visual symptoms. As they gradually mature, they can start to cause symptoms that affect daily living. When the effects of cataracts take a toll on your quality of life, it is time to consider having them removed.

The choice to have cataract surgery is very personal. It is your eye doctor’s responsibility to educate you about cataracts and your condition, and your decision to undergo surgery. Continue reading →

Losing vision to cataracts is very upsetting. It can turn routine tasks into obstacles and rob someone of their independence and quality of life.

If a spouse, parent or relative of yours is dealing with cataracts, there are things you can do to make their lives easier and safer. Read on as the team at Laser Eye Center of Miami shares ways to care for a loved one with cataracts. Continue reading →

For most patients, recovering from cataract surgery is quick and uneventful. However, it does require a bit of planning, and knowing what to expect can set you up for a smooth and stress-free experience. Read on as the team from Laser Eye Center of Miami discusses cataract surgery recovery. Continue reading →