Posts by Laura Shortridge
What To Know About Recovery From Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery will lead to remarkable improvements in the eyes. But sometimes not immediately. While a lot will happen right away, there is still a decent chunk of vision that requires adjusting to. Vision can initially appear somewhat worse after cataract surgery! After replacing the cataract with an artificial lens, the brain receives a different…
Read MoreHow long does recovery take for Eyelid Surgery?
Eyelid surgery, otherwise known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the market. This is because the delicate skin around the eyes is so thin that the eyelids are one of the first places to reveal the signs of aging. At SightMD we are proud to offer a variety of surgical…
Read MoreContact Lenses vs. Eyeglasses: Which Are Best For You?
Choosing to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction generally depends on personal preferences, which includes lifestyle, comfort, convenience and budget. One is not necessarily better than the other; each has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of vision, ease of use and eye health. Of course, you don’t always have to choose between…
Read MoreWorkplace Eye Safety Awareness Month
Each day on job sites across the U.S over 2,000 eye injuries occur and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of work to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only…
Read MoreWhich is Better for me LASIK or PRK?
LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK are types of refractive eye surgery. They treat vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Both LASIK and PRK use a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear outer layer of your eye that focuses light so you can see clearly. The basic difference is: Both procedures have pros and cons. Ask your…
Read MoreShould I Wait to Have Cataract Surgery on Second Eye
Cataracts is a common eye condition that affects many people. Cataract surgery is a safe, frequently performed operation to aid those who have the condition. Still, receiving a diagnosis of having cataracts and realizing that surgery will be performed on the eye can be scary. Imagine then, how unsettling it must be for someone to learn they…
Read MoreAre Ptosis and Lazy Eye Related?
Many vision conditions that adversely affect a person’s ability to are related to the eyelids. And these conditions have many names. For this edition of Everyday InSight, we are going to study two terms: “ptosis” and “lazy eye.” Specifically, we ask the question… Is Ptosis the Same as Lazy Eye? Ptosis, also known as blepharoptosis,…
Read MoreWhen Should you Consider Having Cataract Surgery
It may seem like a tough reality to face, but many people will develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Most people will either get cataracts or have had cataract surgery by the age of 80. With that fact in mind, if you have been diagnosed with cataracts, you may be asking yourself (and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Pros and Cons of Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery?
Do you or someone you know have a condition where there is excess skin on the upper and lower eyelids? If so, there is a surgical procedure called “blepharoplasty” that involves removing this excess skin. While this operation can indeed be beneficial, there are a few points of information to be mindful of before simply…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Remove a Cataract?
Cataracts sometimes start to develop in a person’s eye lens as they get older (age-related cataracts), stopping some of the light from reaching the retina. Although cataracts are often associated with age, in rare cases babies are born with cataracts or young children can develop them (childhood cataracts). Cataract surgery is a procedure used to treat cataracts where changes…
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