Cataract Surgery

February 24, 2023

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…

February 17, 2023

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…

January 11, 2023

One reason that people put off scheduling any kind of medical checkup is the fear of getting a serious diagnosis. While it is only human nature to have this concern, that’s the purpose of having health checks. Where eyesight is…

December 16, 2022

Cataracts, as SightMD has explained, is a not uncommon condition where the lens of the eye becomes clouded. And while there are a variety of causes that lead to a diagnosis of cataracts, many of our patients wonder about symptoms and side…

December 13, 2022

If you are interested in getting Cataract Surgery in Suffolk County or Nassau County on Long Island, we invite you to experience the SightMD difference at our Long Island locations which offers full-service Cataract Surgery. Each of our locations provides comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry…

November 16, 2022

The condition of cataracts, while it is concerning, is not uncommon. Cataracts develop when the proteins in a person’s lens (or lenses) deteriorate and break down. Many may wonder as to the cause of this condition. Causes of Cataracts There is no…

November 3, 2022

While most people have heard the word “cataracts,” they may not know exactly what they are. Actually, the term for this condition is often referred to in singular form: cataract. As defined by the American Academy of Ophthalmology®, when proteins in…

October 21, 2022

Having cataract surgery can give you a whole new vision – literally and figuratively – of the world around you. But after the healing process, it’s important to resist wanting to just get back into the routine of going about your usual…

October 18, 2022

While there are many causes for blurry vision including needing prescription eyeglasses, excessive digital screen use and eye infections, vitamins have been shown to help keep the eyes healthy and lower the risk of certain eye diseases. Many of these vitamins can…