The “best” lens for cataract surgery depends on your lifestyle and vision goals, with options ranging from standard Monofocal lenses (clear at one distance, usually far, covered by insurance) to premium Multifocal/Trifocal (glasses-free for near/intermediate/far but may cause halos) and Toric (corrects astigmatism). Advanced options like the Light Adjustable Lens allow post-surgery customization. Your surgeon […]
Griffin Eye Center offers several different vision correction surgeries to people who previously thought they had no options. Thanks to advancements in technology, those who were previously thought to be too old or too farsighted for LASIK now have an option for vision correction surgery. Refractive Lens Exchange RLE is for patients between the ages […]
How do you know when it is time for cataract surgery? It is time for cataract surgery when your blurred or cloudy vision interferes with your daily life, making activities like reading, driving, and cooking difficult or unsafe. Other signs include difficulty in low light, increased sensitivity to glare, colors appearing faded or yellowish, and needing frequent […]
Cataract surgery is a common eye procedure to remove the cloudy lens in your eye and replace it with a clear artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). Cataract surgery is recommended when cataracts interfere with your daily activities, such as reading, and driving. The proteins in the eye lens start to break down […]
Though cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, myths persist about common cataract causes and treatment. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts, according to the National Eye Institute. Cataracts are a natural result of aging. As the […]
Many Cataract Patients today are choosing to upgrade to one of the Advanced Technology Lenses that can provide a full range of vision, from near to distant. These Advanced Lenses can potentially eliminate one’s dependence on glasses for most activities such as driving, reading, and computer work. Some Common Lens Options: Monofocal: Gives you one range of vision. You […]
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Griffin Eye Center, Leading ophthalmologist, Neil B. Griffin, M.D., is the first cataract surgeon in the Region to implant the FDA approved Tecnis Synergy and Tecnis Synergy Toric II Intra Ocular Lens (IOLs) for patients with cataracts. Griffin Eye Center is excited to be the first in the Myrtle Beach area […]
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that interferes with the light passing through to the retina. Individuals with cataracts usually describe their vision as being similar, to looking through a foggy windshield. Also, your reading may become more difficult and driving become dangerous especially at night. Many are bothered by halos, glare […]