LASIK and Cataract Blog

LASIK vs Contact Safety For years now, multiple debates have been raging on among eye doctors and patients alike, about the safety of contact lenses versus LASIK. The fact of the matter is neither are too dangerous – however, there are certain risks to both which you need to understand in order to better determine […]

Our very own Leah has headed to Haiti to help with the Haiti Eye Clinic and assist in cataract surgery and eye exams. Leah has been gone on the mission trip a few times now. This has been an ongoing partnership with HPUMC for several years now. Several of our staff members and doctors have […]

Whether you are a professional athlete, amateur or a weekend warrior, having improved vision will greatly help you to stay at the top of your game. In sports, perfect vision is necessary. One unfortunate fact of life though, is that vision tends to deteriorate as we age. If you’re an athlete and your vision has […]

The thought of a Zombie Apocalypse is frightening for many. Whenever the topic of a zombie apocalypse comes up, people have their own ideas on what they’d do to survive should it occur. Most people think that they have a fair shot at survival, citing various ways in which they would prepare for it. Preparations […]

Having cataracts is often depicted as being similar to looking out of a dirty or fogged window pane. Medically speaking, a cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye lens that makes it hard for one to see and can eventually lead to blindness if untreated. Studies show that most people start experiencing vision problems […]

Tecnis Symfony Lens Most traditional lenses offer either near, intermediate, or far vision. Near vision is suitable for activities such as reading, intermediate suits the use of electronic gadgets such as computers and mobile phones, and distant vision covers activities such as driving. Most traditional mono-focal lenses are limited in their ability to provide vision […]

Healthy eyes and good vision play an important role in how we carry out our daily activities. Being able to see clearly helps us to live comfortably and safely while indoors and outdoors respectively. Unfortunately for some, good vision is something they can’t boast of having. At , we are dedicated to ensuring that people […]

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in Americans over the age of 40, affecting roughly 22 million people. Folks gradually notice problems driving at night, seeing a computer monitor becomes more difficult, and their vision just isn’t as clear as it used to be. The change is subtle but becomes worse over time and […]

, a well-known Dallas Fort Worth Ophthalmologist, recently returned from a mission trip to Kampala, Uganda. He officiated the graduation of the first formal leadership class for Ophthalmologists in Africa. He reports the mission “was extremely successful and we graduated 13 doctors, who should go on to be leaders in Ophthalmology in their countries”. Dr. […]

Cataract surgery recovery time is minor and varies among patients. Recovery is not immediate for any procedure. However, cataract surgery is safe and effective. The average success rate is 98 percent. You will be given a sedative and a local anesthetic before surgery. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure completed in less than one hour. […]