Virtually everyone develops cataracts as they get older, although not all reach the point that requires surgery. Still, by age 75 about half of all Americans have cataracts, and about 4 million undergo surgery every year. Even though the goal of cataract surgery is to see more clearly, advances in laser-assisted cataract surgery and lenses …
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Dr. Black's Eye Associates of Southern Indiana
302 West 14th Street, Suite 100A
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone: (812) 284-0660
Monday—Friday | 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Dr. Black's Eye Associates of Southern Indiana
302 West 14th Street, Suite 100B
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone: (812) 284-1700
Monday—Friday | 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Category Archives: Cataracts
Did you know that surgery to remove cataracts is the most common surgical procedure performed in the U.S.? About 3 million men and women undergo the procedure every year. Our Frankfort, KY West vision center eye doctors, along with our specialists in Jeffersonville, IN, perform cataract surgery for patients. Even though cataract surgery is very …
Read MoreCataracts are essentially a part of aging, similar to wrinkles. Nearly 22 million Americans older than 40 have cataracts, and by age 80, half of us will have developed cataracts. And, again like wrinkles, cataracts tend to creep up on you because they develop gradually. Initially, issues related to cataracts such as nearsightedness can be …
Read MoreCataracts are an inevitable eye condition that comes with age and more than half of Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts or have already had cataract surgery. Starting at age 40, the lenses of our eyes grow thick and cloudy until they affect our vision. Since there are no physical symptoms, many people go …
Read MoreEven after being diagnosed with cataracts, many men and women choose to postpone treatment. The first signs of cataracts don't necessarily interfere with someone's life, but subtle changes that occur over time need to be closely monitored so individuals don't wait too long to get cataract surgery. In the Louisville, KY, region we serve, our …
Read MoreCataracts are a fact of life for most of us as we age. We regularly perform cataract surgery for patients from Jeffersonville, Corydon, Louisville, and throughout the Kentuckiana region, but misconceptions about cataracts persist. In this blog post, we'll dispel some of the most common myths about treating cataracts and explain the different treatment options …
Read MoreFor many people, cataracts are inevitable with the aging process, and there's a good chance you'll eventually get them. But do you know what cataracts actually are, or what causes them? Let's demystify this common visual concern and review your options for laser cataract surgery (offered at our Frankfort, KY, office, Surgery Vision Center in …
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