Cataract Surgery: Pre-Operative Measurements
Pre-Operative Measurements for Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. In fact, at Central Florida Ophthalmology, in Oviedo, Florida, it is our most commonly performed surgery. Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens (which has become opaque, and now called a “cataract”), and replacing it with…
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Cataract Surgery: Indications
Indications for Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery is a very commonly performed surgery in the United States. In the greater Orlando area, cataracts are one of the most common eye problems that I see. I often get asked by patients: how do I know if I’m ready for cataract surgery? My framework for answering this question…
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Cataracts: Non-surgical options
Non-surgical options for cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common eye diseases that I see in my clinic in the Orlando metro area. Cataracts are an opacification of the eye’s natural lens. Typically, people are born with clear lenses, and as they reach late middle age and beyond, that clear lens inside of the…
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Medical Management of Pterygium
How I think about medical (non-surgical) management of pterygium In my last blog post, I spoke about the basic pathophysiology (or clinical development) or a pterygium. Now I’d like to explain how I typically manage these medically. This is not medical advice, so please consult with a physician prior to starting any treatment. First, if…
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Glaucoma 101
Introduction to Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve, generally causing damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the connection between the eye and the brain, and is actually the 2nd cranial nerve, coming out from the brainstem. As you may imagine, it is an extremely important…
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