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3: What Are the Different Types of Cataracts?

Posted by Karyl On May 16th

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This is the third installment of 9 Important Questions You Should Ask About Cataract Surgery which can be downloaded from ECOF’s  free eBook library.

There a multiple types of cataracts that people may experience in their lifetime. They are not caused and do not grow worse through overuse of the eyes, but, as a rule, develop gradually over many years.

The following are the types of cataracts that may impair vision:

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No longer do you need to suffer with blurry vision, irritating contact lenses, or wearing glasses because Eye Centers of Florida is offering a special price on LASIK eye surgery in Fort Myers at their main clinic & surgicare center at 4101 Evans Avenue!

Now through August 31st, 2012, you can get Laser eye surgery at 50% off. Normally priced at $2,000 per eye, you can get your vision corrected in both eyes for the price of one! And to sweeten the deal…

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2: What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts?

Posted by Karyl On May 9th

What are the symptoms of cataracts 2: What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts?

This is the second installment of 9 Important Questions You Should Ask About Cataract Surgery which can be downloaded from ECOF’s  free eBook library.

If you suspect that you may have cataracts based on various warning signs in your vision, here are a few symptoms of cataracts to look out for:

  • Blurred or Cloudy Vision
  • Frequent Changes in Eyeglass or Contact Lens Prescriptions
  • Night Glare and Hazy Vision
  • Colors That Seem to Fade

An ophthalmologist must determine if these symptoms are really caused by a cataract or by some other eye problem that may need treatment.

So if you have cataracts, when should you have them removed?

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1: What Causes a Cataract?

Posted by Karyl On May 2nd

Cortical Cataract Courtesy of National Eye Institute 1: What Causes a Cataract?

This is the first installment of 9 Important Questions You Should Ask About Cataract Surgery which can be downloaded from ECOF’s free eBook library.

More than half of all Americans age 65 and older have a cataract. The natural aging process is the most common cause for the development of cataracts.

Cataracts also can develop following an eye injury such as a blow, puncture, cut or burn, or can be formed in association with certain diseases, such as diabetes.

But what about the symptoms? How will you know if you’re developing cataracts especially in the early stages?

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Cloudy & Blurred Vision? You May Have Cataracts

Posted by Karyl On April 26th

 

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Your eye works like a camera, with a clear lens that focuses images on the retina at the back of your eye. When the lens becomes cloudy and discolored, causing increasingly blurred vision, it is called a cataract.

Cataract formation is a normal part of aging. While cataracts may develop in both eyes at the same time, they do not spread from one to the other.

They are not caused and do not grow worse through overuse of the eyes, but, as a rule, develop gradually over many years. The good news is that cataracts can be successfully treated and good vision can be restored at Eye Centers of Florida.

If you’re suffering from cloudy or blurred vision, been diagnosed with cataracts, and you’re considering surgery, here are 9 Important Questions You Should Ask About Cataract Surgery. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share with you the questions you’ll want to ask your ophthalmologist such as:

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Nine Things You Must Know About LASIK Surgery

Posted by Karyl On April 18th

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Over the past few months we have offered tips about LASIK eye surgery. Whether you have had optical procedures or are currently considering it for the first time we hope we have answered some of the questions you may have about laser eye surgery. In case you haven’t read this information, you can download it as a FREE eBook. Or simply “read on” and we’ll give you a summation of our posts on the Nine Things You Must Know About LASIK Surgery.

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9: What is the Next Step After LASIK Surgery?

Posted by Karyl On April 11th

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This is the ninth installment of Nine Things You Must Know About LASIK Surgery which can also be downloaded from our free eBook library.

If you are ready to do away with your glasses or contacts, the next step is to…

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8: How Long do the Effects of LASIK Last?

Posted by Karyl On April 4th

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This is the eighth installment of Nine Things You Must Know About LASIK Surgery which can also be downloaded from our free eBook library.

You may have heard conflicting stories about whether the effects of LASIK are temporary or permanent. This is because, in order to understand this, you have to understand how LASIK works…

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7: What to do After LASIK Surgery

Posted by Karyl On March 28th

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This is the seventh installment of Nine Things You Must Know About LASIK Surgery which can also be downloaded from our free eBook library.

Celebrate the “new you”! Even though the procedure only takes minutes, the results of LASIK surgery are amazing and life-changing. There’s no reason not to celebrate! (Just make sure you take some time to rest first.)

You may be anxious to get out and experience life without glasses or contact lenses. However, as with any kind of surgery, it’s important that you follow your doctor’s instructions following the procedure…

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6: How to Prepare for LASIK Surgery

Posted by Karyl On March 21st

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This is the sixth installment of Nine Things You Must Know About LASIK Surgery which can also be downloaded from our free eBook library.

After you’ve selected a qualified LASIK surgeon that has given you a full exam and recommended you for LASIK, you can begin to prepare for the surgery.

One of the best ways to prepare for LASIK is to start admiring yourself in the mirror without glasses, and getting excited about the “new you” that will soon be emerging. Or, start imagining how easy and stress-free it will be when you start going to bed and waking up in the morning without the hassle of taking out or putting in contacts!

When you meet with your doctor to schedule your surgery, they will check for a few things before deciding on a date. Here is what they will check:

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