Cataracts

How Long After Cataract Surgery Can You Drive?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

A senior woman wearing glasses with white hair sitting in a vehicle.

Cataract surgery is a common procedure that many people undergo to help restore their vision. While the procedure is generally safe and effective, there are important considerations to keep in mind when it comes to driving after cataract surgery. You should wait 2 weeks minimum before you start to drive again after cataract surgery, and […]

How to Train Your Eyes After Cataract Surgery

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

An eye doctor helping an elderly female patient to place an eye shield over her eye after undergoing cataract surgery.

Cataract surgery is a procedure used to remove a cloudy or opaque lens called a cataract and replace it with an artificial lens. It can significantly improve a person’s vision and quality of life. Even though most cataract surgeries are successful and well over 90% of people see better after, it can take some time […]

What Is the Difference between Glaucoma and Cataracts?

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

A woman is getting her eyes checked for glaucoma by an optician with a tonometer.

Our eyes are constantly working; from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep. Like the rest of our bodies, the eyes eventually tire, age, and become vulnerable to disease and other vision-related conditions. When you think of eye conditions, two main ones probably come to mind: glaucoma and cataracts. Glaucoma and […]

What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

Spotting Cataracts Your eyes change all your life. While many significant changes often occur during childhood, vision changes can happen at any age. Vision typically stabilizes between ages 20–21 because your eyes stop growing, but what about tissues inside the eye? Cataracts are a common lens disorder that causes vision changes, typically in adults over […]

What Is RLE Surgery?

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

A doctor looking at a patient's eye through a microscope while the patient lays on the exam bed during surgery.

RLE surgery, or refractive lens exchange surgery, is a procedure used to help correct certain refractive errors. This innovative procedure has allowed more patients to enjoy clear vision without such a heavy dependence on prescription eyewear. But RLE isn’t for everyone. You need a consultation with an eye doctor to determine if RLE is right […]

Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

Pair of glasses laying upside down on a medical journal with the words Cataract Surgery in focus showing through the right lense in pink.

Cataracts can affect your vision to the point you may struggle to see your friend’s facial expression. When you can’t see well, cataract surgery is the best treatment to restore your vision. Your ophthalmologist can remove your cloudy lens, but will you still require glasses after your surgery? Continue reading to learn more about cataracts, […]