New Light Adjustable Lens Technology for Cataract Patients
Tyson Eye is now offering the new RX Sight’s Light Adjustable Lens technology for cataract patients. Dr. Tyson and Dr. Stephens were the first in Southwest Florida to implant this new technology. This new technology introduced in cataract surgery is used to replace the natural lens when it’s removed. Traditional cataract surgery relies on pre-surgical… Read More
Eye Safety Tips for Halloween
Whether you’re helping your children or grandchildren prepare for a fun and festive night of trick-or-treating, or if you’re getting ready for your own ghoulish party, there are few things you should consider to protect your eyes. Here are some tips to keeping your eye safe during your Halloween celebration. Don’t wear anything that blocks… Read More
How to Properly Use Eye Drops
Whether you want to use over-the-counter eye drops to help with dryness, allergies, redness or irritation, or if you’ve been prescribed eye drops by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to treat conditions like glaucoma, dry eye, infections or inflammation, it’s important to properly administer your eye drops for the best results. Here are some helpful tips… Read More
The Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that will affect more than half of us by age 80. If cataracts are affecting your eyesight and your quality of life, you should explore the options available for cataract removal surgery. Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed medical procedure in the US,… Read More
Is your vision changing? It could be the normal aging process
While fine wine gets better with age, unfortunately, the same cannot be said about our vision. Some eye issues, like losing the ability to read clearly or focus up close, will naturally occur with almost everyone as they get older. Cataracts are another condition that naturally occur as we age. Other conditions like macular degeneration… Read More
What Causes Cataracts?
If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, or know someone who has, you may wonder what causes cataracts and is there anything that can be done to prevent them. Cataracts usually don’t develop until after the age of 40 and the most common age for cataract surgery is around 60 years old. By age 80, more… Read More