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
Am I a Candidate for Advanced IOLs?
Wouldn’t it be great to have less dependency on glasses or contacts to see clearly? If you’re in need of cataract surgery, new advancements in Intraocular Lens (IOL) technology could make that possible. An IOL is a lens that is implanted in your eye during cataract surgery to replace your natural lens which has become… Read More
What to Expect Before, During, and After Cataract Surgery
If you are one of the millions of people needing cataract surgery this year, you want to know what to expect before, during, and after your cataract surgery. Believe it or not, cataract surgery goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, when “doctors” would use a needle to slide the cloudy lens, that… Read More
How Does Diet Affect Your Vision?
How does diet affect your vision? It’s not exactly a newsflash that what you put in your body can affect your overall health. Did you know that your diet can also affect your vision? Researchers have found a direct connection between eye health and nutrition. In fact, some studies suggest that a diet high in… Read More
Common Signs of Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that may get worse over time, so you are going to want to know what the common signs to look for are. As you age, early detection is key for this leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. is and affects over 1.8 million Americans. If you are… Read More
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world and affects more than 80 million people across the globe. Since January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, it’s a good time to take a closer look at a disease that is robbing so many of their sight. What Causes Glaucoma? The most common… Read More