Toric IOL Options
When it is time to consider an intraocular lens, or IOL, patients with astigmatism have multiple options to choose from. Astigmatism means the cornea, or clear outer surface of the eye, is not...
Author: Gary Wortz MD
Refractive Vision Correction: LASIK & Other Options
Refractive vision correction is a category of surgical procedures that reshape or bypass the eye’s optical imperfections to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses and contact lenses. These...
Refractive Lens Exchange
With laser eye surgeries such as LASIK, your vision is corrected by changing the shape of your cornea. However, this does not prevent the natural aging of the lens, which leads to conditions such...
Cataracts: Introduction
Did you know that 75% of people who’ve had cataract surgery wish they had done it sooner? Many people also say that surgery was easier than they expected!
Cataracts take years to develop, so...
Cataract Surgery: Post Operative Introduction
Congratulations. If you are watching this video, it probably means that you or a family member has successfully undergone cataract surgery. Most patients do not realize that this is the single most...
Vitreous: Floaters
Small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision are called floaters. Most floaters are not dangerous and are caused by tiny pieces of tissue inside of the eye. When light hits these pieces of...
Astigmatism Explained: Why You Should Correct Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery
What is astigmatism and should it be corrected during cataract surgery?
In this Eye Surgery Today segment, Dr. Gary Wertz explains how astigmatism affects vision, why it causes blurred or “smeared”...
What Are EDOF Lenses and Who Should Choose Them for Cataract Surgery?
An extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens is a type of intraocular lens implanted during cataract surgery that creates a continuously elongated focal point along the visual axis, providing clear...
Why “20 Happy” Matters More Than 20/20 Vision
Is 20/20 vision the real goal after cataract surgery?
In this Eye Surgery Today segment, Dr. Gary Wörtz explains the concept of “20 Happy” — focusing on functional vision, lifestyle satisfaction,...
How Soon Can You Resume Daily Activities After Cataract Surgery?
“How quickly can you get back to your normal routine after cataract surgery?
In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, leading eye surgeons explain what activities are safe in the early recovery...
