Author: Gary Wortz MD

Cataract eye diagram showing cloudy lens blocking incoming light and causing blurred image on retina with labeled eye anatomy

Cataracts: Early Symptoms, Diagnosis, and How They Affect Your Vision

Written by Gary Wortz MD on April 11, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery.

A cataract is a cloudy area in the eye’s lens that forms when proteins break down and clump together, scattering incoming light instead of focusing it clearly on the retina. This protein...

Am I a Candidate for Refractive Surgery?

Written by Gary Wortz MD on January 6, 2026. Posted in Refractive Surgery.

How Surgeons Determine Whether Vision Correction Surgery Is Right for You Not everyone is a candidate for refractive surgery — and that’s a good thing. Safe, successful vision correction depends on...

Vision Correction Surgery Explained: LASIK, Cataract, PRK & ICL Options

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Eye Surgery FAQs, Videos.

“Choosing vision correction surgery can feel overwhelming, especially with so many modern treatment options available today—including cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and refractive...

No Perfect Cataract Lens? Understanding Multifocal Lens Trade-Offs

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Technology, Videos.

Frustration is the difference between expectations and reality. That’s especially true with multifocal lenses — the most advanced option in cataract surgery, and also the one that comes with...

Post-cataract eye drops guide showing antibiotics to prevent infection, steroids to reduce inflammation, and NSAIDs to manage pain and swelling.

Eye Drops After Cataract Surgery: How to Use Them Right

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery FAQs, Videos.

Eye drops after cataract surgery are topical medications applied directly to the healing eye to help prevent infection, control inflammation, and, when needed, manage intraocular pressure during...

Female ophthalmologist explaining at-home eye prep steps before cataract surgery

Biometry Explained: How Surgeons Choose Your Lens

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Technology, Videos.

“How do surgeons choose the exact lens for your cataract surgery? In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, leading eye surgeons break down biometry—the most important measurement used to...

Do You Need Eye Drops Before Cataract Surgery?

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Videos.

“Do you need to use eye drops before cataract surgery? In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, leading eye surgeons explain the different approaches to pre-operative eye drops—including...

Female ophthalmologist discussing driver requirements for cataract surgery

Can You Go Alone to Cataract Surgery?

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 26, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery FAQs, Eye Surgery Guides, Videos.

“Do you need someone to come with you for cataract surgery? Can you go alone, or do you need a driver? In this video, expert eye surgeons explain what patients should expect before and after...

Dr. Gary Wörtz discussing cataract surgery expectations and the "20 Happy" concept

Thinking About Premium Lenses? Fix Dry Eye First

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Technology, Videos.

“Thinking about premium or advanced technology lenses for cataract surgery? There’s one critical step many patients overlook: treating dry eye first. In this video, leading eye surgeons...

Female ophthalmologist discussing cataract lens options

What Are Your Cataract Lens Options: Monofocal vs Multifocal vs EDOF?

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 26, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery Guides, Technology, Videos.

Cataract lens options refer to the types of intraocular lenses (IOLs) implanted during cataract surgery to replace the eye’s clouded natural lens, with each design offering a different...

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Cataracts: Early Symptoms, Diagnosis, and How They Affect Your Vision

Am I a Candidate for Refractive Surgery?

Vision Correction Surgery Explained: LASIK, Cataract, PRK & ICL Options

No Perfect Cataract Lens? Understanding Multifocal Lens Trade-Offs

Eye Drops After Cataract Surgery: How to Use Them Right

Biometry Explained: How Surgeons Choose Your Lens

Do You Need Eye Drops Before Cataract Surgery?

Can You Go Alone to Cataract Surgery?

Thinking About Premium Lenses? Fix Dry Eye First

What Are Your Cataract Lens Options: Monofocal vs Multifocal vs EDOF?

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