Author: Neda Shamie MD
Most people focus on the surgery itself and never think about what happens the morning they walk into the surgery center. A few simple things and a few things to avoid can make the whole experience...
REAL EYE SURGEONS Reveal What They’d Choose For Their Own Cataract Surgery
Most people assume cataract surgery is already done with a laser. It’s not — and that misconception is costing some patients a better outcome than they could have had.
In this episode of Eye...
What Most Patients Get Wrong About Vision After Cataract Surgery
Most patients assume that how they see before cataract surgery is a preview of how they will see after. That assumption can lead to real frustration, and it starts with a conversation most surgeons...
Is the Light-Adjustable Lens Actually Worth It
There is currently one cataract lens that can be adjusted with light after it has been implanted. That feature naturally draws attention, but the full decision involves more than the technology...
Why Cataract Surgery Is More Complex If You’ve Had LASIK or PRK
If you’ve had LASIK, PRK, or RK in the past, cataract surgery is still very much possible, but the decisions involved are more nuanced than most patients expect.
Previous corneal procedures...
The Floater Question Most People Don’t Think to Ask Before Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery can significantly improve your vision — but floaters are one reason some patients still feel like something is off afterward. In this episode, the doctors at Eye Surgery Today...
What Eye Surgeons Wish You’d Do BEFORE Surgery
Thinking about cataract surgery, LASIK, or lens replacement? There’s something most patients don’t realize: preparing your eyes BEFORE your consultation can make a huge difference.
In this episode...
What Happens If Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Go as Planned?
Even in experienced hands, cataract surgery can sometimes take an unexpected turn. In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, Dr. Gary Wörtz and Dr. Neda Shamie explain what patients should know about...
Your Cataract Lens Choice Changes Everything
Cataract surgery is not just about removing a cloudy lens. It is also a chance to rebuild how your eye focuses — and the lens implant you choose can affect how you see for the rest of your life.
In...
What to Know Before Your Cataract Consultation | How Your Eye Focuses
If you’ve ever wondered why your vision gets blurry, it all comes down to how your eye focuses light.
In this video, we break down how the eye works—simply and clearly—so you can better understand...










