Videos Archives - Eye Surgery Today https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/ Eye Surgery Today Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:50:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-eye-surgery-logo-08-scaled-1-32x32.png Videos Archives - Eye Surgery Today https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/ 32 32 Dry Eye Before Cataract Surgery: Why It Affects Your Lens Measurement and Results https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/dry-eye-cataract-surgery-results/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:45:10 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4990 A perfect cataract surgery with a perfect lens can still produce a disappointing result — if the tear film wasn’t addressed first. In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, the surgeons explain why dry eye is present in up to 70% of cataract-age patients, why many of them don’t know they have it, and why […]

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]]> How Does the Eye Focus Light? What Every Cataract Patient Should Understand https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/how-the-eye-focuses-cataract-surgery/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:41:34 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4986 Before choosing a cataract lens, it helps to understand how the eye actually works — and why every layer of that system matters. In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, the surgeons use the camera analogy to walk through the full optical pathway of the eye: the tear film (the very first surface light touches), […]

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]]> Astigmatism and Cataract Surgery: Why Surgeons Say Fix It Every Time https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/astigmatism-cataract-surgery/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:39:59 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4983 Astigmatism sounds scarier than it is — and cataract surgery is the best opportunity most patients will ever have to correct it. In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, surgeons explain what astigmatism actually does to your vision (that smeared, un-crisp “big E” on the eye chart), why every patient with healthy eyes should strongly […]

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]]> When Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery? https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/cataract-surgery-recovery-activities/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:37:30 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4980 How soon can you get back to your normal routine after cataract surgery? The surgeons of Eye Surgery Today discuss what recovery can look like after modern cataract surgery and when patients may be able to return to activities like walking, weightlifting, yoga, swimming, wearing eye makeup, and playing sports. While lighter activities may be […]

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]]> Which Cataract Lens Is Right for You? https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/best-cataract-lens/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:35:34 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4977 Choosing the most advanced cataract lens doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get the best result. In this video, the surgeons of Eye Surgery Today explain how your overall eye health can determine which lens options may be right for you. They discuss how conditions such as dry eye, corneal disease, retinal problems, glaucoma, and macular degeneration […]

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]]> Your LASIK Didn’t Fail. Here’s What Actually Changed Inside Your Eye. https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/lasik-wore-off/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:33:16 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4973 Patients tell Dr. John Doane their LASIK “wore off” all the time. He’s been having that conversation for 30 years — because he had LASIK 30 years ago himself, and his distance vision is still perfect. In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, Dr. Doane — who practices in Kansas City with a specialty in […]

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]]> The Strange Memory Effect After Cataract Surgery https://eyesurgerytoday.com/videos/second-cataract-surgery-feels-different/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:11:40 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=4970 One of the most common things cataract surgeons hear is: “My second surgery felt completely different.” So what changed? In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, the doctors explain why many patients remember their second cataract surgery differently than their first, how memory and anxiety influence the experience, and why feeling more awake doesn’t necessarily […]

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]]> Vision Correction Surgery Explained: LASIK, Cataract, PRK & ICL Options https://eyesurgerytoday.com/faqs/vision-correction-surgery-explained-lasik-cataract-prk-icl-options/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:18:22 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=3211 “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 lens exchange. At Eye Surgery Today, our mission is to provide unbiased, up-to-date patient education so you can better understand your options before your consultation. Advances in surgical technology now allow […]

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]]> No Perfect Cataract Lens? Understanding Multifocal Lens Trade-Offs https://eyesurgerytoday.com/technology/who-is-the-best-candidate-for-multifocal-lens-cataract-surgery/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:23:30 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=3215 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 the most trade-offs. In this short, Dr. Gary and Dr. Neda explain: • Why high-performing lenses can still leave some patients unhappy • Why “the lens […]

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]]> Eye Drops After Cataract Surgery: How to Use Them Right https://eyesurgerytoday.com/cataract-surgery/how-to-use-eye-drops-after-cataract-surgery-step-by-step/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:10:23 +0000 https://eyesurgerytoday.com/?p=3195 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 recovery. This guide covers the purpose and types of postoperative eye drops, proper scheduling and tapering protocols, correct administration technique, managing missed doses and side effects, and strategies […]

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