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Can You Get Rid of Cataracts Without Surgery?
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 7, 2023 | Cataracts | 0 Comments

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Cataract surgery provides a safe, effective means to treat cataracts. It's one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States. According to the National Library of Medicine, there are over three million cataract removal procedures performed in the U.S. each year! However, many patients wonder if there is a way to get rid of cataracts without surgery....

Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 4, 2023 | Cataracts | 0 Comments

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Medicare coverage for cataract surgery is an important issue for many Americans afflicted with this prevalent age-related condition. The general answer is yes, Medicare does cover cataract surgery and related services. However, understanding the specifics of that coverage can be complicated. In this blog post, we will discuss the details of when and how Medicare covers cataract surgery. What Are...

Tips for Improving Cataract Surgery Recovery
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 24, 2022 | Cataracts | 0 Comments

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More than 24.4 million Americans have cataracts, and by age 75, more than half of us will develop them. Although cataracts usually form slowly and painlessly, they can cause serious vision problems if left untreated. In most cases, the best way to treat cataracts is with surgery. Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed today, and it...

Is Cataract Surgery Right For Me?
by Berkeley Eye Center | October 7, 2022 | Eye Conditions, Cataracts, Ophthalmologist | 0 Comments

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Cataract surgery is a common procedure that many people undergo to improve their vision. If you are considering cataract surgery, it is important to understand what the surgery entails and what to consider when deciding whether it is the right option for you. What Are Cataracts? A cataract is an eye condition in which a clouding of the eye’s natural...

Can I Prevent Cataracts?
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 28, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions, Cataracts | 0 Comments

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Cataracts are a very common eye condition, affecting more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older. They are also a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Although there is no true medical way to prevent this eye condition, Houston cataract surgeons recommend understanding how what we eat and drink, as well as the amounts of vitamins and minerals we are...

June Is Cataract Awareness Month
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 1, 2022 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions | 0 Comments

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Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, vision loss, and blindness in the United States, affecting 24 million Americans over the age of 40. As Cataract Awareness Month kicks off, our Houston cataract surgery professionals are here to bring you the latest information on treating this condition. What Is a Cataract? The natural lens of the eye...

Eye Care Expenses You Can Use Your FSA Funds For Before the Year’s End
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 16, 2021 | General Eye Care, Cataracts, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don't roll over into the next year, you'll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to use those benefits before they...

Dr. Sun Helps Cataract Patients As Operation Sight Volunteer
by Berkeley Eye Center | April 7, 2021 | Cataracts, Ophthalmologist | 0 Comments

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Dr. Regina Sun is a proud volunteer for Operation Sight, a charitable cataract surgery program that connects eligible cataract patients with volunteer surgeons.   “Cataracts, especially advanced ones, can affect the patient in so many ways, especially their livelihood,” Dr. Sun recently said in an interview with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation, which conducts the Operation Sight...

Common Causes of Cataracts: Find Out If You’re At Risk
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 24, 2020 | Eye Conditions, Cataracts, Frequently Asked Questions | 0 Comments

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The term “cataract” refers to a condition in which the naturally clear lens of the eye gradually becomes clouded and opaque. Proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together to form these cloudy areas. This interferes with light passing through the eye’s lens to the retina. Cataracts can affect people of all ages, although they occur the most often in...

What You Need to Know about Cataracts
by Berkeley Eye Center | June 6, 2018 | Cataracts | 0 Comments

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June is Cataract Awareness Month. The Houston cataract surgeons at the Berkeley Eye Center would like to take some time to educate our patients about the importance of having their vision regularly checked for cataracts and other vision disorders. Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss in the U.S., affecting 24 million Americans over the age of 40, and...