Welcome to…The Cataract Breakdown! In conjunction with June being Cataract Awareness Month, Shanbom Eye Specialist wants to provide you the 411 when it comes to cataracts, but this time with a twist- instead of sifting through countless paragraphs of heavy information, we’ve broken up this article into just five easy parts. Let’s get started: What…
Read MoreApril is a very special month both for eye health and women’s care. Due to the organization, Prevent Blindness, April is recognized as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. It’s main mission is to help educate women about steps they can take to help prevent vision loss in their future. So join us, in…
Read MoreWhen it comes to your health, it pays to have the facts. Myths just create fear and contribute to poor decision making. Here are 5 myths about cataracts and their accompanying realities. Use these facts to help you make the best choices for your health. Myth #1 A cataract needs to be ripe before you…
Read MoreIn recent years there has been an explosion in lens implant technology which allows the doctor to select a lens customized to each individual’s lifestyle, hobbies, and visual demands so that excellent vision without glasses is achievable for all visual tasks; distance, intermediate, and near. Dr. Shanbom is one of the premier eye surgeons in…
Read MoreLASER CATARACT SURGERY Laser cataract surgery offers an extra layer of precision and safety over traditional cataract surgery. The laser pre-softens the lens which allows for quicker removal using less energy. The laser also makes the incisions in the cornea, instead of manually, to correct astigmatism. ORA ORA stands for intraoperative abberometry. This device is…
Read MoreMost of you can put your hand down now. Even though many people think their surgery was done with a laser, the laser technique has only been available for a little over a year. The prevailing technique over the past decades has been phacoemulsification which uses ultrasound to remove the cataract. This method evolved to…
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