The “best” lens for cataract surgery depends on your lifestyle and vision goals, with options ranging from standard Monofocal lenses (clear at one distance, usually far, covered by insurance) to premium Multifocal/Trifocal (glasses-free for near/intermediate/far but may cause halos) and Toric (corrects astigmatism). Advanced options like the Light Adjustable Lens allow post-surgery customization. Your surgeon […]
When Should Cataracts be Removed? Cataracts can be performed at any stage of cataract development. There is no need to wait until your cataract is “ripe” before removing it. Most people choose to have their cataracts removed when the change in their vision starts to cause them difficulties in everyday life. To reduce the start […]
Ophthalmic cataract surgeons, Dr. Sarah E. Griffin Dr. Neil B. Griffin are the first in the Myrtle Beach area to go beyond laser and offer cataract patients state-of-the-art and groundbreaking technology of theZepto® microsurgical technology. Dr. Griffin is committed to providing world class technology and the most advanced vision diagnostics and surgical technologies. Griffin Eye Center offers […]
Are Cataracts Common? Over fifty percent of people over the age of 60, and quite a few younger than that, experience cataracts. In fact, cataracts are so common, it is said that everyone will develop a cataract if they live long enough. A cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens that interferes […]
Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial lens. Today’s lens technology enables cataract patients to not only replace their clouded lens with a clear plastic lens, but also correct other vision issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Working with your ophthalmologist, you can customize the procedure to your […]
Common Cataract Myths and Facts 2025 Though cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, myths persist in their cause and treatment. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older. Cataracts are a natural result of aging. As the eye’s lens, which sits behind the pupil, grows older, its cells die and […]
AMAZING CATARACT PRACTICE “After several years of declining vision due to cataracts, I was able to have surgery. Due to other eye problems, my surgery had to be delayed. Despite the risk of my situation, I finally had to address the problem. Dr. Sarah Griffin is a talented ophthalmologist who reassured me that a positive […]
Prioritizing excellent patient care in cataract, cornea and LASIK surgery is the cornerstone of Griffin Eye Center. We continue to improve patient care because this leads to better clinical outcomes. Our best referrals come from our patients! “Dr. Neil Griffin, my eye surgeon, Dr. McCann, Bryce F., Nurse Jackie, KerriAnn, Lisa and the rest of […]
Cataracts are the natural clouding of the lens in your eye, making it difficult for light to enter. They develop gradually and happen to almost everyone. At first you may not notice any changes to your vision, but eventually you will start to notice symptoms. When your cataracts start to affect daily tasks like reading […]
Achieving Customized Vision with the Light Adjustable Lens™ The Light Adjustable Lens is the only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) available that allows optimization of your vision after lens implantation and healing. If you and Dr. Griffin select the Light Adjustable Lens, the first step is to have your cataract safely removed and the adjustable IOL implanted. […]