If you’re looking for a highly experienced ophthalmologist for cataract surgery near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Griffin Eye Center’s Dr. Sarah Griffin and Dr. Neil Griffin have advanced training, proven expertise, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. The National Consumer Advisory Board named cataract, cornea, and LASIK surgeon Dr. Neil Griffin one of America’s […]
Griffin Eye Center’s Sarah Griffin M.D., and Neil Griffin M.D., cataract and LASIK surgeons, are the first in the both North Carolina and South Carolina to use the Clareon TruPlus, an enhanced design intraocular lens and toric intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract surgery by Alcon. It is implanted in patients following cataract surgery or refractive […]
Griffin Eye Center, Dr. Sarah Griffin, and Dr. Neil Griffin, cataract, cornea, and LASIK surgeons are thrilled to announce the official start of the new (ASC) Griffin Eye Surgery Center! The surgery center will serve the fast-growing Myrtle Beach area and provide a state-of-the-art facility offering specialized outpatient eye care, premium lens technology, and streamlined […]
June is officially designated as Cataract Awareness Month. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Griffin Eye Center continue to spread the word of early detection, risk factors, and treatment for cataracts, which are a leading cause of vision loss. At Griffin Eye Center, we understand that cataract surgery is more than just a procedure; […]
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 […]
As we age, proteins begin to clump together inside the natural lens of the eye. This causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy and light rays to scatter inside the eye instead of focusing directly on the back of the eye (retina) and creates a blurred vision. A cataract is a common vision […]
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 […]
Are you having blurred vision or sensitivity to light? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that interferes with the light passing through to the retina. Individuals with cataracts usually describe their vision as being similar, to looking through a foggy windshield. Also, your reading may become more difficult and driving become […]
Difference Between LASIK and Cataract Surgery: LASIK reshapes the outer layer of the eye (cornea) to change the way the eye focuses light on the retina. In contrast, cataract surgery is a treatment applied to the lens of the eye. The natural lens becomes cloudy for cataract patients making their vision blurry or fuzzy. During surgery, the […]