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 […]
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 […]
One in six Americans aged 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. To bring attention to taking care of our eyes as we age, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Griffin Eye Center celebrates Healthy Aging Month to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of […]
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. […]
Which Cataract Intraocular Lens is Right for You? Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial plastic 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 […]
If you are a good candidate for cataract surgery, it is likely you are a candidate for today’s advanced vision-correcting intraocular lens technology. Your optometrist and/or ophthalmologist should perform a comprehensive eye exam to check the overall health of your eyes, evaluate whether there are reasons why you should not have surgery and identify any […]
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 […]
Are you at Risk for Cataracts? The greatest risk factor for cataracts is simply getting older. The eye’s lens is made up of water and proteins, and over time those proteins begin to clump together, leading to the blurry and fuzzy vision of cataracts. You can change your eye glass prescription only so much, but […]
Though cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, myths persist about common cataract causes and treatment. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts, according to the National Eye Institute. Cataracts are a natural result of aging. As the […]