Here at St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute, we strive to provide the best quality of care and customized vision solutions for our patients. This specific information is provided to all of our pateients, 55 years old and over so that they may have the opportunity to be fully informed before any decisions need to be made.
Cataracts are a normal part of the aging process, and at age 55, you may or may not have been diagnosed with cataracts. Cataracts are typically linked to birthdays- the more birthdays you have the more likely you are to develop a cataract. Being diagnosed with a cataract may seem frightening at first. However, due to advancements in technology, cataract surgery is considered to be one of the safest and most successful surgeries in the United States today.
A cataract is a clouding of all or part of the normally clear lens within your eye, which results in blurred or distorted vision. Cataracts are most often found in persons over age 55, but they are also occasionally found in younger people. A cataract can progress until eventually there is a complete loss of vision in your eye, and neither diet nor laser treatment will make the cataract go away. Cataract surgery can help restore your vision long before you experience loss of vision significant enough to interfere with your daily activities.
We offer the most advanced options to customize your vision after cataract surgery, based on your individual lifestyle needs. The following list details your three treatment options:
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St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute
1018 West Bay Drive
Largo, Florida 33770
Phone:
(727)585-2200
Fax:
(727) 584-9239
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