Cataracts

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists believes in comprehensive eye care.  It is because of this belief that we offer a wide range of  eye care services including:   Allegretto IntraLASIK IntraLASIK Wavefront Zyoptix vs. CustomVue Reading Vision Myths Corneal Care Cataracts General Eye Care

Your eye has a clear lens through which light passes allowing you to see.  When the lens loses its transparency, the cloudy tissue that develops is known as a cataract.  

Cataracts cause progressive, painless loss of vision.  The lens clouds naturally as we age, so people over the age of 65 usually see a gradual reduction of vision.  No one is exactly sure what causes cataracts.  In younger people they can result from an injury, certain medications, or illnesses such as diabetes.  Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may also play a role in the formation of cataracts.  Studies have also shown that people who smoke cigarettes have a higher risk of developing cataracts than non-smokers.

Although cataracts usually develop without apparent pain, some indications that a cataract may be forming are as follows:

• Blurred or hazy vision

• Double vision

• Poor vision in bright light

• Seeing halos around lights

• Yellowish tinged vision

• Night vision difficulty

If visual impairment interferes with your ability to read, work, or do the things you enjoy then you will want to consider cataract surgery.  Cataract surgery is a relatively painless and is one of the most frequently performed procedures.  It has a very high success rate and more than 90 percent of cataract surgery patients regain useful vision.

Prior to establishing Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, Dr. Mozayeni performed thousands of cataract surgeries and was regarded as an educator for this procedure , teaching ophthalmologists in training, the latest techniques of the surgery.

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Corneal Care

The cornea is a thin clear layer of tissue that covers the eye like a window.  The function of the cornea is to focus light rays.  In order to function properly and provide the best vision the cornea must remain healthy and clear.

When the cornea is damaged either by injury, disease, or hereditary conditions, it may become swollen or scarred.  These scars may cause the cornea to scatter or distort light resulting in reduced vision, sometimes to the point of blindness.

One of the most common reasons for an unhealthy cornea is the overuse of contact lenses.  A compelling reason to consider IntraLASIK.

There are many ways to treat corneal problems and a thorough examination is recommended.

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General Eye Care

In addition to specializing in Laser Vision Correction and IntraLASIK, Providence Eye & Laser Specialists also provides general eye care.  A person's refractive state (corrective prescription) describes if they are myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted) and if they have astigmatism (unevenness in the refractive state).   Depending on the magnitude of the refractive state, a person's uncorrected vision can be significantly reduced.  From routine eye exams for glasses to specialized corrections for IntraLASIK we are here to provide you customized care.

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