All About Vision
What Are the New Ways to Remove Cataracts?
What are cataracts? Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to proteins in your lens breaking down. This can cause things to look hazy, blurry, or less colorful and can impact quality of life and overall health due to poor vision. Most...
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Tips
As excitement builds for the solar eclipse on April 8, we’re thrilled to guide fellow stargazers in Columbus, Ohio. In our city, catch an impressive 99% totality, or venture a bit north for the magical 100%. At Columbus Laser & Cataract Center, we’re here to help...
How long does a cataract operation take?
Cataracts may be a natural progression of aging, but that doesn’t mean people have to live with the disadvantages of cataracts for longer than necessary. Every year, over 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery to restore their vision and eye health. If you are...
What Qualifies You for LASIK
What is LASIK? Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a very common procedure performed to reduce a patient’s dependency on an eyeglass prescription or contact lenses. LASIK corrects some of the most common vision problems that exist, known as refractive...
Does LASIK Permanently Fix Eyes?
What is LASIK eye surgery? How does LASIK eye surgery work? LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a very common procedure used to reduce a patient’s dependency on eye glasses or contacts. LASIK is specifically performed to correct refractive errors in...
Protecting Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipses have captivated people for generations—and for good reason! But, directly viewing these celestial events can threaten your vision. Learn how to safely enjoy Ohio's upcoming solar eclipse without putting your eyes at risk. What is a solar eclipse? During...
Which Is Better For Cataract Surgery Laser Or Traditional?
Cataract surgery is one of the safest, most performed procedures in the world. For decades, cataract surgery could only be performed one way. This traditional method was done by hand, and it is still the most popular cataract surgery technique today. Thanks to...
7 Signs You Have Cataracts (and Might Need Treatment)
While the normal eye lens is supposed to be clear, a cataract clouds the lens, resulting in vision that looks similar to a fogged-up or frosty window. Having clouded vision can impede multiple aspects of everyday life, from reading and writing to driving a car....
Can Fireworks Harm Your Eyes? How to Stay Safe this Fourth of July
Fireworks are one of the most exciting and fun traditions associated with the Fourth of July, but did you know that they can be very dangerous? Every year, people are injured by Independence Day festivities that, according to Dr. Beran and Dr. Weber, could have been...
Can You Have Cataract Surgery after LASIK?
LASIK and cataract surgery are two of the most popular vision-correction-related procedures. LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a laser-based ocular treatment used to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism....