Aug11

How Do I Prevent Age-Related Vision Loss?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts,Diabetes,Dry Eyes,Eye Abnormalities,Knoxville Eye Care

Your vision changes naturally as you get older, but that doesn’t mean that you have to experience significant vision loss in the process. There are plenty of ways to preserve your eye and vision health as you age, and our team is here to help at every step of the journey.

Help prevent vision loss in your 40s by getting a comprehensive eye exam every two years. They also help protect you from age-related vision loss in your 50s by catching eye disease.

Eye floaters and difficulty seeing in low light can become issues in your 60s, so corrective eyewear and brighter lights may become important. Cataract surgery and corrective eyewear become more important in your 70s and 80s.

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Mar1

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Cataract Surgery Recovery: What Should I Expect?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts

Cataract surgery recovery can be a manageable process. While some side effects are possible during surgery, most people will only need to wear special sunglasses and use medicated eye drops to prevent complications. For the best results, follow your surgeon’s instructions closely and let them know if you notice any sudden changes in your vision.

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Feb1

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5 Things That Cause Cataracts, And One You Won’t Believe!

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness all over the world. They result in clouded lenses which are easily treated in their early stages and can be treated with surgery if you qualify for the procedure. Despite the fact that they’re so common, it’s still important to understand what can cause cataracts so you know what to expect if you develop them.

The most common cause of cataracts is aging, with half of Americans having some type of cataract by the age of 75. Genetics can also play an important role if you have a family history of the condition. Other causes can be controlled or managed, such as smoking, UV exposure, and diabetes. One surprising cause of cataracts is eye injuries, which can result in the development of cataracts much earlier than normal.

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Dec28

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Vision and Wellness – Our 2021 Guide

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts

The new year brings with it new hopes and new goals. For many people, this involves working on health and wellness goals. This year, make sure to include good habits that support eye health, as well as, overall wellness!

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Nov9

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Diabetic Eye Disease: What You Need To Know

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts,Diabetes,Glaucoma,Knoxville Eye Care,Macular Degeneration

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month and our team here at Baptist Eye Surgeons wants you to be prepared. Diabetic eye disease isn’t actually one disease, but a term for a broad range of diseases connected with high blood sugar. If you’re diabetic or know someone who is, you’ll want to know what to watch out for and how to help.

To help you better understand diabetic eye disease, we’ll look at:

Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma and diabetes
Diabetic macular edema
Cataracts and diabetes
Diagnosing and treating diabetic eye disease

While it can result in vision loss if left untreated, diabetic eye disease can be caught early through annual comprehensive eye exams. This can help your eye doctor act quickly and prevent any vision loss from getting worse. (more…)

Sep28

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Will I Get Cataracts?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts

According to the University of Michigan Kellog Eye Center, anyone’s risk of developing cataracts is pretty high. Over 95% of people who are 65 and older have a cataract. What’s more, half of those between the ages of 75 and 85 have experienced some loss of vision due to this condition. Will I get cataracts?

To better understand cataracts, we’ll look at:

Other risk factors for cataracts
What are cataracts?
Cataract symptoms
Diagnosing cataracts
Treatment of cataracts

While your chances of developing cataracts are high, there’s no reason to panic. Some common myths about cataracts include that they result from straining your eyes, or that they can spread from one eye to the other. The truth is that cataracts are a natural part of aging and develop slowly over time. This means that they can be caught early on using dilated eye exams. (more…)

Aug31

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Can You Have Cataract Surgery If You Have Macular Degeneration?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts,General Eye Surgery,Macular Degeneration

The short answer is yes, you can have cataract surgery if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The real question is whether cataract surgery will actually help your vision or not if you have AMD. The answer to that question is “probably, yes,” but it would be helpful to define what cataracts and AMD are to understand why that is.

To answer why you can probably have cataract surgery if you have macular degeneration, we’ll look at:

Establishing the reason for your vision loss
Can cataract surgery worsen AMD?
Understanding macular degeneration and cataracts

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Dec3

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Dr. Janis L. Holt Joins Baptist Eye Surgeons As Cataract & Cornea Specialist

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts,Cornea,Knoxville Eye Care

Dr. Janis L. Holt will join Baptist Eye Surgeons at both the Knoxville and Morristown locations in December, 2019. Dr. Holt specializes in cataract surgery and corneal disease and transplant procedures.

She has performed thousands upon thousands of state-of-the-art cataract surgeries and partial thickness corneal transplantations. In addition, she also particularly enjoys helping patients understand and live optimally with glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases, and macular degeneration. (more…)

Nov22

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Can Cataract Surgery For Seniors Improve Cognitive Skills & Quality of Life?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts,General Eye Surgery,Knoxville Eye Care

Cataract Surgery For Seniors For years researchers have been suggesting that seniors who have healthy vision or those who take steps to improve their vision experience lifestyle benefits that extend beyond their eyesight.

Most recently, a study reported in the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that seniors who had cataract surgery showed a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to what they were exhibiting before surgery.

Research like this is raising an exciting question: Can cataract surgery have a positive impact on cognitive skills like memory and focus for seniors as well? (more…)

Jul1

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What Are The Risks Of Cataract Surgery?

By Baptist Eye Surgeons - Cataracts,Knoxville Eye Care

More than 25 million Americans have cataracts in the U.S. According to “The Future of Vision” study by Prevent Blindness, it’s estimated that 38.5 million people in the U.S. will have cataracts by 2032, and 45.6 million will have the eye condition by the year 2050.

One explanation for the rising number of cataracts is the aging population, since aging is the leading cause of cataracts. In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts by age 75. However, cataracts can occur at any age, particularly with if one has risk factors such as eye injuries, eye diseases, a family history of cataracts, and certain diseases like diabetes. (more…)