Diabetic Eye Disease: What You Need To Know
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
Will I Get 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
Can You Have Cataract Surgery If You Have 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
Dr. Janis L. Holt Joins Baptist Eye Surgeons As Cataract & Cornea Specialist
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
Can Cataract Surgery For Seniors Improve Cognitive Skills & Quality of Life?
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
What Are The Risks Of Cataract Surgery?
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
Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatments
Cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans over the age of 40, and approximately half of all Americans have cataracts by age 75, according to
Causes & Symptoms Of Cataract Related Eye Conditions
The eye’s crystalline lens sits is located just behind the pupil and functions along with the cornea to focus light on the retina. As we
Advanced Technology In Cataract Surgery Can Reduce Need For Glasses
Cataracts are caused by a clouding or hardening of the eye’s lens. Things look blurry, hazy or less colorful with a cataract, akin to looking
Cataract Surgery: How To Know When You Need It & What To Expect
Cataracts are common and affect almost 75% of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. Cataracts are a gradual clouding and hardening of the eye’s
