William S Goldstein, MD Blog

One of the most common doubts that people have when it comes to cataract surgery is the extent of vision deterioration due to cataracts that warrants surgery. When 20/20 vision is considered normal, people with 20/50 vision or worse due to cataracts benefit from cataract surgery.

Am I a candidate for LASIK eye surgery in Michigan? There is no upper age limit for the LASIK procedure. While the candidate is required to be at least 18 years of age, there is no limit to how old he or she can be. The only criterion is good eye health. There are cases where even 80 year olds have got LASIK eye surgery done to get rid of glasses or contact lenses.

Macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts are the diseases that are known to commonly cause blindness in the US. What most people do not realize is that like many other diseases, eye diseases too can be controlled through some lifestyle changes. The most important thing to note is that eye health and heart condition are closely related, so what is good for your heart is also good for your eyes.

For many people, not wearing glasses or contact lenses means no vision at all; functional blindness. Misplacing, losing or breaking them can be quite an irritation and even dangerous sometimes. For people who want to get rid of their glasses and contact lenses, implantable contact lenses, which are placed inside the eyes, can turn out to be the best solution.