The IC-8 IOLs: A New Lens Technology for Cataract Patients
For over 50 years, the doctors at Northwest Eye have been dedicated to adapting new technologies to help patients obtain healthier, clearer vision. We are proud to continually offer our cataract patients the latest advancements and treatment options available. This month we are pleased to announce Dr. Jesse Dovich placed Northwest Eye’s first Apthera IC-8… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Cataract Surgery, News on July 11, 2023
Light Adjustable Lens | Q&A
The Light Adjustable Lens is a new and exciting lens technology now available for cataract patients at Northwest Eye. While most cataract surgery requires patients and doctors to select a lens power before surgery, this new lens offers patients the opportunity to customize their vision after cataract surgery. Dr. Jesse Dovich, a cataract specialist and… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Cataract Surgery, News on April 11, 2023
How is the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) different from other Intraocular Lens (IOL) options?
A cataract occurs when the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy and hard, darkening and blurring your vision and making it difficult to see. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment and are a natural part of the aging process. The only treatment for cataracts is to remove the cloudy natural… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Cataract Surgery, News on July 12, 2022
Cataract Surgery May Reduce Your Dementia Risk
In a recent article published in the New York Times, new research shows that older adults who had cataract removal to restore their vision had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Surgery to remove cataracts, an eye condition that causes the lens of your eye to become cloudy and obstruct… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Cataract Surgery, News on March 14, 2022
