Cataract

A toric IOL is used to decrease astigmatism after cataract surgery. [caption id="attachment_1616" align="alignright" width="346"] Astigmatims and the Toric IOL[/caption] Symptoms of Astigmatism The symptoms of Astigmatism include blurry and distorted vision.  Astigmatism makes your vision out of focus.  Double vision and streaks of light in your vision at...

Dr. Gary Foster - Fort Collins & Loveland, CO [caption id="attachment_1499" align="alignright" width="374"] Know Cataract Surgery complications[/caption] Cataract surgery complications are rare. This has made cataract surgery one of the most commonly performed and successful surgeries in the world. It is important to consider the potential...

[caption id="attachment_1468" align="alignright" width="455"] Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) occurs when the Posterior Vitreous Separates from the Retina[/caption] The jelly that fills the back of our eyes is called the vitreous.  When it pulls away from the back of your eye it is called a posterior vitreous...

Dr. Gary Foster- Fort Collins & Loveland, CO [caption id="attachment_1431" align="alignright" width="390"] Diabetic Cataract Considerations for Diabetes and Cataract Surgery[/caption] The good news is that diabetic cataract surgery is just like standard cataract removal with a couple of special steps in the preparation, timing, and post-operative protections. Diabetic...

Dr. Gary Foster - Fort Collins & Loveland, CO [caption id="attachment_1326" align="alignright" width="364"] Eye Pressure After Cataract Surgery[/caption] There is good news and bad news about the pressure in the eyes after cataract removal. The good news is that cataract surgery tends to lower eye pressure...