Take the Mystery Out of Cataract Surgery

More than 22 million Americans over the age of 40 have cataracts and more than 72% of adults will get cataracts.

Remarkably, many are still in the dark when it comes to knowing or understanding the modern advances in treating the rather common eye condition.

There are many misconceptions about cataracts.

Dilated eye

The Importance of Dilation in an Eye Exam

Many patients often wonder whether or not a dilated eye exam is required for their yearly visit. Dilation during your eye exam is recommended, however, there are factors that almost mandate one should have a dilated eye exam. Your age, your overall health, and your risk of eye disease will impact the frequency of a [...]
Elderly Couple Walking After cataract Surgery

Cataract Lens Options for Better Cataract Surgery Results

Now that you know you have a cataract and you are aware of the types of cataracts, it is time to determine if an upgraded lens for better surgical results is right for you.

There are several premium lens options that are available to cataract patients. The following information is to assist anyone considering cataract surgery –

Cataract Surgery Recovery

Helpful Tips to Recover from Cataract Surgery

More Than 3 million Cataract Procedures Are Performed in the United States Every Year

Cataract surgery is as common as the seasonal cold. Therefore, cataract surgery recovery should be as uneventful. If you adhere to the pre-operative and post-operative instructions provided by your surgeon, this should be the case.

What should you expect the day of cataract surgery?

Elderly Woman Eye Conditions

Common Visual Conditions That Affect Our Senior Population

At Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons, we came upon this very well written and informative article regarding common visual conditions that affect our aging population. We thought this a very worthwhile read for those of us taking care of a senior.

We previously shared this post and wanted to emphasize the importance of the content contained in the article written by

Children and Adults Looking at Computer Screens

Do You Suffer From Computer Vision Syndrome?

Our patients are increasingly dealing with Computer Vision Syndrome at an alarmingly fast rate.

It seems that computers have invaded every aspect of our lives. We have become dependent on smartphones for personal and professional use. Our success seems to depend on our almost continuous availability by phone, text, and email. When we’re not using our smartphones,

Coronavirus Procedures

COVID19 Impact On Vision

We are facing unprecedented times for everyone’s health and well-being.

Since the start of the pandemic, besides conjunctivitis, COVID-19 has been reported to be associated with other ocular problems including episcleritis, uveitis, lacrimal gland inflammation, changes to the retina and optic nerve, and issues with ocular motility.

The arrival of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019 has impacted the way the health community is working.

Man wearing stylish eyeglasses

Helpful Hints to Choose the RIGHT Glasses for You

You don’t need to be a fashion expert to find eyeglass frames that look great on you. Here at Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons, we make finding the right frames simple. Use the following four tips to find the frames that work best for your style.

Face Shape
The shape of your face will help you determine which frames enhance your look.

FUN Eye Facts

Fun Facts About the Human Eye

Try rolling your eyes over to these FUN FACTS about the human eye!

Did you know that . . . .

  1. Eyes are the second most complex organ, after the brain.
  2. The human eye starts to develop as early as the 2nd week of gestation.
  3. Newborns do not produce tears.