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Can Cataracts Come Back?

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

Older adult rubbing one eye at a scenic overlook with a log railing, pine trees, and hazy mountains at sunset

A cataract can’t grow back once it’s removed, but the thin capsule holding your new lens can turn cloudy and blur your vision again. […]

How Long Does a Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®) Last?

Posted on September 22, 2026 (September 23, 2026) by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

Adult with glasses using a desktop computer at a wooden table at home, looking focused, with a bookshelf in the background.

The Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®) by RxSight is designed to stay in your eye long term, with no routine replacement or upkeep required, while still allowing you to fine-tune your vision in the weeks after surgery. […]

Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Posted on September 15, 2026 (September 15, 2026) by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

Person in a gray sweater sitting at a wooden table with a laptop, eyes closed, pressing fingertips to both temples.

While dry eyes don’t contribute to headaches, they do seem to have similar causes, so people who are prone to dry eyes also seem to get frequent headaches. […]

Why Are My Eyes Always Red?

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

A tired adult sits at a desk by a window, rubbing their red eye while looking at a laptop. Glasses rest on their head.

Your eyes can look red for a few reasons, including environmental triggers, allergies, or underlying medical conditions that can irritate the sensitive tissues. […]

What is OptiLight IPL for Dry Eyes?

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

An adult sitting on a living room sofa, rubbing their eye with a tired expression.

OptiLIGHT is a gentle light-based therapy designed to help manage dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) by reducing inflammation and improving the function of the eyelid oil glands. […]

What Are the Cataract Symptoms?

Posted on June 4, 2026 (June 4, 2026) by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

A senior is struggling with reading a book because of cataracts.

Cataract symptoms can include cloudy vision, dull colors, and halos around lights at night. […]

Glaucoma vs Cataracts: What’s the Difference?

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

An eye doctor using a magnifying glass to point to an anatomical model of the human eye while explaining vision conditions to a patient.

The main difference between cataracts and glaucoma is that a cataract is a clouding of your eye’s lens, while glaucoma involves damage to your optic nerve. […]

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

Squinting at a smartphone screen while lifting eyeglasses to see clearly.

Yes, dry eye can cause your vision to seem blurry or unfocused. […]

What Causes Cataracts?

Posted on March 2, 2026 (March 2, 2026) by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

Close-up of an eye showing significant clouding of the lens.

This change often occurs when proteins in your eye’s lens begin to break down and clump together, forming a cataract. […]

What Is the IC-8® Apthera™ Intraocular Lens (IOL)?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Stuart Lewis, M.D., F.A.C.S., Rachel Lewis, O.D., & Tammy Gray, O.D.

A senior woman with short brown hair sitting on a sofa and smiling, illustrating life after intraocular lens surgery.

The IC-8® Apthera™ IOL is a type of intraocular lens that uses pinhole technology to help extend your range of clear vision after cataract surgery.
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