Mobile LASIK and Cataract Surgery Blog

Few medical procedures have the same power to quickly and effectively improve a patient’s quality of life as LASIK, or the corrective laser vision surgery performed by ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Walton. LASIK produces a lasting alternative to wearing contact lenses or glasses. It’s natural to have questions about any medical procedure, much less one that […]

During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens, or IOL. These lenses function much like a natural one, bending the incoming light so that it focuses correctly and provides clear vision. Cataract surgery is very safe and very effective. It’s a great way for patients to restore their vision and put

Nationwide, roughly one in six people age 40 and over suffer from cataracts, making this type of eye disorder one the country’s leading causes of blindness. By the time most Americans turn 80, more than half of their peers suffer from cataract-related vision loss. Exactly what is a cataract? It’s cloudy buildup around the lens

Vision deteriorated by cataracts is like looking through a screen of film or fog. You may have double vision and sensitivity to light, and colors may look faded and less vibrant. That is to say that cataracts can have a significant impact on your life. They can be quite dangerous because night driving may become

The organization Prevent Blindness designates March as a month to raise awareness about eye safety in the workplace. It’s the end of an 8-hour work day, and your eyes feel fatigued, gritty, irritated and dry. This is quite common among office workers and other professionals who use digital screens for more than 2 hours a

If you know you need cataract surgery, of course you probably want to know whether glasses will still be necessary after the procedure. And the answer is, it depends. With bladeless cataract surgery – performed with the LenSx® – prescription glasses will not be necessary, and there is a good chance you won’t even need

Computers have become an essential part of our lives. It’s the rare person who doesn’t use a computer at some point during their day – most likely at their jobs, but almost certainly during their personal lives. Considering this, it’s not a surprise that those considering LASIK have a lot of questions about how the

Farsightedness is one of the most common vision disorders. It affects near, intermediate and distance vision, which is a surprising fact to many people. It doesn’t mean that you can see well at a distance only, which is what many people believe. If you think you may be experiencing farsightedness, Dr. Chris Walton can help

At the LASIK practice of Dr. Christopher Walton, you will enjoy a smooth surgical process. This includes making sure you know what to expect during recovery. Since the recovery from LASIK is quite rapid, most people want to know what to expect in the time immediately following surgery: Driving home. You will not be able

LASIK surgery is a great way to obtain freedom from corrective lenses. Many people are good candidates for this procedure. The only way to know for sure is to arrange an exam and consultation with an experienced ophthalmologist. Dr. Chris Walton has performed thousands of LASIK procedures and he will help you decide if the