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Déjà Vu: Do Cataracts Grow Back?

Posted on August 20, 2015

If you have undergone cataract surgery in the past, you probably rejoiced at your renewed bright and colorful visual capacity. However, if your vision has begun to appear cloudy once again, you may be wondering if cataracts can grow back. Initial Surgery When your cataract surgery was performed, an incision was made on the cornea of your eye, through which the core of the clouded lens was removed. When this was done, the outer membrane of the lens was left behind to house the intraocular lens that was then implanted to replace the natural lens. [Read More]

How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Eye Exam

Posted on August 6, 2015

Many children dislike going to the doctor and having a stranger look closely at them. Even a trip to the eye doctor at a place like Premier Eye Care & Surgery can be scary with the machines and eye drops. Children become nervous with the unknown. How can you prepare your child for the first eye exam? Practice Makes Perfect Before going to the doctor's office, take some time to explain to your child what will happen during the eye examination. [Read More]

Your First Physical Therapy Session: What You Need To Know

Posted on July 28, 2015

Have you been referred by your doctor or physician to a physical therapist? If so, there are many reasons as to why this may be the case. Perhaps you recently had surgery that you need therapy to recover from, or maybe you're experiencing pain that your doctor believes could be relieved by physical therapy. Regardless, there are a few things you'll want to be aware of before you show up to your first physical therapy session. [Read More]

How To Properly Clean Your Prosthetic Limb

Posted on July 14, 2015

If you own a prosthetic limb, it's important you that you properly care and clean your prosthetic limb to ensure it remains in excellent condition. Here is your guide to caring for different parts of your prosthetic limb, avoiding infection of your amputated limb, and ensuring you don't permanently damage it. Use Your Prosthesis Properly In most cases, your prosthesis shouldn't be exposed to water, as water can damage or warp certain parts of your prosthetic limb. [Read More]