Cataracts, LASIK & Aging Vision with Dr. Sheri Rowen | Care Experts by CareCredit

Are you struggling with blurry vision? Wondering what are cataracts? Ophthalmologist Dr. Sheri Rowen sat with us to explain cataracts and symptoms as you age. (audio podcast here: www.podbean.co...)
Cataracts and symptoms, can be daunting. Join us in this week’s Care Experts podcast to learn about cataracts and what happens to our eyes as we age with board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Sheri Rowen. She demystifies the operation for cataracts, discusses what causes cataracts, and explains how treatment of cataracts can improve your vision and life as you age. You don’t have to let cataracts define your life, with the right cataracts treatment options. And there are solutions to help with cataracts treatment cost, like the CareCredit credit card. Treating cataracts means seeing the world in full color again, and the future is bright!
Show Notes:
0:00 - Episode sneak peek: do cataracts continue to progress over time?
00:42 - Intro to the Care Experts podcast with hosts Melissa and Selah.
1:20 - Starting the conversation about cataracts and introducing ophthalmologist Dr. Rowen.
7:02 - What is a cataract?
11:31 - What happens in cataract surgery?
14:44 - Can cataract progression be slowed down?
16:39 - How are cataracts diagnosed?
18:47 - Some of the common signs of cataract development.
21:46 - What happens if someone does not get their cataracts treated?
24:01 - Around how much does cataract surgery typically cost?
25:01 - Discussing different lenses and advancing vision technology.
28:47 - What is the recovery timeline after cataract surgery?
32:20 - Ask the Expert! Where listeners can anonymously ask the expert their questions.
32:34 - What happens during a typical cataract surgery?
35:10 - Is it beneficial to complete cataract surgery one eye at a time versus both?
36:06 - What are the early onset signs of cataracts?
36:58 - Closing thoughts: why it’s important to treat cataracts early.
40:28 - Conclusion.
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