Cataracts

For many patients, cataract surgery is a welcomed opportunity to regain clear, crisp vision. During the procedure, once the clouded lens of the eye is removed, an artificial lens is inserted in its place. While patients today have several options available to them in terms of the replacement lens, Mark Mandel, MD, wants patients to be aware of the unique benefits of the Light Adjustable Lens. Our team is ready to see you at one of our convenient locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, San Jose, and Concord. Contact our office at 877-210-2020 ext. 3 to schedule your consultation.

Cataract surgery is a common, safe, and effective option for restoring crisp vision. The procedure is designed to remove the clouded lens of the eye, replacing it with an artificial one. Today, patients have a variety of intraocular lenses to choose from that can correct a range of vision problems. Bay Area cataract, LASIK, and cornea specialist Mark Mandel, MD, is eager to help cataract patients decide on the IOL that will most benefit them. Our practice has convenient locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, San Jose, and Concord. Get in touch with us to schedule your consultation.

Cataract surgery is a safe and effective procedure. These five useful tips can help you have a smooth and quick recovery.

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which can eventually impact vision. If cataracts are making it difficult for you to engage in your normal activities of daily living, your eye doctor may recommend cataract surgery.

Your eye has a clear, natural lens which is crucial to vision. Over time, age and other factors can lead to your eye’s lens becoming cloudy. This cloudiness is known as cataracts. Cataracts can cause a number of issues, including blurred vision. Bay Area early cataract surgeon Mark Mandel, MD, recommends laser cataract surgery for patients suffering from blurry vision due to cataracts. Here, he discusses the three benefits of cataract surgery for early cataracts.

Systemic diseases, including diabetes, are linked to many other conditions and affect many body areas. Diabetes, cataracts and other eye conditions are closely related as your overall health affects ocular wellness. San Jose cataract surgeon and cornea specialist Mark Mandel, MD, explains how diabetes and cataracts are connected.

Cataracts are a visual impairment characterized by a clouding of the eye’s lens. While most cataracts go hand in hand with aging, others can result from an eye injury, a previous eye procedure or other causes. Cataracts are frustrating for anyone who has them, as symptoms can include: Poor distant or near vision Sensitivity to…

More than ever before, cataract patients enjoy an incredibly wide selection of intraocular lenses (IOLs), the advanced lens implants that bring life into clear focus after cataract surgery.