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Refractive Lens Exchange Explained: How It Works and Who It’s Best For
Refractive lens exchange is a vision correction procedure that replaces the eye’s natural lens with an advanced artificial lens to improve focus and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. It is most often explored by adults experiencing age-related vision changes or higher prescriptions that may not be ideal for laser-based treatments. In this guide, refractive lens exchange is explained [...]
Cost and Coverage of PanOptix Lenses: What Patients Need to Know
When patients ask about PanOptix lens cost and coverage, they’re usually trying to understand two things: Will insurance help cover this lens, and what expenses might I be responsible for? In most cases, cataract surgery itself is considered medically necessary and is typically covered by insurance, including Medicare, while premium lens upgrades involve additional out-of-pocket considerations. Medicare Part B generally [...]
PanOptix vs. Vivity: Which Lens Is Right for You?
Choosing the right intraocular lens during cataract surgery can shape how comfortably you see during daily activities for years to come. When patients research PanOptix vs. Vivity, they are usually trying to understand how each lens supports different vision ranges, lifestyle needs, and long-term eye health goals. Both are FDA-approved premium intraocular lenses, but they work differently, which is why [...]
AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month: Early Signs of Macular Degeneration and How to Protect Your Central Vision After 50
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of central vision loss in adults over 50, making awareness of its early signs of AMD essential for maintaining healthy vision. AMD affects the part of the eye responsible for sharp, detailed vision, making everyday tasks like reading, recognizing faces, and driving more challenging as the disease progresses. Residents in Reno, Nevada, [...]
iDose TR for Glaucoma: A Breakthrough Advancing Eye Care Into 2026
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide, affecting more than 3 million people in the United States, with prevalence expected to increase as the population ages, according to the National Eye Institute. Because long-term vision preservation depends on consistent intraocular pressure control, advancements in treatment are increasingly critical. One of the most significant innovations shaping [...]
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Glaucoma in Reno, NV
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, and early, effective treatment is essential to preserving eyesight. At Eye Care Professionals in Reno, Nevada, we offer Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a safe, effective way to lower eye pressure — either as an alternative to daily eye drops or in addition to medication therapy. SLT is a non-invasive, in-office laser [...]
Are Multifocal Lenses Worth It? Pros and Cons Explained
By age 80, more than half of Americans either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery, according to the National Eye Institute. As cataracts become more common, one of the biggest decisions patients face is choosing between standard monofocal lenses or investing in multifocal lenses that promise clearer vision at multiple distances. For many people, it raises the question: [...]
Adjusting to PanOptix Lenses: What to Expect After Surgery
Cataracts are extremely common, and cataract surgery is one of the safest, most successful procedures performed worldwide. When it comes to advanced intraocular lenses, the PanOptix® trifocal IOL has one of the highest satisfaction rates on record, over 99% of patients in the pivotal study said they would choose the same lens again. That kind of outcome gives many patients [...]
FAQs about VIZZ: A New Prescription Eye Drop for Presbyopia
Around age 45, about 90% of people will start to notice their near vision declining. This condition that forces adults to hold their menus out further, or remember their reading glasses is called Presbyopia. According to the American Optometric Association approximately 128 million Americans are affected by this change in vision. VIZZ is the first and only U.S.-approved once-daily eye [...]
VIZZ: A New Prescription Eye Drop for Presbyopia Treatment
VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution 1.44%) is the first and only U.S.-approved once-daily eye drop specifically indicated for adults with Presbyopia: age-related difficulty seeing objects up close. Whereas reading glasses or multifocal lenses have been the standard, VIZZ introduces a pharmacologic option: one drop in each eye daily that improves near vision for many users. How VIZZ Works to Improve Near [...]
