Posts by Cool Springs Surgical Associates

February 14, 2022

3 Main Causes of Vision Loss in Aging Adults

Eyesight is one of our most important senses, and loss of vision greatly impacts a person’s quality of life and health. But today we have far more opportunities to minimize vision loss and some problems can be corrected through minimally invasive laser surgery. Here are the top 3 reasons for diminished vision as we age: Cataracts are the most common vision loss issue in aging adults. Cataracts cloud the lens of the eye as you age, causing blurry vision, discolored vision, halos, and trouble seeing – particularly while driving at night. Fortunately, Cool Springs Surgical Associates led by Dr. Aaron Porter,

February 14, 2022

Cool Springs Surgical Center Trials the New LenSx Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery Software

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40, and the principal cause of blindness in the world. Cataracts form on the lens of your eye, causing difficulty seeing at night, or cloudy vision that can worsen over time. This is corrected by replacing the lens with a sterile acrylic or silicone lens, which can often also correct your near- or far-sightedness. There are multiple choices for the treatment of cataracts including Traditional Cataract Surgery that will remove cataracts and correct vision. Most patients do need reading glasses after this procedure. Dr. Aaron Porter, board certified