According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly 25.7 million Americans over age 40 have cataracts and the number is projected to increase to 45.6 million by 2050. First let’s discuss what a cataract is in general. A cataract occurs when proteins clump together in the eye’s lens and interfere with light passing through to the… Read More »
The CATALYS® Precision Laser System can provide you with a gentle, precise and customized approach to cataract surgery. Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery with the CATALYS® System: Customized treatment with advanced 3D imaging Laser-precise treatment Gentle approach to cataract surgery Normal recovery Still have questions? Please give us a call at (502) 458-9004. Give Us a… Read More »
It’s that time of year again. The Fourth of July holiday is approaching. The day where we celebrate America’s independence also means pool parties, cookouts, vacation time, and oh yes–millions of Americans setting off fireworks. While this day is usually full of fun times, it can actually be quite a dangerous holiday. Although, many… Read More »
A big obstacle for seniors being able to maintain their indepennce and thus not rely on others for assistance is low vision. Low vision occurs when a person only has partial sight that cannot be corrected by glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), more than 2.5 million… Read More »
Have you explored all the features of TaustineEyeCenter.com? If so, you will notice we added a new feature, in particular for our patients who have had eye surgery. If you have had eye surgery at the Taustine Eye Center than you have seen our post-operative video on how to properly care for your eyes. But… Read More »
It’s that time of year again. If you haven’t already, you will soon start to see yellow school buses passing by your street or neighborhood. Yes, that’s right, we are now in the middle of August and kids are starting to head back to school. The start of the school year also means kids are… Read More »
Dr. Anne Summers, a practicing ophthalmologist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss why it’s important to test your kids before they go back to school. Give Us a Follow on Social Media FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE+
You might have read by now about the doctors at the Taustine Eye Center. Rather than being a practice of general ophthalmologists, each doctor at the Taustine Eye Center has an area of specialization. Our doctors spend the majority of their time only treating and studying patients within their specializations, ensuring that our patients receive the… Read More »
Dr. James Hurt has been practicing at the Taustine Eye Center since 1985. A year prior, he graduated from the School of Optometry at Indiana University. Recently a grateful patient honored Dr. Hurt by endowing a scholarship at the IU School of Optometry. Dr. Hurt and Dr. Gerald Ruth have a friendship that goes back to their… Read More »
The Taustine Eye Center recently returned from the 2015 American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. This meeting gives you the opportunity to converse with and learn from ophthalmolgists from around the world. We always return from this meeting invigorated and ready to finish the 2015 year strong. One thing never changes at the Taustine… Read More »
