A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. The lens is enclosed in a lining called the lens capsule. During cataract surgery in Spartanburg, Dr. Haguewood separates the cataract from the lens capsule. In most cases, the lens is replaced with an intraocular lens implant ...

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. However, it’s the leading cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions caused by abnormally high pressure that builds up in the eye, potentially damaging the optic nerve and resulting in vision loss. There are several ...

Have you ever wondered just what sunglasses do for your eyes, and how? The science of sunglasses is a little more complex than you might think. The color of your lenses affects what they do for your eyes: Yellow and amber lenses are ideal for outdoor sports, particularly snow sports, ...

If you have astigmatism, this simply means that your eye is not perfectly round or spherical. Most people have some degree of astigmatism, but in most cases, the astigmatism is so minor there’s no need to compensate for it with special eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you have a more ...