Ask Your Eye Doctor
Ask Your eye Doctor is your go-to podcast for everything related to eye health, vision, and the science of seeing. Hosted by a rotating panel of certified ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals, each episode dives into real questions from listeners—covering everything from everyday concerns like dry eyes, screen fatigue, and blurry vision, to more serious conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Expect clear, down-to-earth explanations, the latest in eye care research, and practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're trying to understand your prescription, wondering about LASIK, or just want to know if your screen habits are doing damage, this podcast has answers straight from the experts.
New episodes drop weekly, featuring guest specialists, patient stories, and even myth-busting segments to separate fact from fiction in eye care.
Ask Your Eye Doctor
"Clearing the View: Understanding Cataracts
"Clearing the View: Understanding Cataracts with Dr. Guillermo Amescua"
Synopsis:
In this informative and easy-to-follow episode, we sit down with Dr. Guillermo Amescua, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, to talk all about cataracts. Dr. Amescua answers the most common questions patients have, like:
- What are cataracts and why do they happen?
- What are the symptoms to watch out for?
- When is it time to consider surgery?
- What does cataract surgery involve and is it safe?
- Can cataracts come back after surgery?
Whether you’re experiencing vision changes or just want to understand more about eye health as you age, this episode is full of clear answers and helpful advice — straight from one of the top experts in the field.
