22
Apr
Longer Life Thanks to Cataract Surgery – KARE 11 News
Back to Blog Pam Hanson, a patient of Chu Vision Institute talks about the cataract surgery is the fountain of youth...
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22
Apr
Dr. Chu on Twin Cities Live – PanOptix Lens for Cataract Surgery
Back to Blog Dr. Chu was featured on Twin Cities Live on May 10, 2021, to discuss the PanOptix Multifocal lens implant for cataract surgery. His patient, Brad, discusses how impactful the procedure was on his life. Find your true north with New Vision. Schedule Now >...
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22
Apr
Dr. Chu on TCL | Cataracts, Cataract Surgery, Advanced Technology
Back to Blog Dr. Chu met our friends on Twin Cities Live to talk about cataracts, the life-transformative cataract surgery, and some advanced cataract treatment options, like the Light Adjustable lens...
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22
Apr
Busted! Debunking the 3 Most Common Myths About Cataract Surgery
Back to BlogCataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. But there's so much confusion and misinformation about cataracts. In this short article, we want to set the record straight and clarify the common misconceptions about cataracts an...
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22
Apr
Study: Cataract Surgery Correlates with Longer Life
Back to Blog Believe it or not, women have a higher chance of getting cataracts than men. And a newly published study shows women who have them removed benefit not only from improved vision, but also longer life. “It really affected how I saw the road,” said Pam Hansen. Last spr...
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22
Apr
Statins and Cataracts
Back to Blog Statins are a class of drugs-commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the U. S. , and recently, researchers found a connection between the two. Cataracts According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preven...
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22
Apr
Greater Precision with LASAC™, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Back to Blog Today, patients want not only a better visual outcome, but also less dependence on distance and reading glasses, says Dr Y. Ralph Chu founder and medical director of Chu Vision Institute and Chu Surgery Center. That is why Chu Vision Institute became one of the first...
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22
Apr
Your Top Cataract Surgery Questions Answered
Back to BlogIf you are a couple of steps ahead, and already know you have cataracts, you might be considering surgery. Cataract surgery can seem scary, but it is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States and can have amazing outcomes! Below are some frequently as...
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22
Apr
Light Adjustable Lens for Cataract Patients in the Twin Cities
Back to BlogIn the hunt for clear vision, patients at Chu Vision Institute learn there are many options after cataract surgery, from Basic Monofocal (single focus) intraocular lenses (IOLs) to various Multifocal IOLs to match your Lifestyle. Every eye is unique, and so the l...
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22
Apr
How Operation Sight Gives Back With Charitable Cataract Surgeries
Back to BlogThe team at Chu Vision Institute and Chu Vision Foundation are proud to participate in National Sight Week at our clinic in Bloomington, MN. Taking place from October 18 - 24, 2020, this annual event is organized by the American Society of Cataract and Refract...
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