Cataract Surgery Blog

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How to Prevent Glaucoma: Tips...

December 9, 2025

As we age, protecting our eyesight becomes one of the most important investments in long-term quality of life. Among the...

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A surgeon inspects a premium intraocular lens during cataract surgery

Best Premium IOLs to Consider...

December 9, 2025

Cataract surgery has evolved far beyond simply restoring cloudy vision. Today, it’s an opportunity to enhance your vision for life,...

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Woman with dry eye disease tries to relieve her pain.

What Is Dry Eye Disease?

December 5, 2025

Dry eye disease is one of the most common, and most overlooked, eye conditions affecting adults today. Whether you work...

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Closeup of a woman's eye getting checked due to blurry vision.

Is It Cataracts or Aging...

December 5, 2025

Getting older brings plenty of changes, including changes in how we see. But while some vision shifts are a normal...

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Woman with cataract lenses after surgery.

How Long Do Cataract Lens...

July 9, 2025

Are cataracts affecting your ability to read, drive, perform routine tasks, and enjoy life? It could be time for cataract...

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Dr. Tokuhara performs cataract surgery with PanOptix Pro lenses.

Cataract Surgery in 2025: Why...

June 21, 2025

If you're researching the best lens implant for cataract surgery in 2025, you've likely come across the new PanOptix Pro intraocular...

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Senior woman has trouble with closeup vision as she attempts to read text on her mobile phone.

Do Cataracts Affect Close Up...

June 9, 2025

Did you know that cataracts are a common eye condition affecting millions yearly? The progressive condition can disrupt daily activities...

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After the Palm Springs Bombing:...

May 19, 2025

The recent bombing at a medical building in Palm Springs has deeply shaken our entire community—especially those of us in...

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A man considering LASIK reads his mobile phone.

Does LASIK Prevent Cataracts?

April 9, 2025

LASIK is a popular type of refractive eye surgery that uses advanced technology to address multiple refractive errors, offering millions...

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Woman who might have a dislocated cataract lens tries to read her mobile phone.

How Do I Know if...

February 6, 2025

An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that replaces the natural lens of the eye during cataract surgery to...

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Woman with Vivity IOLs after cataract surgery.

Will I Need To Wear...

January 31, 2025

Has your eye doctor recommended cataract surgery? Before your procedure, you'll need to select an IOL to replace the natural...

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Man with astigmatism who now has toric lenses after cataract surgery.

Could a Toric Lens Be...

December 18, 2024

How much visual freedom do you want to have after cataract surgery? If you have astigmatism and wish to reduce...

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Man with active lifestyle who now has PanOptix trifocal IOLs after cataract surgery.

Why Active Lifestyles Will Love...

October 8, 2024

Is poor vision from cataracts getting in the way of your active lifestyle? It could be time for cataract surgery....

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A woman who has presbyopia and cataracts sits at a table.

Can You Have Presbyopia and...

September 18, 2024

Is your vision blurry? Do you need more light to read? You may have presbyopia or cataracts. As you grow...

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A woman with dry eye disease rubs her eyes.

Does Dry Eye Worsen with...

August 14, 2024

Do you have blurred vision? Are your eyes dry? You may have dry eye and cataracts. Many patients are affected...

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A senior couple who have advanced technology lenses.

4 Reasons Advanced Technology Lenses...

July 18, 2024

Are cataracts getting in the way of your everyday life? It could be time to have them removed. Before cataract...

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A woman with cataracts who also needs diabetic eye care.

Is Diabetic Eye Care Different...

June 4, 2024

Do you have diabetes? Diabetes may cause structural changes in your eyes, potentially speeding up the development of cataracts. Understanding...

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A man with vision loss who is considering laser cataract surgery.

7 Signs You Should Consider...

May 7, 2024

Has reading, watching TV, or enjoying your favorite pastimes become increasingly difficult? If your eyesight isn't quite what it used...

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A woman who needs complex cataract surgery struggles to read her mobile phone.

What is Complex Cataract Surgery?

March 18, 2024

Do you have cataracts? Cataract surgery is typically straightforward and takes 15 to 20 minutes for most patients. After removing...

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A man who had his glaucoma treated during cataract surgery.

Can You Treat Glaucoma During...

February 5, 2024

Did you know that it's possible to develop glaucoma and cataracts at the same time? When that happens, and your...

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A woman with vision issues who needs to see a cataract surgeon.

When is it Time to...

January 8, 2024

Are you struggling to see? Do words on menus or images on the television seem blurry? You may have a...

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A woman with dry eye disease who also needs cataract surgery.

Do Dry Eyes Affect Cataract...

December 1, 2023

Do you have dry eyes and need cataract surgery? Dry eyes can reduce the accuracy of your cataract procedure and...

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A woman who treated her cataracts with surgery.

Is Cataract Surgery the Only...

November 9, 2023

Do you have cataracts? You may wonder if cataract surgery is the only way to treat them. Cataracts occur when...

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A woman in her kitchen after cataract surgery with PanOptix trifocal lenses.

What Sets the PanOptix Trifocal...

October 10, 2023

Do you have cataracts and need cataract surgery? The intraocular lens (IOL) you choose to replace your natural lens during...

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A senior couple reading tips to prepare for cataract surgery.

9 Tips to Prepare for...

September 7, 2023

Do you have cataracts? Is your impaired vision stopping you from living the life you love? It's likely time for...

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A senior woman reads after recovering from cataract surgery.

8 Tips for Your Best...

August 9, 2023

Has your eye doctor recommended cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is the only way to restore vision loss due to cataracts....

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A senior couple play with their grandson after advanced technology cataract IOLs.

Why Advanced Technology IOLs are...

July 18, 2023

Are cataracts getting in the way of your everyday activities and hobbies? It may be time to have them removed....

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A woman with presbyopia and cataracts tries to read her tablet.

Differences Between Presbyopia and Cataracts

June 19, 2023

As you grow older, so do your eyes. Most people begin noticing changes to their vision around age 40. Presbyopia...

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A man who needs a second cataract surgery struggles to read his phone.

Is it Ever Necessary to...

May 5, 2023

Have you noticed your vision is steadily declining and worsening? If you've undergone cataract surgery and are experiencing cloudy vision,...

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A man who had cataract surgery spends time outdoors.

Is Cataract Surgery Always Necessary?

April 5, 2023

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over 24 million Americans age 40 and older have a cataract in one...

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A man with blurry vision reads about cataracts.

Why Do I Have Cataracts?

March 24, 2023

A cataract occurs when the natural lens becomes cloudy, making it more challenging to see. The natural lens should be...

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A woman takes a color blind test.

Do Enchroma Glasses Work to...

February 7, 2023

Colorblindness can complicate your everyday life. You may find reading, choosing matching clothes, driving, and cooking more challenging. The good...

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A woman with diabetic eye disease rubs her eyes.

What Goes Into Diabetic Eye...

January 10, 2023

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can affect many parts of your body, including your eyes....

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A senior man who may need to replace his IOLs rubs his eyes.

6 Signs You Need to...

November 14, 2022

Have you had your cataracts removed? Complications from cataract surgery are considerably low due to advances in surgical techniques and...

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A senior man with posterior capsule rupture tries to adjust his vision.

Is a Posterior Capsule Rupture...

October 19, 2022

Cataract surgery is one of the safest eye procedures you can undergo, with an impressive success rate of about 98...

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A senior woman who had PRK considers cataract surgery.

Is Cataract Surgery Possible if...

August 24, 2022

Are you someone who had PRK that now needs cataract surgery? Many patients who have laser vision correction procedures like...

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A senior man who had his astigmatism corrected during cataract surgery.

Can I Have Astigmatism Corrected...

July 25, 2022

Do you have cataracts that make it harder to see the things around you? Do you also suffer from refractive...

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A woman with cataracts makes an appointment with her eye doctor on her tablet.

How Often Should I See...

May 11, 2022

Has it become more challenging to see? Do you find it hard to do things you once loved? If your...

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A senior woman laughs with her husband after having refractive lens exchange surgery.

Am I a Good Candidate...

April 18, 2022

Do you have farsightedness or presbyopia? Relying on prescription glasses or contact lenses to see clearly can be a hassle....

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A woman with blurry vision may need to remove cataracts.

8 Signs You May Need...

March 16, 2022

Have you been diagnosed with cataracts? Although you may think that having cataracts means having them removed right away, it's...

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A man who takes Flomax and also needs cataract surgery.

Is There a Connection Between...

February 10, 2022

Do you need to have cataract surgery and take Flomax? There's a link between complications during cataract surgery and patients...

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A man sits outside wearing sunglasses after successful cataract surgery.

What are the Advantages of...

January 18, 2022

Do you have cataracts? The only effective way to treat them is to remove them during cataract surgery. Cataracts make...

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A woman wonders if there is a link between diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

Is There a Correlation Between...

December 15, 2021

Do you have diabetes? Have you recently found out that you have cataracts as well? You may not realize that...

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A woman who had cataract surgery now has floppy iris syndrome.

How to Fix a Floppy...

November 16, 2021

Do you need to have cataract surgery? If you’re an older man with prostate problems, you may not realize that...

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A senior man wonders when is the best time to have cataract surgery.

When is the Best Time...

October 13, 2021

Is your vision cloudy? Does it feel like you have difficulty seeing well at night due to halos or glare...

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A senior woman with glaucoma and cataracts considers having them treated at the same time.

Can You Treat Glaucoma and...

September 15, 2021

Do you have glaucoma but also need to have your cataracts removed? You may be wondering if you are able...

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A woman who had LASIK surgery as well as cataract surgery.

Can I Still Have Cataract...

August 19, 2021

Do you have cataracts, but are concerned that you won't be able to have cataract surgery because you've had LASIK...

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A man’s blurry vision may be a sign of cataracts.

Are There Signs If You...

July 30, 2021

A cataract occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy. For most people, this happens as a result...

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A woman after having her botched cataract surgery corrected.

What is a Botched Cataract...

July 13, 2021

Do you or someone you love have cataracts? You may be starting to consider whether you need cataract surgery to...

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Attention Patients

Dear Valued Patients of Desert Vision Center,

Dr. Tokuhara is a highly skilled cataract surgeon, specializing in advanced anterior segment surgeries, including complex glaucoma and cataract procedures. He focuses on patients who need surgical intervention or are at risk of severe vision loss.

While Dr. Tokuhara offers comprehensive eye care for his own surgical patients, he does not provide general eye care or post-operative care for patients of other surgeons. When you choose Dr. Tokuhara, he becomes your trusted eye doctor for life. A Note About Ethical Care

In our community, some providers engage in illegal financial kickbacks accepting payments for cataract surgery referrals. Desert Vision Center firmly rejects this unethical practice. We follow the highest ethical standards, complying with the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, ensuring that your care in never influenced by financial incentives.

We believe referrals should always be based on what’s best for the patient—not financial gain. If you’re being evaluated for cataract surgery, we encourage you to ask questions and be mindful of these referral arrangements.

Choose the surgeon who prioritizes your vision and your well-being—not one chosen for someone else’s profit.

Sincerely,
Desert Vision Center