Wiles Eye Center

Wiles Eye Center Center

Wiles Eye Center provides state-of-the-art eye care in the Kansas City and St. Joseph communities. Our expert surgeons and optometrists are among the most highly-regarded leaders in dropless cataract surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye,...

Here’s How you Can Reduce your Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration:

Here are a Few Ways you Could Reduce your Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration: – Exercise Regularly – Avoid Smoking – Maintain good blood pressure and cholesterol levels – Eat a healthy diet that includes leafy g...

How you Could Reduce your Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration:

Here are a Few Ways you Could Reduce your Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration: – Exercise Regularly – Avoid Smoking – Maintain good blood pressure and cholesterol levels – Eat a healthy diet that includes leafy g...

Here’s Who is At Risk for Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration:

Here’s Who is At Risk for Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 1. Smoker’s- Research suggests that smokers double their risk of developing AMD 2. Genetics- People who have a family history of AMD are more likely...

What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

What is Age- Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a very common eye condition. It causes damage to the macula of the eye, which allows for sharp vision of objects that are straight-ahead. This condition does not cause blindness, but it does cause...

What is Micro-Touch Advanced Cataract Surgery?

Using techniques pioneered by Dr. Wiles, the cataract is gently removed through an opening so small that it heals without any stitches. A custom-designed lens implant, call an intraocular lens (IOL), is placed into your eye in order to restore bright, ...

Is Cataract Surgery Right for You?

Is Cataract Surgery Right for you? Cataract surgery is one of the most successful procedures performed in the United States. Almost everyone’s vision improves and side effects are rare. Although you can live with cataracts for a period of time, i...

The Importance of Nutrition in Cataracts

The Importance of Nutrition in Cataracts: Research suggests that those who eat nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables have reduced-risk of developing eye complications. Key nutrients for the preventative measure include vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, lutein,...

How to Reduce your Risk of Developing Cataracts

How to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cataracts: 1. Eat nutritious food such as fresh vegetables and fruits and whole-grains. 2. Wear sunglasses while you’re outside. 3. Have you eyes examined regularly. 4. Avoid smoking. 5. Reduce your alcohol c...

How to Deal with the Symptoms of Cataracts

How to Cope with the Symptoms of Cataracts Until you Have them Removed: 1. Wear sunglasses while outside during the day. 2. Use a magnifying glass while reading. 3. Try not to drive at night. 4. Make sure your eye prescription is correct. 5. Make your ...

Common Outcomes of Cataract Removal Surgery

Outcomes of Cataract Removal: 1. Approximately 96% of those who had no pre-existing eye disease saw enough vision improvement to legally drive without glasses or contacts. 2. Approximately 90% of all patients who underwent cataract removal had good out...