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read moreDr. Jimmy Y. Hu is a cataract, refractive and corneal specialist; he performs complex cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK. Dr. Hu also performs ocular surface reconstruction surgery, and attends patients with dry eyes, ocular surface disease, and complicated and corneal conditions. He is praised by his patients and colleagues for his surgical skills, gentle bedside manner, and expertise in the treatment of complex ophthalmic conditions. Athletes, law-enforcement officers, firemen, military service personnel, and fellow surgeons have trusted Dr. Hu with their eyes and praised his dedication to delivering superior results.

read moreOver time, the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, making it difficult to see. The clouding of the lens is called a cataract and is the leading cause of vision loss in people over age 55. The most effective way to treat your cataract is with surgery to remove and replace the clouded lens. Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common procedures performed, with 3 million surgeries performed in the United States each year. This is considered the standard form of cataract surgery. A special pointed knife, called a keratome, is used to cut into the eye.