Cataracts
Video: Description of Cataracts
Few vision problems are more frustrating and disappointing than cataracts. They gradually steal the bright, crisp focus of life, replacing it with a cloudy, blurred view of the world around you. Imagine seeing life through a smoke-covered window, or a filmy screen. That's the effect cataracts have on your vision - a blurry, darkened view of a grandchild's face, of street signs while you are driving, or during other favorite activities.
Unfortunately, cataracts are often part of the aging process. The eye's natural lens gradually becomes cloudy, making it impossible for the light entering the eye to be focused sharply on the retina. Cataracts can be safely removed in a matter of minutes, restoring the bright crisp focus of earlier years.
Not long ago, cataract surgery required a series of challenging procedures, including painful injections around the eye, several sutures in the eye itself, and wearing a bothersome patch while the eye healed.
Today, all of that has been replaced with small incision surgery, an achievement which eliminates the need for sutures. Our surgeons have perfected an enhancement of the small incision technique allowing for greater comfort and a more rapid recovery.
Known as Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery, this revolutionary surgical procedure requires only a local anesthetic. The incision is only 1/8 of an inch long. The cataract is removed through this tiny incision and a foldable lens implant is inserted in its place. Because the incision is so small, the eye tissue seals itself naturally, usually without the need of sutures. The entire procedure may take as little as ten minutes, and is painless.
The benefits of Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery are readily apparent. Because there is less trauma, the eye recovers more quickly. Pain following surgery is very rare, and patients are able to return to normal activities within 24 hours. Cosmetically, the eye looks and feels less inflamed than with other forms of cataract surgery.
Candidates for Cataract Surgery:
In general, a good candidate for Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery may have any of the following symptoms:
- Blurred or double vision.
- Sensitivity to bright light and glare.
- Reduced vision at night or in bright sunlight.
- Frequent change in eyeglass prescription.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of cataracts or other vision problems, give us a call immediately. If it is determined that Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery can improve your eyesight, we can help.
Latest Cataract Surgery Implant Technology is Available
The surgeons of Tri-State Centers for Sight are proud to offer the newest technologically advanced lens implants to our patients.
The Toric lens implants are designed to eliminate Astigmatism at the time of surgery and provide clear, glasses free, distance vision. One would still need Reading Glasses to see up close. However, what we are really excited about is that finally the prospect of glasses free vision is possible. The newest Multifocal and Accommodative Lenses are designed to not only restore clear distance vision but also allow you to see up close without glasses. We offer all the major lens technologies. In order to discuss your Cataract implant options and determine which lens is best suited to your individual needs please schedule a Cataract Evaluation with one of our experienced Doctors.
