Category Archives: Cataract Surgery

During cataract surgery, the natural lens in the eye is replaced with a clear intraocular lens designed to improve the patient’s vision. Once the natural lens with the cataract is removed, the cataract cannot grow back. However, it is possible for blurred vision to develop following cataract surgery. While symptoms may resemble that of a […]

Yes, patients are usually awake during cataract surgery as this removes the risks associated with general anesthesia. General anesthesia involves putting the patient to sleep. When a patient is kept awake, it allows the cataract surgeon to communicate with the patient throughout the entire procedure. Many people are afraid of the idea of being awake […]

Cataract surgery is irreversible. This is because the cloudy natural lens that results in a cataract is removed during surgery and cannot be placed back in. In most cases, when people ask whether a cataract surgery can be redone, they’re often implying whether a cataract can come back or if there is anything else that […]

ORA measures your prescription during cataract surgery after the cataract has been removed. If you have had laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK or RK) you would benefit from the use of ORA. During any laser vision correction surgery, the cornea is manipulated and that can alter some of the measurements we get during your pre-op […]

An increasing number of studies suggest that cataract surgery may reduce the risk of falls among the elderly. A cataract is an opaque or cloudy area covering what’s normally a clear lens in the eye. A cataract can impair normal vision, depending on its size and location. In most cases, cataracts develop in individuals over […]

Having cataracts is often depicted as being similar to looking out of a dirty or fogged window pane. Medically speaking, a cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye lens that makes it hard for one to see and can eventually lead to blindness if untreated. Studies show that most people start experiencing vision problems […]

Tecnis Symfony Lens Most traditional lenses offer either near, intermediate, or far vision. Near vision is suitable for activities such as reading, intermediate suits the use of electronic gadgets such as computers and mobile phones, and distant vision covers activities such as driving. Most traditional mono-focal lenses are limited in their ability to provide vision […]

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in Americans over the age of 40, affecting roughly 22 million people. Folks gradually notice problems driving at night, seeing a computer monitor becomes more difficult, and their vision just isn’t as clear as it used to be. The change is subtle but becomes worse over time and […]

Cataract surgery recovery time is minor and varies among patients. Recovery is not immediate for any procedure. However, cataract surgery is safe and effective. The average success rate is 98 percent. You will be given a sedative and a local anesthetic before surgery. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure completed in less than one hour. […]

Cataract Patients with Astigmatism can find a better option for their distance vision at through AcrysofTORIC Lens implant. The TORIC Lens Implant can reduce or eliminate corneal astigmatism while also correcting cataracts resulting in improved distance vision and less dependence on contacts or glasses. The TORIC Lens is also designed to filter out harmful ultraviolet and […]