MEDICAL EYE SURGERY
Cataract Surgery
What are cataracts?
When cataracts are mentioned, people often think of a film that grows on their eyes, causing them to see double or blurred images. However, a cataract does not form on the eye, but rather within it.
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. For most people, cataracts are a natural result of aging. In fact, they are the leading cause of visual loss among adults 55 and older. Eye injuries, certain medications, and diseases such as diabetes have also been known to cause cataracts.
Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected through outpatient surgery. Our "no-stitch" cataract surgery provides faster return of good vision, and more comfortable recovery.
Benjamin Franklin once said, "Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes." Some would argue that it might be time to add bifocal glasses and cataracts to this list.
Thanks to advanced technology, cataract surgery is not only one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States, but it is also one of the safest and most successful procedures.
The surgery
During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens of a patient's eye is removed and replaced with a clear, artificial lens implant that improves patient vision. Over the past decades, the technique of cataract removal has undergone major improvements, making it a relatively painless surgery and recovery process.
Once upon a time, the cataract was removed whole through an incision over a half-inch long. Dr. Abrams performs the most advanced cataract surgery through an incision less than an eighth of an inch long. The advantages of smaller incision include a faster recovery time and a smaller risk of infections after surgery. In addition, while the old incisions required many stitches to close up, modern cataract surgery can often be performed without any stitches.
Long ago, patients were put to sleep for cataract surgery. More recently, patients were given a shot behind the eye before surgery to numb it. However now, Dr. Abrams performs the vast majority of cataract surgeries under topical anesthesia, with only a few numbing drops placed on your eye before the start of the procedure. This eliminates both the risks and discomforts of the shot. Also, the shot made the vision blurry for several hours after surgery, but with just the numbing drops, some patients notice improved vision within minutes after the surgery is completed.
Premium implant options
In recent years, several types of premium implants have been developed, which provide sharp vision at both a distance and up close, reducing or eliminating the need for any kind of glasses (including reading glasses) after surgery.
In order to help patients achieve their goal of being able to see afar, intermediate arms length and up close for reading vision, Dr. Abrams offers several premium implants to fit their needs. Each implant uses a slightly different optical design to help you achieve your goal of clear vision at all distances.
For the vast majority of patients, having a premium implant means that they will be able to see at a distance and up close without being dependent on glasses. Patients choosing to have a premium implant will likely find that they can drive, watch television, read or do crafts - without the need for glasses.
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