Procedure Description: Removal of cataract or cloudy lens and implantation of an intraocular lens.
Choice Of Lens Replacement or Implant:
Nowadays patients have several choices to choose from when it comes to
the lens that will replace their cataractous or cloudy lens.
Patients wishing a fuller range of vision after surgery can elect to
upgrade to an advanced technology lens. These
lenses allow a person to see far away as well as up close. For
patients who suffer from astigmatism or out-of-roundedness of the front
of the eye, toric lenses may be used. These provide better
distance vision following cataract surgery than was previously
available. Once your eye has been examined and measured you will
learn what choices are available and suitable for you. We have been implanting these lenses successfully for the past several years and an increasing number of our patients are selecting them for use in their surgery. We use Restor, Toric, Crystalens and Technis multifocal lenses. We believe that the doctor who treats you should be familiar with all of the available options.
What To Expect: Most
cataract surgery is done under topical anesthesia with mild sedation as
an outpatient procedure. Surgical time varies but is usually under 20
minutes per eye.
Preprocedure: You will be measured
for your new lens in our office. The various options available for
correcting your vision with the latest technology will be reviewed with
you by the doctor. Generally you will not need blood work
and EKG done. You will need to take antibiotic drops for two days prior
to surgery. The hospital or surgery center will call you with the exact
time of the procedure, when to arrive, and when to begin fasting. It is
ok to take medications with sips of water. Blood thinners like aspirin
and Coumadin generally do not need to be stopped prior to surgery.
Postprocedure: The only
restriction is no rubbing or touching the operated eye after surgery.
Patients can expect rapid rehabilitation, and resumption of normal
activities the first day after surgery in most cases.
