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 Cataract Management

     Contrary to some beliefs, cataracts are not growths over the surface of the eye. Rather, a cataract is a clouding or loss of transparency in the usually clear lens inside the eye. Normally, as light passes through the lens, the image we are seeing is focused on the retina – the back surface of the eye – where the image is converted to electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain. When cataracts are present, the image is distorted or fuzzy and the brain interprets it as poor vision.

     Cataracts develop very slowly. Symptoms are subtle and vary from person to person. Some symptoms are:

the appearance of dark spots/shadows that move when the eye moves

colors that seem yellowed

an increasing need for more light to see clearly

a tendency to nearsightedness because of the increasing density of
     the lens

loss of color vision or double vision.

    Cataracts usually occur after age 55. And if they’re not diagnosed early, eyesight can deteriorate and even result in glaucoma. Currently there’s no way to prevent cataracts. But new out-patient surgical techniques can often have you seeing well again in days. Our comanagement program with local surgeons allows us to offer world class cataract surgery near home. If you suspect cataract development, give us a call. We can get you the help you need, using the latest techniques, like no-stitch cataract surgery.

No-stitch cataract surgery can mean faster healing.

    It’s a new technique.

    For most our our cataract patients, the surgeons we work with perform a procedure called ‘clear corneal phacoemulsification,’ using a much smaller incision than ordinary cataract surgery. Ultrasonic vibrations break up the cataract, which is then replaced with a new lens implant. And because the procedure is performed through such a small incision, generally the eye is watertight, self-sealing, and does not require any stitches.

    With many advantages.

    With the older techniques, the large incision requires stitches for closing, and can take 6-8 weeks to heal. On the contrary, the smaller incision our surgeons employ is self-healing, more stable, and less likely to develop complications. Healing is faster, more predictable, allowing glasses to be prescribed much earlier than after conventional surgery. In fact, many of our patients find they don’t even need glasses for many daily activities.

    For cataract surgery.

    Call us at The Eye Site. For the latest in surgical procedures, and the best results.