Cataract Surgery

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As we age, cataracts, or clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, can be a problem. The eye’s natural lens forms a white matter which blocks light rays from reaching the retina properly, and this leads to such problems as Blurred vision, Light sensitivity, Glare in bright light, Color distortion and Halos around lights. Carter Eye Center offers modern, state-of-the-art cataract treatment to help you regain the freedom of clear vision

About 20% of patients will develop haze behind the intraocular lens (IOL) implant following cataract surgery. This haze may result in glare, blurred, or hazy vision. This condition is known as posterior capsule opacity and is sometimes referred to as “secondary cataract.” Posterior capsule opacity may be treated with a minor laser procedure known as a YAG laser capsulotomy. Using the YAG laser, Dr. Bruckner removes the hazy capsule behind the IOL lens. This procedure is painless and only takes a few minutes. Dr. Bruckner is known for his expertise in treatment of cataract patients with his "No Stitch, No Shot, No Pain, No Bandage" small opening cataract surgery, which offers very rapid visual return at the Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery

An IOL is a clear, artificial lens that requires no care and becomes a permanent part of your eye. IOLs are 5 or 6 mm lenses made of silicone or plastic inserted into the eye. IOLs come in foldable and non-foldable varieties. Foldable IOLs can be slipped into the eye through small incisions. Once inside your eye, the IOL unfolds to take position. Sutures are not needed, as the incision is self-sealing. An IOL improves your vision by allowing light to pass through to your retina. You also will not be able to feel or see your IOL lens. At Myers Center for Cataract Surgery Dr. Myers and Dr. Wyse specialize in small incision cataract surgery. Dr. Myers has performed more than 5,000 cases and was one of the first ophthalmologists in the Chicago area to perform outpatient cataract surgery with topical anesthesia.

Cataract formation is typical later in life as an unfortunate side effect of aging, affecting both men and women usually around the age of 65. Although not everyone will get cataracts, spending a lot of time in the sun, smoking, and other lifestyle factors may increase your chances. A cataract is essentially a clouding of the eye's lens, and may cause a varying degree of vision obstruction. When cataracts become larger, they can obstruct the lens and interfere with the way your optic system processes light, creating a blurry view. Not all cataracts will cause vision disturbances - sometimes they cause only minor clouding and do not worsen. When the lens loses clarity due to a cataract, the only solution is to replace the lens through cataract surgery. If you've already had your annual eye exam, but begin to notice some changes in your vision, schedule an eye evaluation right away. Patients with cataract formation may experience blurred vision, hazy vision, changes in colors, loss of contrast, impaired night vision, or poor distance vision. Berg Feinfield Vision Correction serves eye care patients in the metroplex with LASIK, LASEK, Cataract surgery & other Eye care procedures

Intralase is an alternative to the traditional microkeratome method used in LASIK surgery. A laser designed specifically to create a corneal incision, the Intralase allows your surgeon a degree of precision and accuracy that is more difficult to achieve using the traditional methods. At Kawesch Laser Centers Dr. Kawesch and the team are skilled and experienced in the use of the very latest in laser vision correction technologies from Bausch & Lomb, including their state-of-the-art ZyoptixT excimer laser system.