Cataract Surgery & Treatment Options
What is a cataract?
The Clouding of the eye’s natural lens is called a cataract. This lens -very much like the lens of a camera- is responsible for focusing the light rays on the back of the eye, so we can see. The cloudy lens interferes with the entry of light into the eye and causes a reduction in vision. Advances in cataract surgery now offer patients amazing option to improve their vision.
Cataract surgery:
Cataract surgery involves removing the eye’s natural lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. This is usually performed as an outpatient surgery, meaning there is no need for hospitalization. By utilizing our state of the art equipment and Dr. Ilan Cohen's surgical expertise, cataract removal can be performed in less than 10 minutes without the use of sutures (Suture-less surgery), with no injection of anesthetic behind the eye (retro-bulbar block), no patch and no restrictions on your activities following the surgery. The healing time is usually very short and most patients can return to work the next day. With the latest developments in lens-technology it is now possible to not only remove the cataract, but also to eliminate or reduce the need for distance and near glasses.
Your choice of lenses:
When a cataract is removed from the eye, it needs to be replaced with another lens. So which lens is appropriate for your needs? Which lens will give the patient the best visual results?
The answer to this question depends on the individual eyes of the patient. There are four types of next generation lenses, which are designed to eliminate dependence on prescription glasses or contacts after the surgery.
Crystalens, ReSTOR, Toric & ReZoom:
Choosing the right lens for cataract surgery may seem difficult. As an expert cataract surgeon, Dr. Cohen will identify the best options for your eyes and guide you through the lens selection process.
One of our most popular premium lens options is the Crystalens or Crystalens HD. These lenses are designed to mimic the function of the natural or Crystalline lens of the eye. In a process called accommodation, our natural lens can change its shape and move back and forth in the eye in order to adjust its effective power. This allows us to shift our focusing from near to distance without the need for reading glasses. The Crystalens implant restores a patient's vision to that of better than a 40 year old, and elimates the need for glasses after surgery. You can read more about each unique lens implant by clicking the menu option on the left.
