How to Research Your Eye Surgeon

Caveat emptor; buyer beware! That’s pretty standard operating procedure these days. We have a mechanic check out the used car we want to buy, hire a house inspector before closing the deal on real estate, but what do we do when choosing a doctor; more particularly, a LASIK or cataract surgeon? Eye surgery requires a high degree of skill and continuous training to maintain the greatest knowledge in this...

5 Myths About Cataracts

  Cataract Myths and Misunderstandings The word “cataract” comes from a Greek word meaning “waterfall”. Centuries ago, scientists thought that cataracts were formed by some kind of opaque material that flowed into the eye like a waterfall. As far back as 500 BC, manuscripts described various ineffective and dangerous ways of treating cataracts that often resulted in blindness. Different...

Dr. Ilan Cohen Opens New Manhattan Office

Online PR News – 10-May-2012 –Dr. Ilan Cohen, nationally respected board certified ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon, is pleased to announce the opening of his newest office at 346 West 57th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). Residents of Manhattan and neighboring communities now have access to a state-of-the-art eye center in New York City that offers a full range of laser, LASIK and cataract surgery...

Cataract Surgery New Jersey and New York Options

About Cataracts and Today’s Lens Solutions   During cataract surgery New Jersey and NYC, the natural lens of the eye has become cloudy and must be removed and replaced with a new, very soft plastic intraocular lens (IOL). The main question is what type of intraocular lens should be used to replace your natural lens? The standard intraocular lenses that have been used in cataract surgery New Jersey and New...

AcrySof Toric Lens

Cataract Surgery & the Toric Lens   Cataracts are a common eye disorder characterized by a cloudiness of the natural lens of the eye. The result is hazy or blurred vision. In addition to cataracts, you may also have other refractive problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism, which require prescription correction. The correction of cataracts can only be done by...

Cataract Surgery NY and NJ

  About Modern Cataract Surgery   Are you thinking about having cataract surgery NY or NJ but don’t know where to begin? The techniques used in modern cataract surgery have improved significantly! Learn more about cataract basics and the options available to you today. Cataracts are a common eye disorder in which the natural crystalline lens in the eye becomes cloudy and disrupts vision. Several...

Crystalens Advantage

Cataract Surgery & Crystalens IOL   As you age, a number of different conditions can affect your eyesight. One of the most common conditions is a cataract. Cataracts are characterized by a clouding of the natural crystalline lens of the eye. Cataracts can get progressively worse and result in blindness if not treated. In addition to age, cataracts can form due to trauma, certain diseases, exposure to...

TECNIS Multifocal Lens

What are TECNIS Multifocal lenses?   As we age, cataracts are inevitable for most of us. At the 5th Avenue Eye Center, we offer TECNIS multifocal lenses that effectively cure cataracts and help you regain the eyesight of your youth! The TECNIS multifocal implantable lens is a premium IOL (intraocular lens). It can replace a natural lens that needs to be removed because of clouding and other damage caused by...

The ReZoom Lens

Put the ReZoom Lens to Work for You   Whether it’s cataracts or presbyopia, getting older can dramatically change your vision in a negative way. Cataracts occur when your natural lenses cloud over, and presbyopia occurs when you lose your ability to focus your eyes on near objects (accommodation). The only treatment for cataracts is to remove the cataract lens surgically and replace it with an intraocular...

The ReSTOR Lens

Multiple Uses for the ReSTOR Lens   Cataracts are a common condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. The cloudiness makes it difficult for light to focus in the eye. The result is hazy vision and other visual disturbances. At present, the only way to treat a cataract is to remove it surgically and replace it with an artificial lens, such as the ReSTOR intraocular lens. Cataract surgery is one of...

Cataract Surgery and Presbyopia (Vision After 40)

As eyes age, vision problems seem almost inevitable for most people. Cataracts and presbyopia are common issues that affect many people over the age of 40. Each year, more than 2.5 million people under go corrective surgery for cataracts. In fact, by the age of 80, estimates indicate that more than half of all Americans will either have cataracts or have had surgery to correct cataracts. Presbyopia affects nearly...

Cataracts & Astigmatism

Cataracts and astigmatism are common ophthalmologic issues that affect millions of Americans. Cataract surgery and lens implantation can take care of the cloudiness or glare problems caused by cataracts. At the same time, astigmatism can also be corrected for many people. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea of the eye becomes shaped like an oblong football instead of a rounded basketball. This causes blurring at...

Choosing a cataract surgeon

How to find the best cataract surgeon The process of choosing the right cataract surgeon can be daunting. It can be tough to know whether a doctor’s claims on paper or on a website are actually true. However, there are some sure-fire ways to research the track record of success of any cataract surgeon. Most surgeons will be able to refer you to former clients who have undergone surgical procedures at their...

Cataract Surgery & Glaucoma

The lens of your eye is responsible for focusing light on the objects you see. If the lens is clouded, then you can’t see things clearly, and this is known as a cataract. It can form gradually over many years or you can be born with a cataract. For some people, cataracts are not even noticeable. They just find themselves turning on more lights to read or having trouble with glares while driving at night. Most...

Cataract surgery recovery

Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgery procedures performed in the United States. It is widely accepted as a safe, effective solution to vision impairment caused by cataracts. Cataract surgery New Jersey and New York is an outpatient procedure in the vast majority of cases. It takes only a matter of minutes and involves making a tiny incision in the lens of the eye and using high-frequency sound...

What does cataract surgery cost?

How much will you pay for cataract surgery in New Jersey & New York? Cataract surgery cost is typically an accumulation of a number of expenses, including doctor’s visits, facility charges, anesthesia, supplies and the surgery itself. On average, cataract surgery cost in the United States is $3,000 to $5,000 per eye if you pay for the surgery out-of-pocket. Medicare and health insurance plans can help defray...

Cataract Symptoms & Types of Cataracts

Cataract Symptoms: Do you have a cataract? A cataract (the clouding of the eye’s lens) can occur for a variety of reasons, although most cases are due to the aging process. Cataract symptoms may be noticed gradually, over time, or suddenly with rapid onset. Typically, though, cataracts are painless and only dangerous when they obstruct your vision to the point that you can’t complete normal activities, such as...

LASIK Eye Surgery New Jersey/New York Technology

  Which Laser Eye Surgery Technology is Best for You? Is “wavefront-guided” better than “wavefront-optimized”? What is a “flying spot” laser? How about “CustomVue™”, “IntraLase®” and “iLASIK™”? And should you have a “blade” or “bladeless” procedure? As you surf the Internet looking for reliable advice about...

Cataract Surgery FAQs

  Frequently asked questions about cataract surgery We hope we have provided some answers below to your most common questions about cataract surgery New Jersey and New York. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, feel free to contact us at 5th Avenue Eye Center. One of our cataract specialists will be happy to provide you with an answer. If, after reading through the FAQs, you would like to...

Are cataract causes always age-related?

  What Causes a Cataract? As your eyes age, they may become less able to process light and reflect sharp images because the lens has gradually become cloudy – this is called a cataract. The vast majority of cataract sufferers have developed this condition as they have grown older, making age one of the primary cataract causes. As a matter of fact, nearly half of all Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts...

What is cataract surgery?

Why Cataract Surgery Today is Better   Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful surgeries (of ANY kind) performed today in the US. Although the idea of surgery may be a little scary, there have been so many advancements with phaco cataract surgery and, today, it is the gold standard in cataract surgery. We should look forward to its benefits! Today’s preferred form of cataract surgery is...

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye that obstructs normal vision. Typically, your eye’s lenses should be clear, allowing you to see people and objects in crisp focus. Cataracts, though, create a fog-like effect over all or part of the lenses so that things appear blurry and out of focus. When your eyes’ lenses are working the way they should, light passes through the cornea (this is the clear...