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Cataract treatment is performed by Gary Scholes,
M.D. and Jay Rudd, M.D. A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. In normal vision, light enters the eye, passing through the lens, and is focused on the retina in the back of the eye. When the lens is cloudy, light is blocked, and the image that reaches the retina is out of focus, causing blurred or distorted vision. Glare, dull colors and blurred vision are common complaints from people with cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss among adults 55 and older. Although the aging process is the most common cause of cataracts, they can also result from disease or injury. Cataract surgery should be considered when cataracts cause enough loss of vision to interfere with daily activities. In a ten-minute surgical procedure, the cloudy lens is removed through a micro-incision (less than 1/8") with an ultrasound, a process known as phacoemulsification. The incision is self-sealing, so in most cases “stitches” are not necessary. After the cloudy lens is removed, an intraocular lens is inserted to replace the eye’s focusing ability, resulting in clearer vision. At Clarus, we offer the latest advances in intraocular lens technology. Currently, patients have the following options:
We utilize the most sophisticated technology for the measurement of the implantable lenses. Careful selection of the appropriate implant is critical. Your doctor has experience with the many different options available and will help choose the intraocular lens that will benefit your specific needs. Day of Procedure Instructions |
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