Cataract Treatments

A cataract is an eye condition that produces cloudy vision in patients in their 50s, 60s, and older; unfortunately, all men and women will develop cataracts if they live long enough. Cataracts form on the lens of the eye as we age because the protein in the lens begins to clump together, resulting in cloudy patches of vision. As the cataract grows, vision worsens. Fortunately, cataract treatment options can improve patients' quality of life.

Glasses

Cataracts can make it difficult for patients to read and see well while driving at night. When the symptoms of cataracts first present themselves, visual aids such as glasses, bifocals, and magnification devices can assist patients in seeing clearly.

Lens Removal Surgery

When the symptoms of cataracts become so great the patients have difficulty doing routine tasks, it is time to consider undergoing cataract surgery. During the first step of cataract surgery, the clouded lens of the eye is removed.

Lens Replacement Surgery

After the lens is removed, your cataract surgeon will replace it with a plastic-based lens. The synthetic lens will work with your eyes to produce improved vision. Depending upon the type of lens that you have implanted, you may or may not need to use glasses to see near objects after cataract surgery.

Premium IOLs

Premium intraocular lenses such as ReSTOR®, ReZoom®, and crystalens® are advanced lenses that provide patients with vision that is clear when viewing near and distant objects. Although premium IOLs are more expensive than other lens replacement options, they can completely eliminate patients' need for glasses.

Contact a Cataract Surgeon

If your cataracts are preventing you from driving, reading, and other activities, contact a cataract surgeon in your area to learn about your available treatment options. It may be time to undergo lens removal and replacement cataract surgery.

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