A cataract is the clouding of the lens
inside the eye causing blurred or tinted vision, seeing double, impaired night
vision, and extra sensitivity to light.
The vision loss from cataracts happens slowly over time and cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses or with corneal
refractive surgery such as Lasik.
Cataracts are typically an age-related
disease, and according to the American Academy of
Ophthalmology, “cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans
age 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all
Americans have cataracts.”
The surgery is typically performed as
an outpatient procedure, and while cataract surgery may sound scary, most
people get excellent results. During
surgery, the affected lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens
called an intraocular lens (IOL). The
procedure has been improved over the last several years by the use of a
high-frequency ultrasound device, which has resulted in faster healing times
and less complications.
Before you have the surgery, your ophthalmologist
will perform tests on your eye to determine if you have any risk factors as
well as what size and type of IOL will give you the best outcome. You will also have input into the type of IOL
you want to get that will depend on your needs and personal preferences. One type of lens is an advanced
presbyopia-correcting IOL that improves your reading vision without interfering
with your distance vision.
The actual procedure typically takes
about 15 minutes but you will be there for a couple of hours to get prepped and
a small recovery period afterward. Your
doctor may have you wear an eye patch for a short time, and you should expect
your vision to be distorted for at least a few days. Other common issues include feeling as if
your eye is dry and itchy but you will be advised to not scratch or rub
it. Doctors also recommend if you choose to wear
glasses after surgery, you pick lenses with anti-reflective coating or
photochromic lenses.
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Source:
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