Cataracts and Cataract Surgery at Bloomberg Eye Center in Columbus, Ohio
Blurry vision due to cataracts is common in adults over the age of 50, and new advances in cataract surgery make it easier than ever to treat this problem. At our Columbus, Ohio area centers, we have helped many cataract sufferers restore their vision through advanced cataract surgery procedures.
Although it is a common problem, many people do not know what cataracts are or that they are suffering from them. Below, we have provided information about cataracts and cataract surgery so that you can better understand this common vision problem. To determine if cataracts have affected your vision and if cataract surgery is needed, the experienced eye professionals at Bloomberg Eye Center in Columbus, Ohio, will perform a thorough eye examination.
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts refer to a condition in which the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing glare, and affecting a person’s ability to see clearly. Cataracts rarely affect younger people, while people 60 and older are at the greatest risk of developing cataracts. Other factors, such as certain diseases and injuries, as well as heredity, can also increase your risk of developing cataracts.
If you believe your blurry vision is due to cataracts and would like to find out if cataract surgery can help, contact our Newark and Columbus, Ohio practice to schedule a free evaluation and consultation.
“I had cataract surgery in my right eye less than 24 hours ago and I can see like I was 19 years old again; it’s a miracle.” - Carl Lombardo
Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Small incision cataract surgery is the most modern way to remove cataracts. After anesthetic drops are placed in the eye, the doctor makes a 3 millimeter incision at the edge of the cornea and inserts a tiny ultrasonic probe. This probe vibrates and breaks the afflicted lens into tiny pieces, while a suction device attached to the probe removes the fragmented lens. Once the cataract has been removed, the doctor implants a foldable intraocular lens into the eye to aid in focusing ability and improve vision. Because the incision is so small, stitches are not needed, and the eye is not patched. The whole surgery usually takes less than 10 minutes, and most cataract surgery patients experience visual recovery within 24 hours.
We perform cataract surgery at Bloomberg Eye Center in Columbus, Ohio, in the convenience of our state-of-the-art Surgicenter, where our competent and caring staff is dedicated to eye surgery. We also have a viewing room available for the family to watch the surgery while it is taking place. Compared to hospital care, our specialty suite surgical care saves both time and money for our patients. We strive to deliver excellent surgical care and to make it a pleasant experience for our patients and their families.
More information on cataracts: http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp
If you believe you may have cataracts and would like to learn more about cataract surgery, contact our Newark and Columbus, Ohio practice to schedule a free evaluation and consultation.
Lens Replacement Options for Cataract Surgery Patients
Once the clouded, natural lens has been removed during cataract surgery, an intraocular lens is implanted to aid in focusing ability, usually eliminating the need for glasses and contact lenses. Today, advances in lens technology allow for focusing at a variety of ranges and in a range of lighting conditions. These lenses are foldable, allowing them to be inserted through the small incision made during cataract surgery, leading to a quick recovery.
We use the following types of intraocular lenses at Bloomberg Eye Center:
ReSTOR®
The ReSTOR® multifocal lens allows for quality vision at a variety of lighting conditions and distances.
ReZoom™
The ReZoom™ lens has a tapered, multi-tiered surface of concentric rings that both gather and transmit light evenly, allowing for a full range of vision at close, middle, and distance vision.
Crystalens®
Crystalens® is the only IOL that is controlled by muscles in the eye so that it bends and flexes to adjust to lighting and focusing conditions, just like your natural lens.
Read about how ReZoom™ multifocal lenses have helped Dr. Shahinfar’s patients, like golf legend Gary Player, restore their full range of vision after cataract surgery.
For more information about the intraocular lenses used following cataract surgery or for an evaluation to determine if you have cataracts, contact our Newark and Columbus, Ohio location.
