More
than 50% of people over the age of 60 - and a large percentage of those
younger - have vision that is impaired by cataracts. Cataracts are so
common that everyone will eventually develop a cataract if they live
long enough.
Despite
recent breakthroughs in technology and surgical techniques, cataracts
continue to be one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
worldwide. A cataract is a progressive clouding of the eyes natural
lens that interferes with light passing through to the retina. Cataract
patients often describe the condition as being similar to looking through
a waterfall or piece of wax paper, with a gradual blurring or dimming
of vision.
Currently,
there is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent the development
of cataracts. Once they form, there is only one way to achieve clear
vision again, and that is to physically remove the cataract from the
eye.
The length of time for a cataract to develop can vary from a few months to several years. Vision loss from cataracts is gradual, which is why many patients have difficulty noticing the early symptoms. Most patients also do not know when they should have their cataracts removed.
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The
best time to have your cataract removed is when your quality of life
has been diminished because of poor vision. If you are bothered by glare,
halos around lights, or even double vision, cataracts could be the problem.
Due to the advances in modern medicine, there is no reason to suffer
with cataracts anymore. If you suspect you have a cataract, please call
our office and schedule a quick and easy screening with one of our doctors.
Join the millions who now enjoy the beauty of restored vision through
the miracle of modern-day cataract surgery. According to the American
Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, more than 98% of cataract
patients had their vision successful improved after surgery. Many patients
experience vision that is actually better than before they developed
cataracts.
ADVANCING
THE ART OF CATARACT CARE.
Thanks to recent advancements in technology and surgical techniques, cataract surgery has become one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures performed today. Each year more than one million seniors have their cataracts successfully removed and The Wright Eye Center has performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries.
At
The Wright Eye Center, many of our patients are pleasantly surprised
when they learn that we are now performing cataract removal and lens
implantation surgery without stitches or shots.
We
now use high-energy ultrasound waves to gently remove your cataract
with a procedure known as phacoemulsification. We use only topical anesthesia
(eye drops), which allows our patients the fastest possible visual recovery.
It is not unusual for our patients to enjoy dramatically improved vision
within hours of their procedure. The vast majority of our cataract patients
return to normal daily activities less than 24 hours after their procedure.
HOW
IS CATARACT SURGERY PERFORMED?
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The
first step is to make a small hole in the front of the capsule that
holds the natural lens or cataract. |
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The
next step is to make a small incision used to insert the phacoemulsification
tip. This is the device that removes the cataract using ultrasonic
wavelength. The ultrasound breaks up the cataract and allows it
to gently be vacuumed from the eye. |
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The
silicone lens is then folded and inserted into the eye using the
same tiny incision as the phacoemulsification tip. The incision
is self-sealing and usually does not require stitches. |
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