Cataracts can only be removed with surgery. There are no medications to reverse or halt the progression of your cataract.
Cataract surgery involves the removal of your eye’s cloudy natural lens. This natural lens will be replaced by an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL) or lens implant. This procedure is typically performed at one of our Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) with the help of our anesthesiology colleagues who administer light sedation for this 10-15 minute painless procedure.
At your pre-operative visit, we will utilize the most advanced diagnostic tests to determine the best cataract options for you. These tests include a topographic map of your cornea (cornea topography), a high precision laser measurement of your eye dimensions (optical biometry), and a high-definition scan of the most crucial part of your retina (the macula). Our office has the most advanced equipment for these tasks, which are critical in ensuring an excellent outcome.
Astigmatism is a source of blurry vision caused by the shape of the cornea – the “window” in the front of the eye. In a perfect world, without astigmatism, your cornea would have the shape of a perfect sphere (consider a golf ball). A cornea with astigmatism looks more like an egg rather than a perfect sphere and this shape leads to blurry vision.
The reduction of astigmatism has become one of the hallmarks of modern cataract surgery. Our ability to reduce astigmatism leads to superior outcomes compared to earlier generations of cataract surgery. Our pre-operative evaluation involves extensive testing of astigmatism so that your cataract surgery includes a plan to reduce your astigmatism and yield a better result. Our goal is to reduce your astigmatism during your surgery in order to yield a superior result.