The Benefits of Cataract Surgery
- posted: Sep. 18, 2024
Cataracts are a common problem as you age. In fact, over half of Americans will develop cataracts or have cataract surgery by age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. Cataract surgery can help. The eye surgeons at Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, in Columbus, OH, provide comprehensive eye care services, including diagnosing and treating cataracts.
What You Need To Know About Cataracts and Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are caused by proteins clumping together in the lens of your eye, clouding vision. They can develop in your 40s or 50s but typically remain small. After the age of 60, cataracts can become more opaque causing progressive vision loss. In these cases, cataract surgery is indicated.
Cataract surgery provides some amazing benefits. When you have cataract surgery, the goal is to provide:
- Sharper, clearer vision
- Improved night vision
- Reduced glare
- Colors appearing brighter
- Less need for glasses
If your ophthalmologist determines you need cataract surgery, the procedure is a relatively short operation done with local anesthesia. The surgery is performed in an outpatient ambulatory surgery center with minimal discomfort. It is performed through 2 small incisions (1-3 mm) using ultrasonic energy to break up the cloudy lens and remove it from the eye. The lens is replaced with a clear artificial intraocular lens. The visual recovery is fast (within a few days) with patients resuming normal activities the day after surgery (with few restrictions). After the procedure, prescription eye drops will be necessary to help your eye heal.
For patients who desire a decreased dependence on glasses or contact lenses, there are certain intraocular lenses available that can help these patients achieve their goal. Your ophthalmologist will help you determine if you are a candidate for these lenses, and you and your ophthalmologist can decide which lens is the best choice for your eyes.
Want To Know More About Cataract Surgery?
To learn more about cataract surgery's benefits, call the eye surgeons at Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants, located in a very popular section of Columbus, OH. The surgeons are well known and established in this area. You can schedule a consultation with them by calling (614) 221-7464, so call today.
- posted: Sep. 18, 2024
Cataracts are a common problem as you age. In fact, over half of Americans will develop cataracts or have cataract surgery by age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. Cataract surgery can help. The eye surgeons at Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, in Columbus, OH, provide comprehensive eye care services, including diagnosing and treating cataracts.
What You Need To Know About Cataracts and Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are caused by proteins clumping together in the lens of your eye, clouding vision. They can develop in your 40s or 50s but typically remain small. After the age of 60, cataracts can become more opaque causing progressive vision loss. In these cases, cataract surgery is indicated.
Cataract surgery provides some amazing benefits. When you have cataract surgery, the goal is to provide:
- Sharper, clearer vision
- Improved night vision
- Reduced glare
- Colors appearing brighter
- Less need for glasses
If your ophthalmologist determines you need cataract surgery, the procedure is a relatively short operation done with local anesthesia. The surgery is performed in an outpatient ambulatory surgery center with minimal discomfort. It is performed through 2 small incisions (1-3 mm) using ultrasonic energy to break up the cloudy lens and remove it from the eye. The lens is replaced with a clear artificial intraocular lens. The visual recovery is fast (within a few days) with patients resuming normal activities the day after surgery (with few restrictions). After the procedure, prescription eye drops will be necessary to help your eye heal.
For patients who desire a decreased dependence on glasses or contact lenses, there are certain intraocular lenses available that can help these patients achieve their goal. Your ophthalmologist will help you determine if you are a candidate for these lenses, and you and your ophthalmologist can decide which lens is the best choice for your eyes.
Want To Know More About Cataract Surgery?
To learn more about cataract surgery's benefits, call the eye surgeons at Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants, located in a very popular section of Columbus, OH. The surgeons are well known and established in this area. You can schedule a consultation with them by calling (614) 221-7464, so call today.
Our Location
Find us on the map
