"I am
so thrilled with the results of my cataract surgery that
was performed on both of my eyes. What a joy to be able
to see clearly again! I can't thank you enough!"
Virginia Kean
Kremer Laser Cataract Patient
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It is of course not possible to answer all
questions on a web site. If you are
considering cataract surgery, your doctor will answer all of
your questions.
•What
is involved in the Cataract Procedure?
•How
long is the recovery period?
•Does
the cataract have to be “ripe”?
•What about transportation?
•Why use a lens
implant?
•Is the lens
implant permanent?
•Will I feel
a difference with the lens implant?
•Will injections
or stitches be needed?
•Can astigmatism
be treated at the same time a cataract is removed?
•Can
both eyes be done on the same day?
•What about Secondary
Cataracts?
What
is involved in the Cataract Procedure?
For most patients, cataract treatment involves the placement
of a synthetic lens inside the eye. Typically, this involves
making a small incision in the eye, and then dissolving and
removing the cataractous lens with ultrasound (often referred
to as phacoemulsification). A clear, synthetic lens is then
put in place. We evaluate each patient carefully. Any special
treatment or instructions will be discussed prior to surgery.
Kremer Laser Eye Surgery Centers are focused on your comfort and the
best possible care.
How long is the recovery period?
Many people are back to their normal routines on their day
of surgery. A thin clear shield is worn only at bedtime.
Does the cataract have to be “ripe”?
The concept of a ripe cataract is outdated. Cataracts should
be removed when they cause symptoms. Whether you're in your
40's or 50's, or your 70's - if a cataract is interfering
with your vision it should be removed.
What about transportation?
If you prefer, the Kremer van will bring you to our surgery
center and take you home after your procedure.
Why
use a lens implant?
When we perform a cataract surgery, the ultrasound dissolves
and removes the cataract, which is the lens. Therefore, we
use a special intraocular lens or lens implant to replace
the lens that was removed.
Is
the lens implant permanent?
The lens is intended to be permanent and in most cases
will not need to be removed.
Will
I feel a difference with the lens implant?
No, the lens becomes a part of you. It is as natural in
appearance, comfort and durability as your natural lens had
been prior to the development of the cataract.
Will
injections or stitches be needed?
The eye is desensitized without injections. We use anesthetic
drops to numb the eyes. This eliminates the pain and bruising
of the eye associated with injections. Because the incision
is so small, it usually does not require stitches.
Can
astigmatism be treated at the same time a cataract is removed?
Yes, in most cases.
Can
both eyes be done on the same day?
No. Only one eye is operated on at a time. The second eye
can be done approximately two weeks later.
What
about Secondary Cataracts?
A secondary cataract does not involve the lens. In patients
with secondary cataracts, the clear membrane that separates
the front and back of the eye has become cloudy. To restore
visual clarity, an opening is made in the center of the membrane
with a Yag laser. The laser dissolves the cloudiness of the
membrane and allows light to pass through to the retina.
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