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Cataracts
Cataracts are one of the most common and treatable eye conditions.
Cataracts occur when the lens, which sits just behind the iris or
colored part of the eye, becomes cloudy. Light which would normally
pass through this lens directly, is now scattered and the image collected
by the retina is blurred and distorted.
Cataracts are a fact of life for all of us. Nearly everyone will have
to deal with cataracts at some point in our lives. Luckily, the treatment
for cataracts is now very straightforward and recovery time is generally
short. Gone are the days of eye patches, immobilization, and lengthy
recovery. The treatment for cataracts is surgical removal of the clouded
lens and replacement with a synthetic, clear lens. Most procedures
are performed in minutes and without stitches! Many exciting new technological
advancements have occurred in these replacement lens designs as well
as in the surgical techniques used. There now are designs which integrate
astigmatism and bifocal correction into the lens implant. Our doctors
have both been extensively trained in the co-management of this new
technology. We happily educate each of our cataract patients on the
options available to them and how their insurance coverage applies
to the cost of the procedures. |
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