Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery involves removing the Clouded Lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. The artificial lens, called an Intraocular Lens, is positioned in the same place as your natural lens. It remains a permanent part of your eye. For some people, other eye problems prohibit the use of an artificial lens. In these situations, once the Cataract is removed, vision may be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Cataract surgery is generally done on an outpatient basis, which means you won’t need to stay in a hospital after the surgery. During Cataract Surgery, our doctor uses a local anesthetic to numb the area around your eye, but you usually stay awake during the procedure. Cataract surgery is generally safe, but it carries a risk of infection and bleeding. Cataract surgery increases the risk of Retinal Detachment. After the procedure, you’ll have some discomfort for a few days. Healing generally occurs within a few weeks.
If you need Cataract surgery in both eyes, our doctor will schedule surgery to remove the cataract in the second eye after you’ve healed from the first surgery.
