Cataracts

Cataracts

Cataracts Overview

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that usually appears as blurry vision. However, if left untreated, cataracts will progress, leading to worsening symptoms.

The CDC estimates that roughly 20.5 million Americans aged 40 years and older have a cataract in one or both eyes. As the leading cause of blindness for this age group, cataracts cannot be ignored.

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Cataract Surgery—It’s Time To Get Your Vision Back

Many patients have rediscovered clear vision and the ability to get back to the lifestyle they love through cataract surgery. Cataract surgery involves replacing your natural lens with an artificial implant known as an intraocular lens (IOL).

Although all cataract surgeries involve the use of an IOL, some IOLs grant greater vision benefits. Explore all of the premium and standard cataract surgery options that MVP doctors can offer.

Signs That It’s Time for Cataract Surgery

  • Worsening blurred vision
  • Faded and dull colors
  • Anyone with prior eye injuries
  • Increasing sensitivity to light
  • Bad night vision, especially when driving
  • Frequent prescription changes
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Cataract Treatment

Standard

Standard cataract surgery, also known as basic, replaces your cloudy lens with a basic IOL that can alleviate blurry vision and glare but does not correct other vision issues like astigmatism. This option typically leads to more dependence on glasses and tends to be fully covered by Medicare and private insurers.
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Multifocal Lenses

Offering a broad range of vision correction, multifocal lenses can also correct astigmatism and reduce your need for reading glasses. All multifocal lenses provide excellent distance vision. However, some offer vision benefits geared towards intermediate or computer-range vision, while others offer near or reading vision.
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Laser-Assisted Surgery

Using an advanced laser and an image-guided option, your surgeon can make a precise, tailored treatment for your needs. Laser-assisted cataract surgery is more accurate and safe than cataract surgery performed by hand alone.

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LAL-Personalized Light Adjustable Lens

The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) allows our doctors to continue to customize and make adjustments to your vision after surgery. After the procedure, your eye doctor will test your vision and select a custom prescription for your adjustable lens that fits your lifestyle needs.
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Drop-Free and Drop-Less

What does drop-free/drop-less cataract surgery mean? Typical cataract surgery recovery involves the use of multiple antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicated eye drops with a complicated dosing schedule. However, drop-free and drop-less cataract surgery eliminates or simplifies this step by including medications in the surgery process.
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Post-Op Recovery

Cataract surgery recovery can vary depending on what package you go with; however, for most surgeries, you will see a noticeable improvement in your vision in just a few days. Many patients can resume their normal activities during that time, now with clearer vision. During the post-op period on most cataract surgeries, you will be put on a drop regimen that will last for at least a few weeks but possibly up to a few months. Following your procedure, your surgeon will discuss a timetable for post-operative checkups.

The exact benefits you’ll receive from cataract surgery depend on the type of surgery you elect. Explore each option below.

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