Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in the United States – but if you’re suffering from cataracts, we can help. As a leading NYC eye doctor serving patients in the Upper West Side, Chelsea, Manhattan, and greater New York, we offer a wide range of world-class ophthalmology treatments, and cataract surgery is one of our specialties. We can help you reclaim and preserve crystal clear vision no matter what problems you’re facing. If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts or have noticed changes in your vision, cataract surgery may help.
Cataracts refers to the gradual clouding of the lens of the eye that can happen with age. Cataracts develop slowly over time, usually beginning with a slight blurriness, but if left to progress without treatment long enough, cataracts can often lead to blindness. Cataracts are a very common eye condition and one of the leading causes of vision loss, especially for older adults. Thankfully, cataract surgery is a highly effective, reliable option for healing cataracts and restoring vision.
Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it, usually with an artificial implant called an elastic artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Cataract surgery is minimally invasive, requiring only a tiny incision, and the technologies and techniques involved have progressed to make it a safe, reliable procedure.
During cataract surgery, your NYC eye doctor starts by making a miniscule incision in the lens of your eye. This allows your ophthalmologist to use a specialized ultrasound wave device to break apart the clouded tissue, then carefully remove it. Once removed, your eye doctor inserts a small artificial intraocular lens to replace your natural lens. Just like your natural lens, the IOL focuses light within the eye, producing crystal clear, precise vision. IOLs can be designed to correct a number of specific vision problems, and your eye doctor will work with you to choose the one that’s best for you.
Because the incision required for cataract surgery is so small, recovery is generally very minimal. Most patients can get back to their normal routine within about two days, and patients often report only minimal discomfort or problems. However, all surgical procedures require some type of recovery, and it’s important to take steps to promote healing and healthy recovery:
Thanks to advances in the science of ophthalmology, cataract surgery is now a minor, routine surgical procedure with a high success rate – and if you’re struggling with cataracts or have noticed changes in your vision, cataract surgery may be ideal for you. Contact us today to learn more about cataract surgery, or use our easy online form to request an appointment with us. We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’re excited to help you reclaim crystal clear vision and preserve it for a lifetime!