Cataract, Diabetes, Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Health
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends all persons should have a baseline ocular screening by age forty even if there are no visual issues. This includes dilation of the pupils to examine the structures inside the eye. Early maturity onset eye conditions detectable during a dilated eye exam include: Cataracts Eye pressure disease (glaucoma) Diabetic eye disease […]
Read MoreA cataract is a natural fogging of the human lens resulting in cloudy vision. During cataract surgery the cloudy natural lens is replaced with a clear, artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). Single Focus IOLs Versus Multiple Focus IOLs The most common used type of IOL is the single focus (fixed-focus) IOL. The single focus IOL allows sharp images […]
Read MoreExample #1 of cataracts (natural lens clarity loss) An intraocular lens (IOL) is an optical lens implant with refractive (focusing) properties. The human eye has a natural lens that over time loses its clarity. A lens that has lost clarity is called a cataract. Example #2 of cataracts (natural lens clarity loss) Example of degraded vision […]
Read MoreFemtosecond Laser (FSL) is a 21st century technology used in many aspects of eye surgery including cataract surgery. FSLs can deliver a high level of exactness to portions of cataract surgery. There are several FSL platforms available. CATALYS® Precision Laser System The CATALYS® FSL is designed with a low vacuum application module. This cataract surgery system applies a gentle […]
Read MoreFrequently patients ask about out of pocket costs associated with cataract surgery. Cataract surgery costs are generally categorized into 3 components. Professional fees provided by the cataract surgeon Costs for services by the surgical facility Costs for items and materials that are necessary to complete cataract surgery Professional Fees Provided by the Cataract Surgeon Fees for […]
Read MorePreparation for cataract surgery A cataract results from a degradation of the focusing properties of the natural lens. Once the patient and eye surgeon have reached the shared decision to proceed with cataract surgery preparation process begins. Intraocular lens selection (IOL) As the natural lens will be removed a replacement intraocular lens (IOL) should be selected. This […]
Read MoreThe optical system of the eye is similar to a camera that uses film. Images focus through a lens projecting a clear internal image. The physiologic difference between the eye and a camera is the human lens degrades with age resulting in unfocused, decolorized and generally cloudy vision. Cloudy vision from cataract formation This optical […]
Read MoreThe lens of the eye is located behind the pupil. The lens sometimes becomes foggy with the passage of time. When the lens degrades in a way that affects the quality of vision, the degraded lens is called a cataract. When this happens, images do not focus clearly. Sometimes this cloudy focus is mild and vision […]
Read MoreCataract, Eye Surgery, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK
CATALYS® Femtosecond Laser (FSL) is a 21st century technology that can provide an innovative level of exactness to portions of cataract surgery. Its availability for eye surgery offers the opportunity to bring greater patient safety for during of cataract operations. CATALYS® FSL Catalys® Laser System The CATALYS® Precision Laser System has to be differentiated from other types of femtosecond lasers. […]
Read MoreCataract, Eye Surgery, Eye Treatments, Laser Eye Surgery, Outpatient Surgery
In many ways the eye operates similar to a camera. Light rays focus images via our natural lens on the light-sensitive retina in the back of the eye. The retina processes these images sending information to the brain creating vision. Cataract degradation of the natural decreases vision. Cataract surgery and replacement of the degraded natural […]
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