CATARACT SURGERY
We discuss cataract surgery with patients when their best-corrected vision is not adequate for their needs and the cataract is the primary reason for their visual loss. For example, cataract surgery is considered when an individual has difficulty with driving, reading, or other activities of daily life. It is performed as an elective (non-emergency) procedure.
Cataract surgery has a greater than 95% success rate with a low risk of complications. A common question from patients is, “Can you remove my cataract with laser?” Although the answer is no, we can assure them that our approach to cataract surgery has an extremely high level of safety and successful outcomes.
The eye surgeons at ECI perform state-of-the-art cataract surgery frequently and are renowned for their expertise. We perform microincisional cataract surgery that is done under topical anesthesia and does not require the use of stitches in most cases. After the bulk of the natural lens is removed, an intraocular lens implant is implanted. We have excellent results in selecting the proper power of lens implant for each patient to provide them with optimal postop vision. Immediately following surgery, patients usually report minimal discomfort and are often back to their normal daily activities within days of surgery. Our typical post cataract surgery patient is delighted with their improved vision and functioning.