First, consider your lifestyle and the new treatment options that are available. After your cataract surgery at our on-site Eye Surgical Center, would you prefer glasses for close, far, or computer vision? Or would you rather reduce or eliminate your need for glasses after cataract surgery?
Today, advanced technology solutions, such as ReZoom, crystalens® and ReSTOR® advanced technology lenses, provide the potential to rejuvenate vision and eliminate the need to wear reading glasses, providing a more independent quality of life.
What is a Cataract?
People commonly misunderstand a cataract to be a “skin” on the eye that must be “peeled off.” A cataract is not a growth, but a normally clear lens inside the eye that has turned cloudy. Cataracts interfere with vision by scattering light as it passes through the eye to the retina. This light dispersal causes blurred images, loss of contrast, glare, or starburst.
Causes of Cataracts
Cataracts are usually a normal part of the aging process. Approximately 21 million American adults have cataracts. They typically develop by the time a person reaches his or her 60s or 70s, although they can occur at younger ages or may exist at birth. Other cataract causes can include eye trauma, inflammation in the eye, or diabetes. Cataracts usually develop in both eyes, but they may develop at different rates.
Cataract surgery may be needed if you have trouble reading, enjoying hobbies, reading street signs, or driving because of blurred vision or glare from headlights.
Cataract surgery options
 Traditional Cataract Surgery
Advanced Technology Cataract Surgery
How Cataracts are Diagnosed
Cataracts are diagnosed during a comprehensive eye examination, which you can easily schedule an appointment for at the Gerstein Eye Institute. Many factors are considered when making the decision to perform cataract surgery. These factors include:
Medical History - It is important for Dr. Gerstein to determine your eye symptoms and how they encumber your everyday life.
Eye Tests - A variety of eye charts and tests are used during an eye examination to determine your vision.
Eye Inspection - We will examine the front structures of the eye, including the clarity of the cornea and lens, using a variety of ophthalmologic instruments to determine if cataracts are obscuring your vision and not another disease.
Discussion - If cataracts are present, we recommend that you thoroughly discuss the benefits, risks, and alternative treatment options with Dr. Gerstein before you make a decision. You may also want to discuss Advanced Technology Cataract treatment.
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