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Cataracts occur
as part of the normal aging process. Studies show that virtually
everyone over age 65 has some cataract formation in their eyes!
Cataracts can severely reduce your vision. At one time, cataracts
were a leading cause of blindness in the world. But today, fortunately
they can be treated. Modern surgical techniques, and intraocular
lens implantation make cataract
surgery safe, fast and effective. A cataract occurs when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy. As the cataract develops, the cloudiness no longer allows the lens to properly focus light on the back of the eye. This unfocused light causes the vision to look blurry or hazy. Development of cataracts has been associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation. They are particularly prevalent in persons who spend a lot of time in the sun, such as fisherman. There is nothing you can do to prevent the formation of cataracts. Treatment is indicated when decreased vision affects your everyday activities or hobbies. To determine how much your vision is decreased, your doctor should test you with a new test called contrast sensitivity. This test determines how much your everyday vision has been affected by the cataract. Cataract surgery, in which the normal cloudy lens is removed, is now a very successful procedure. The most widely used technique is called phacoemulsification. A very small incision is made and a tiny ultrasonic probe is used to break up the cataract and gently suction it away. A clear membrane is left in your eye where an intraocular lens (IOL) is placed . This IOL is necessary to replace the focusing power of the natural lens, which was removed. With insertion of an IOL, there is little need for thick cataract glasses and contact lenses that were used years ago. Small incision surgery has several benefits. The procedure is very quick, sometimes taking less than 20 minutes. Also, recovery time is short. Patients are able to eat a light snack and drink immediately after the surgery. The results of the surgery are almost immediate. Most people notice an improvement in their vision soon after surgery. Dr. John Wilding, ophthalmologist, and the doctors of Ohio Vision have had the revolutionary Aqualase® cataract system that uses “water” and “no-needle” since 2004. They have helped thousands of patients with cataracts, just like you, to see better. Ohio Vision has been the leader in the medical and surgical eye services for over 15 years. Their technology, techniques and personalized eye care are second to none. Just ask your neighbors. They work with all doctors and optometrists with referral or by self-referral without a doctor. Aqualase® liquefaction device is the key to an innovative new method of removing lens material. Using fluid micropulses, the Aqualase® hand piece emulsifies all but the hardest lenses in comparable time to traditional methods, which potentially reducing complications like incisional burns and capsular ruptures. Designed to gently delaminate and emulsify selected tissue with mechanical disruption of surrounding tissue, Aqualase® points the way to the future of lens extraction technology. And you’ll find it only on the Infiniti Vision System. |
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