A cataract is clouding of the natural lens within the eye, which may gradually affect vision to the point that it interferes with one’s quality of life. The cataracts can be removed through an outpatient surgery, at one of our Ambulatory Surgery Centers. The surgery is usually performed under local sedation (numbing drops on the eyeball) along with some intravenous sedation. Cataract surgery typically lasts only 10-20 minutes, and the patient returns home soon after the procedure. The majority of the cases are now performed with “no stitch” and “no patch.” An intraocular lens (IOL) is placed into the eye after the cataract is removed. The IOL is made of a plastic-like material, called acrylic or silicone. There are “standard” IOLs and “specialty” IOLs that correct for astigmatism (TORIC) or ones that allow you to see distance and near (Multifocal) thereby limiting your need for glasses. Specialty IOLs are not for everyone and insurance does not cover them. Each patient is different and our doctors are very meticulous in determining who is a good candidate for each of the lenses.
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