Talamo Laser Eye Consultants
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Cataract patients now have the option to have their vision corrected to allow them to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery!
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Dr. Jonathan H. Talamo's clinical team includes Dr. Kathryn M. Hatch, Dr. Karen L. Zar and a group of experienced, talented, caring office and operating room personnel whose principal goal is to make your visit with us as informative, pleasant and as stress-free as possible.
WHAT IS CATARACT?
Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss in adults 55 and over. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eyes.This lens, located behind the iris, works just like the lens of a camera--focusing light images on the retina, which sends images to the brain. The human lens can become so clouded it prevents light and images from reaching the retina. A cataract can be the reason sharp objects become blurred, bright colors become dull, or seeing at night is more difficult. It may also be why reading glasses or bifocals that used to help you no longer seems to be effective. Vision with cataracts has been described as seeing life through old, cloudy film. But a cataract is not a "film" over the eye, and neither diet nor lasers will make it go away. Nor can it be prevented.Eye injury, certain diseases, or even some medcations can cause clouding, but the majority of cataracts are simply a result of the natural aging process.The best way to treat a cataract is with surgery that removes the old, clouded lens and replaces it with a new, artificial one to restore your vision and, in many ways, significantly improve your quality of life.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TREAT CATARACTS?
Many people believe cataracts have to be "ripe" before they can be removed. This is no longer true. Today, cataract surgery is a routine procedure that can be performed as soon as your vision interferes with the quality of your life
WHAT HAPPENS IF CATARACTS GO UNTREATED?
Over time, the clouded areas of your lens can become larger and denser, causing your sight to become worse. This could take anywhere from a few months to many years. Eventually, your entire lens can cloud over and cause blindness.
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH LENS IMPLANT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
No single lens works best for everyone, and only your ophthalmologist can determine the most appropriate option for you.Overall, patients who choose the multifocal over the monofocal intraocular lens have expressed greater satisfaction with the increase quality of living.
CAN CATARACTS COME BACK?
Once a cataracts has been removed it cannot return. However, over time, patients may conplain that their vision has once again become cloudy. This condition is known as a secondary cataract. It can be easily and rapidly treated by a simple laser procedure performed in the office.
WHO PERFORMS CATARACT SURGERY?
Only ophthalmologists who have had special training in eye surgery can perform cataract surgery.
HOW SUCCESSFUL IS CATARACT SURGERY?
Cataract surgery has an overall success rate of 98% or greater. Continuous innovations in techniques and instruments have made the procedure safer than ever.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CATARACTS AND CATARACT SURGERY IS AVAILABLE IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
www.cataractsurgery.com www.allaboutvision.com/ www.alcon.com