Advancements in Cataract Surgery Improve Vision

Cataract surgery has become an extremely common procedure in this country. More than 1.3 million Americans get cataract surgery each year. Recent advancements in cataract surgery technology have made the procedure more effective than ever.

Improvements in the lens implants have enabled ophthalmologists to provide their patients with better vision after the surgery than they had before the procedure.

Traditionally, cataract surgery was performed using a monofocal lens implant. This lens offered patients excellent vision at one distance. Generally, patients would experience improved distance vision but would still require glasses for reading.

In recent years, a multifocal lens has been used for many cataract surgeries. This newer lens enables patients to experience excellent vision for both near and far activities, eliminating the need for reading glasses.

Advancements in lens technology have also benefited astigmatism patients suffering from cataracts. These patients can now receive a Toric lens implant that corrects the astigmatism at the same time of the cataract surgery. Previously, an additional procedure was required to correct the astigmatism.

It is important to ask your ophthalmologist a lot of questions before having cataract surgery in order to make sure that you are receiving the right kind of lens implant for your condition. It is also important to make sure that your doctor has a great deal of experience working with these new types of lenses.

You can use the links at the bottom of this page to find a qualified ophthalmologist in your area.