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December 04, 2024
Treatment for cataracts typically involves surgery. Surgery can help stop vision loss from progressing and even reduce the need for glasses. If you want to learn more about the surgery options available for cataract treatment, OOMC can help.
Ultrasound cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that takes about fifteen minutes. Using an ultrasound device, the cataract is broken up via phacoemulsification.
Your eye surgeon will remove the broken-up cloudy lens. After the old lens is removed, a new lens implant is inserted during surgery.
Laser cataract surgery, also known as Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS), uses a blade-free Femtosecond laser to treat cataracts and astigmatism with precision. This surgical option is considered low-risk and newer than traditional ultrasound cataract surgery.
Laser cataract surgery often has a quicker recovery time, making it a surgical option that is easier for many people.
The right cataract surgical option for you may depend on the type of cataracts you have and the type of intraocular (IOL) lens that meets your needs. An IOL is always implanted during a cataract surgery to replace the lens that’s removed. This biocompatible, synthetic lens helps you see better without, or minimizing, the need for glasses or contacts.
IOLs are customized to a patient’s needs and come in a variety of types, such as:
There are two types of monofocal lenses:
Fixed-focus monofocal lenses help you see far away. You will likely need reading glasses to read books or use your smartphone.
Accommodating-focus monofocal lenses respond to your eye’s muscle movements to help you see close or far away. Accommodating-focus lenses are not generally covered by insurance.
Multifocal lenses have corrective areas built into them, similar to the way that bifocal or trifocal glasses function. Through these lenses, you can switch between near and far objects and get correction for immediate vision.
Multifocal lessons often reduce the need for everyday glasses, although they are not usually covered by insurance.
EDOF lenses have only one corrective section stretched across the lens into one focus point. This stretched section allows you to see intermediate and far distances clearly.
You may still need glasses to see objects close to you, including books or smartphones.
Toric IOLS, also known as astigmatism correction lenses, can help correct your vision if you have an astigmatism. These lenses are available in different strengths, so you get the right option for your astigmatism.
Toric IOLs can be used with monofocal, multifocal, and EDOF lenses.
If you have cataracts and wish to explore treatment options, talk with an eye surgeon at your nearest OOMC location. Our eye specialists can recommend the right cataract surgery option and implantable lens for you based on your eye health and cataract progression. Contact OOMC to schedule an appointment today.
