If you have astigmatism and you’re heading into cataract surgery, you’re probably wondering whether the surgery will take care of both problems at once. The short answer: it can — but only if the right lens is chosen. Standard cataract surgery replaces your cloudy lens with a new one, but it does not automatically…
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If you’ve been told you need cataract surgery, you’ve probably already started asking the big question: how much is this going to cost me? And if your surgeon has mentioned a premium lens upgrade, that question gets even more complicated. Here’s the honest answer: the cost of a multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) depends on several…
Clear Vision Ahead: When to Consider Cataract Surgery in Louisville Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, particularly in older adults, affecting millions of people each year. If left untreated, they can make everyday tasks like reading, driving, and recognizing faces increasingly difficult. Fortunately, cataract surgery in Louisville offers a safe…
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….It’s one of the safest medical procedures, with 98-99% success rate. It’s a 10-15 minute procedure that gives you back your bright, clear, colorful vision. Call it your ‘joie’ de vivre’. Cataract surgery brings the vision and lifestyle back whether it’s golf, crafts, hunting, sports or sewing. Now, with the laser assisted cataract surgery you…
Vision correction after Cataract Surgery is typically achieved through the implantation of a permanent artificial intraocular lens. The implanted lens replaces the clouded lens which is known as a cataract. In most cases, those patients who have the traditional or monofocal type lens implanted will likely need glasses for reading or close up work….
Some patients may not be good candidates for Laser Vision Correction to reduce their need for glasses and contact lenses. It could be that the cornea isn’t the correct shape or thickness or the attempted correction is too great to do with laser on the cornea. Some people have early cataracts in the 50’s and…
It is time to consider surgery for cataracts when your daily visual needs require it. Your decision should be based on whether or not you can see to do your job, drive safely and engage in such activities as reading and watching TV in comfort. Can you see well enough to perform daily tasks such…
How the CATALYS® Laser System Enhances Cataract Treatment Every eye has a unique size and shape. The CATALYS® Laser System’s advanced 3D imaging technology builds a3D map of each eye and tailors the treatment to that map. This enables Koby Karp Doctors Eye Institute surgeons to create a customized treatment plan that matches the…
