Cataract

What Is A Cataract

​​​​​​​What Is A Cataract

There are approximately 20 types of cataracts, based on the location of the opacity within the lens or the color of the opacity.  There are anterior cortical, posterior cortical, anterior subcapsular, posterior subcapsular,

Cataract Surgery

​​​​​​​Cataract Surgery

A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye. Presently, there is no way to eliminate a cataract other than surgically removing it. Cataracts are most commonly found in people aged sixty and over. They are usually a result of the natural aging process of the eye.

Laser assisted cataract surgery

​​​​​​​Laser assisted cataract surgery

Laser cataract surgery, using the precision of the femtosecond laser, uses state-of-the-art technology to improve the safety and visual outcomes of cataract surgery.

Limbal Relaxing Incisions

​​​​​​​Limbal Relaxing Incisions

The outer layer of the eye can be divided into three areas: the cornea, the sclera, and the limbus. The cornea is the clear part, or the window, that covers the iris and the pupil. The sclera is the white part of the eye. The limbus is the thin area that connects the cornea and the sclera.

What is Astigmatism

​​​​​​​What is Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common vision condition that affects the shape of the eye’s cornea or the lens inside the eye. In a normal eye, the cornea and lens have a smooth, evenly curved surface, similar to a basketball.

Alcon Panoptix Pro Trifocal Intraocular lens

​​​​​​​Alcon Panoptix Pro Trifocal Intraocular lens

The Alcon PanOptix IOL (Intraocular Lens) is a type of artificial lens that is surgically implanted into the eye to replace the natural lens. It is specifically designed to provide improved vision at various distances, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery.

Alcon Vivity Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOL

​​​​​​​Alcon Vivity Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOL

The Alcon Vivity IOL is typically implanted during cataract surgery, a common procedure to replace the cloudy natural lens of the eye with a clear artificial lens. The choice to use the Vivity IOL will depend on the patient’s individual needs, lifestyle, and the recommendations of their eye care professional.

Alcon Toric Intraocular Lens

​​​​​​​Alcon Toric Intraocular Lens

Alcon Toric IOL (Intraocular Lens) refers to a specific type of artificial lens manufactured by Alcon, a leading ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical device company. Toric IOLs are specifically designed to address astigmatism, a common refractive error that affects the shape of the cornea,

After Cataract

​​​​​​​After Cataract

During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens inside the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens implant. The cataract is surrounded by a clear Saran Wrap-like material. During cataract surgery, the front of this material is removed and the intraocular lens implant is placed.