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Tips for Choosing the Right Artificial Lens for Post-Cataract Surgery

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Age is the most common causal factor for cataract development. A patient will experience double vision, foggy and blurry vision, changes in how they see color, poor night vision, and sensitivity to bright light.
 
Cataract surgery helps to replace clouded eye lenses with artificial intraocular lens implants (IOLS). After surgery, you may still need to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses.
 
There are different artificial lenses to minimize dependence on eyeglasses after cataract surgery. These lenses are designed with varied focusing powers. Therefore, you need to find the best lenses for your unique condition.
 
Some of the considerations to look at include the following:

  • The type of vision suited to your needs
  • The activities you involve yourself with every day
  • How often you wear your glasses
  • Pre-existing eye-related disorders. If you suffer from other eye diseases, the surgeon will need to examine you further to determine the best lens for your treatment.

Here are tips for finding the right artificial lens for post-cataract surgery.
 
Choosing Monofocal IOLs
 
Monofocal IOLs are meant for either distant or near vision. If you choose monofocal lenses, you may require glasses to see objects for certain working distances. 
 
Choosing Multifocal IOLs
 
These lenses offer correction for both distant and near visions. They work better when placed in both eyes and can be designed with different focusing abilities. Choosing this option will restore both visions (near and distant), customized to your specific lifestyle.
 
Choosing Toric IOLs
 
Toric IOLs are implanted in your eyes to correct blurred vision and astigmatism.  They correct refractive errors in the eyes, resulting in excellent, sharp vision. They only allow one type of vision – either reading or distance.
 
If you’ve agreed to undergo cataract surgery, you’ll need to discuss the benefits of your preferred lens with your ophthalmologist. This will help you decide on the best IOLs for your lifestyle, daily activities, and other needs. The outcomes will depend on your personal preferences.
 
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The Eye Center Has Some of the Country’s Most Respected Lens Implant Surgeons

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South Carolina, December 5, 2022 – The Eye Center has been at the forefront of ensuring patients with eye complications receive full-service eye care, including Refractive surgery. The Center has board-certified ophthalmologists with vast skills and experience in eye care. They are specialized in the areas of glaucoma surgery, corneal transplant, thin flap Lasik, cataract surgery, PRELEX, and AST.
 
“At The Eye Center, we strive to provide superior quality care to our patients,” said Dr. Clay. “All of our staff members are dedicated to ensuring high service standards with compassion. We have invested in high-quality sterile techniques, state-of-the-art equipment, top-notch services, and safety measures to ensure satisfactory clinical outcomes for our patients.”
 
The Eye Center has top-of-the-line lens implant surgeons who understand the latest techniques of lens implants and other eye procedures. Their procedures are minimally invasive and painless. They take a shorter time, and most are outpatient procedures.
 
After lens implant, patients achieve vision improvement almost immediately. Their state-of-the-art facility is designed for eye surgery. The revolutionary technology used by the ophthalmologists at The Eye Center helps to minimize or eliminate the need for patients using bifocals after their lens implant procedures. These implants are permanent and can benefit patients for life.
 
The lens implant surgeons at The Eye Center use Toric Lenses and Panoptix lenses to correct astigmatism in patients. These IOLs have been tested and approved by the FDA. For years, these options have produced excellent outcomes for patients.
 
Ophthalmologists use these advanced lenses during PRELEX or cataract surgery. All the patients who’ve undergone surgery have experienced quality vision up close and at a distance.  They can attest to the proportioned visual zones these techniques have benefitted them.
 
There’s no doubt that The Eye Center is a leading eye care institution in South Carolina. It has paved the way for patients to experience quality eye care with little to no complications.
 
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Understanding Laser Cataract Surgery

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Laser cataract surgery is a procedure that removes eye cataracts and then implants replacement lenses to enhance a patient’s vision. Instead of a blade, a laser is used to break up cataracts and remove them.
 
Laser cataract surgery utilizes a computer-guided laser to ensure accurate incisions. The imaging system used offers a 3D view of the eye to accurately guide the surgeon on the incision location.
 
Cataracts form cloudy spots on the eye lenses as you age. These spots can impair your vision or cause blindness if not treated early. Cataract surgery is recommended to eliminate the cloudy vision caused by cataracts.
 
Laser cataract surgery is the most advanced method that yields accurate results. During the operation, a circular cut is made in the eye lens. The laser is then used to crumble the cataracts into small pieces and remove them using an ultrasound machine.
 
This safe procedure reduces the overall downtime while ensuring minimal swelling and fast recovery. It can also help to correct astigmatism in patients whose vision is distorted. The surgery takes about 30 minutes. Surgery is often performed one eye at a time. The eyes are dilated with medication to make 3D mapping easier.
 
Most people who undergo laser cataract surgery leave the surgery center soon after the procedure. Patients may experience blurry vision for a few days following the surgical procedure, but others will see clearly immediately after laser cataract surgery. Resting to help with recovering after the surgery is recommended.
 
Laser cataract surgery may have side effects, including:Slight swelling within the eye

  • Pain
  • Itching
  • Eye redness
  • Mild discomfort, etc.

The cost of this procedure varies by state. Most Insurance will help to cover the cost. It is recommended to schedule a consultation and discuss options with your eye doctor.
 
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Is a Goniotomy Effective in Treating Glaucoma?

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Goniotomy is a surgical procedure that uses goniolens to view the front structures of the eye and make precise openings in the trabecular meshwork to allow fluid to flow out and reduce pressure in the eye.

Goniotomy treats different forms of glaucoma. The procedure is performed on patients with open-angle glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, Aniridia (a condition that occurs in children born without a visible iris), juvenile open-angle glaucoma, and uveitic glaucoma.

This procedure can be performed on anyone, regardless of their age. You can undergo goniotomy together with cataract surgery or as a standalone operation. It helps to prevent blindness.

Kahook Goniotomy is the latest technology for treating glaucoma. The Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) is used during cataract surgery to treat glaucoma. It removes the diseased tissue that blocks fluid from draining out of the eye.

Goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade is a quick and painless procedure with reduced risks of infections or leaks. Recovery is also quick. The procedure has been administered to eye patients for many decades with minimal risks and enhanced quality of life.

During the operation, doctors perform targeted precisions to release intraocular pressure from the eye. The blade is designed to ensure targeted incisions with effective outcomes.

It has:

  • A long, narrow shaft that allows access to the anterior eye chamber
  • Surgical grade steel with a sharp tip to ensure painless incisions
  • Dual blades that perform simultaneous incisions to the diseased tissue
  • A foot plate that provides smooth motion while preventing damage to the tissue in the anterior canal wall
  • Uses Ramp technology to lift and stretch the eye tissue to ensure the device is positioned accurately

Glaucoma can damage your vision permanently if it is not treated on time. Procedures like Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy can effectively minimize risks and improve a patient’s post-op recovery. This is an outpatient procedure that is painless and needs no sutures.

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What are the Various Treatment Options for Glaucoma?

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Glaucoma is a disease provoked by the buildup of intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eye. The buildup damages the eye’s optic nerve, leading to vision loss.

Glaucoma is chronic and doesn’t present symptoms. By the time you notice changes in your vision, the optic nerve may have already been damaged. The risk factors of glaucoma include:

  • Having a relative with the disease
  • Being 40 years and above
  • Having a history of eye trauma
  • Race (African American or Latino/Hispanic descent)
  • Having corneas that are thinner than normal
  • Your eye pressure is very high

There are varied types of glaucoma, but the most common type is open-angle glaucoma. Other types include low or normal-tension glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma.

Secondary glaucoma can result from medical complications, advanced cataracts, eye surgery complications, eye tumors, eye injuries, or eye inflammation (uveitis).

Pigmentary glaucoma is caused by slow fluid drainage resulting from the meshwork’s blockage due to the iris’s flake-off. The severe form of glaucoma known as neovascular glaucoma develops from diabetes.

Glaucoma has no cure, but its progression can be stopped when closely monitored. Detecting and treating the disease early can help lower the IOP and prevent vision loss.

Here are three treatment options for glaucoma:

  • iStent treatment uses stents to create access to vessel flows. This lowers the pressure in the eye. It opens clogged blood vessels by permanently opening the blockage to improve the natural outflow of the eye.
  • Kahook Dual Blade® (KDB): uses precise incisions to release intraocular pressure and treat glaucoma using a high-tech blade and may performed during cataract surgery when needed.
  • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): SLT is a laser treatment that helps the eye to drain fluid and minimize the IOP. It is a painless procedure with high rates of success.

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Posterior Capsular Haze procedure at The Eye Center in Columbia

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South Carolina, October 5, 2022 – The Eye Center has earned its name as one of the best eye care providers in South Carolina. It boasts of the latest technology surgical procedures conducted by renowned ophthalmologists in the country. One of these technologically enhanced surgeries is the posterior capsular haze procedure, which permanently removes cloudy vision from patient’s eyes after cataract surgery. This procedure has been performed on many patients with very desirable outcomes.
 
“We use YAG laser to treat post-capsular haze,” explained Dr. Clary. “During YAG Capsulotomy, the patient’s eye is mildly dilated to allow the YAG laser to create a clear opening behind the capsular bag for the patient to look through. We’ve managed to permanently restore clear vision for many of our patients using this innovative procedure.”
 
When performing cataract surgery, the surgeon opens the front part of the protective barrier protecting the back of the eye. They use it to remove the lens and replace it with an intraocular lens implant.
 
The Eye Center performs YAG Capsulotomy in minutes. It is a quick and less painful surgical procedure with no restrictions. The Eye Center’s ophthalmologists are highly trained and experienced to ensure successful surgical outcomes. For years, they’ve been able to restore patients’ vision permanently through this procedure.
 
Every patient is treated with compassion in a warm and welcoming environment. The Eye Center keeps up with the latest technological advancements to ensure high levels of patient outcomes. After surgery, patients will return for a follow-up checkup in two weeks to monitor the progress of the procedure.
 
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Advances in Intraocular Lenses for Cataract Surgery

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Cataracts are the number one causal factor for visual impairment. It clouds the eye’s lens, causing visual problems. Over 90% of people aged 65 and older are diagnosed with cataracts, with half of those between ages 75 and 85 losing some of their vision due to cataracts.
 
The only treatment for cataracts is surgery. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure performed to take out the clouded lenses, which are then replaced with intraocular lenses (IOL).
 
Cataract surgery is recommended when you start experiencing glare or dimmed vision. The standard intraocular lenses used are monofocal lenses that only focus light on one point. Intraocular lenses are devices implanted in the eye after undergoing cataract surgery. Even with the IOLs, you’ll may still need glasses in order to have a full-range vision.  This has been the standard treatment until the recent breakthroughs in intraocular technology.
 
These include:
 
Presbyopia-Correcting Lenses
 
Presbyopia is a condition where your eye lenses stiffen, losing the ability to redirect focus when looking at objects near you. You need to use bifocals to view near objects. It occurs naturally as you age, starting when you’re in your mid-40s to 50s,
 
New Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses (ATIOL) are now available with full-range vision capabilities. These implants can correct presbyopia and give you a full range of vision after your cataract operation.
 
They include the Tecnis Symfony, Vivity, and Alcon PanOptix ATIOLs. Unlike the basic IOLs, which only have a single distant focal point, these new ATIOLs are designed to provide continuous vision range from near to distance.
 
You’ll experience full range vision usually without dependence on glasses. The ATIOLs allow you to carry out your daily tasks normally.
 
Toric Lenses
 
Toric implants are ATIOLs used to correct astigmatism. Astigmatism is when your cornea is not spherical but appears to have two distinct curvatures, just like a spoon.
 
This makes your vision blurred. It can be corrected with Laser-assisted cataract surgery. If the astigmatism is advanced and significant, Toric implants can be used to correct it.
 
Toric implants contain optics that correct astigmatism. They come in two categories, Basic (astigmatism-correcting) Toric and Multifocal (presbyopia-correcting) Toric.
 
The Basic Toric corrects distance vision, while the Multifocal Toric implants correct near and intermediate visions. The Symfony and PanOptix presbyopia-correcting ATIOLs have options for Toric lenses.
 
These technological advances in intraocular lenses have helped many cataract patients to see clearly at all distances while reducing dependence on glasses. The lenses are approved by the FDA.
 
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Diabetic Retinopathy: What are the Risks?

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Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication of the eyes. It’s caused by elevated blood sugar levels, which damage the blood vessels connected to the light-sensitive tissues of the retina.
 
The retina forms the light-sensitive layer found at the back of your eye. It is responsible for turning light into electrical signals, which in turn reach the brain and form the images you often see.
 
Without constant blood supply from the blood vessels, you’ll experience complications in your sight. High blood sugar level damages blood vessels in different stages, including:
 

  • Background retinopathy -Where tiny bulges form in your blood vessels and cause bleeding. This may not affect your eyesight.
  • Pre-proliferative retinopathy – Severe and causes significant bleeding of the blood vessels into your eye.
  • Proliferative retinopathy – When new blood vessels and scar tissue become very weak and bleed, developing on your retina and causing vision loss.

 
Diabetic retinopathy, if not diagnosed and treated early, can lead to blindness. However, it can take years for the disease to threaten your sight.
 
You’re at a higher risk of diabetic retinopathy if you:
 

  • Have suffered from diabetes for many years. If you’ve had type 1 or 2 diabetes for more than ten years, you’ll likely to develop diabetic retinopathy.
  • Have persistent high sugar levels. Elevated glycated hemoglobin levels can increase your risk of developing this disease.
  • Are a smoker. Smoking causes blood vessel disorders.
  • Have high blood pressure. This condition causes hypertensive retinopathy. Combined with raised blood sugar levels, high blood pressure increases your diabetic retinopathy risk.
  • Have gestational diabetes. If you are pregnant with gestational diabetes, your risk for diabetic retinopathy is high.
  • Other conditions include high cholesterol levels.

 
To reduce the risk for diabetic retinopathy, you have to:
 

  • Control your cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels
  • Go for diabetic eye screening
  • Have your diabetic retinopathy treated early
  • Take your diabetes medication
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, keep your weight in check by exercising
  • Quit smoking

 Screening is crucial because diabetic retinopathy doesn’t show symptoms in its early stages. It’s better to detect this condition early and prevent vision loss.

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What is the Recommended Age for LASIK Eye Surgery?

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People can experience impaired eyesight at any age, but when is it right to undergo LASIK eye surgery?
 
The American Academy of Ophthalmology observed that over 90% of people who have LASIK vision correction surgery could see without contact lenses or glasses.
 
However, you are required to meet a few qualifications before being considered for LASIK. These include being in good health and having a record of a stable prescription for your eyes for a year. Specialists also prefer that you be free of eye diseases when considering LASIK.
 
But the big question remains: What are the age qualifications for this operation?
 
According to the FDA, LASIK surgery can be performed on patients who are 18 years and above. At 18 years, your eyes are deemed ocularly mature. That’s why it’s necessary to evaluate your eyes before conducting LASIK.
 
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends having LASIK at 21 years and above. This is when your major eye changes are complete. Most LASIK eye specialists prefer performing surgery on patients in their mid-twenties up to their forties. By this age, their prescription is already stabilized.
 
Presbyopia starts developing in the forties, making it difficult to see objects up close. Even if you undergo refractive surgery, you may still need glasses. A monovision treatment may be needed before considering LASIK.
 
Considerations for this age include being in good health, being a non-smoker, and having no history of glaucoma, diabetes, or corneal disorders.
 
During your fifties, you may already show signs of advanced presbyopia. With monovision, the vision in your dominant eye is corrected for distance vision, while your other eye is intentionally left somewhat nearsighted to allow you to see close objects. Both eyes still work together, allowing you to see clearly at any distance.
 
There’s no age limit for LASIK, though. But older patients need to double-check if their eye problems are caused by cataracts or other diseases. If you have cataracts, you’ll have to undergo surgical treatment first.
 
Overall, your stability, measurements, and medical and ocular history determine your eligibility for LASIK surgery. Discuss your health condition, risks, and benefits with your eye doctor to determine the best procedure for your eyes.

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LASIK eye surgery with state-of-the-art procedures at The Eye Center in Columbia

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South Carolina, September 5, 2022 – The Eye Center is renowned for top-notch refractive practice in South Carolina and surrounding regions. The center provides high-standard medical care to eye patients. Its ophthalmologists are skilled and experienced, offering unmatched levels of care to patients. Its full-service eye care services include AST, Thin Flap Lasik, Corneal Transplant, Glaucoma Surgery, Cataract Surgery, and PRELEX.
 
“At the Eye Center, we are committed to delivering state-of-the-art LASIK procedures with excellent results,” said Dr. Clary. “We perform LASIK and PRK with the Visx STAR S4 Excimer Laser using the latest techniques available. Our LASIK visual correction procedures are efficient and comfortable. We have specialists who prepare patients well before their operation to ensure they feel comfortable and ready.”
 
The Eye Center works to achieve patient satisfaction during and after LASIK eye surgery. Its ophthalmologists are specialized in various areas of vision correction. They will advise you on the best laser procedure for your eye condition. While performing LASIK, they’ll conserve eye tissue and minimize thermal effects on your cornea.
 
LASIK treatment at the center is precise and takes a very short time. The cutting-edge equipment and ergonomics help eye surgeons maximize their practice efficiency and deliver desired results.
 
The center understands that every patient’s condition is unique. Patients undergo thorough examinations to determine the right treatment for them. The doctors take time to discuss all treatment options with patients to help them understand the benefits and risks.
 
Patients looking for an eye center with the most advanced LASIK treatments should not look further than The Eye Center. This eye care center keeps up with the most recent LASIK technologies designed with unique visual characteristics for each eye. With these revolutionary technologies, surgeons have been able to treat cornea imperfections with many patients achieving 20/20 vision with minimal risks.
 
The Eye Center focuses on quality eye care. Its dedicated personnel treats patients compassionately while offering high levels of sterile techniques, high-end services, stringent safety measures, and top-of-the-line equipment.
 
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