Cataract
Surgery |
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 A
cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. A
normal lens is clear and lets light pass to the back
of the eye. Cataracts block some of that light and
as they develop, it becomes increasingly difficult
for the person to see. Cataracts are a normal part
of aging. Cataracts can be cleared up with surgery.
Many
people with cataracts may experience symptoms such
as:
- Cloudy,
fuzzy, foggy vision
- Difficulty
in seeing to drive, especially at night
- Trouble
seeing to do close work
- Double
vision
- Poor
vision in bright light
- Seeing
halos around lights
- Frequent
changes and a stronger glasses prescription
Most
people do not need to stay overnight in a hospital
to have cataract surgery. You may go to an
outpatient center or hospital, have your cataract
removed, and leave when the doctor says you are fit
to leave. However, you will need a friend or family
member to take you home. You also will need someone
to stay with you for at least a day to help you
follow your doctor's instructions. It usually
takes a few months for the eye to heal from cataract
surgery.
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Glaucoma
Surgery
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 Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and visual
impairment in the United States. A simple
painless eye exam can detect the disease. With early
detection and treatment, glaucoma can usually be
controlled and blindness prevented.
Glaucoma
can affect anyone from newborn infants to the
elderly. It has been estimated that up to 3
million Americans have glaucoma. At least half
of those people do not know they have it because
glaucoma usually has no symptoms. People who are at
a greater risk for glaucoma usually have the
following conditions:
- At
least 45 years old without regular eye exams
- A
family history of Glaucoma
- Abnormally
high eye pressure
- African
descent
- Nearsightedness
- Diabetes
- Previous
eye injury
- Regular,
long-term use of cortisone/steroid
products
To
detect glaucoma, your physician will test your
visual acuity, visual field, dilate your pupils and
test the pressure in your eye. Regular and
complete eye exams help to monitor the changes in
your eyesight and will help to determine whether you
may develop glaucoma.
Treatment
to control glaucoma include medications in the form
of either eye drops or pills, laser surgery and
conventional surgery.
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Corneal
Transplants
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The
cornea is the clear front of the eye that covers the
colored iris and the round pupil. Light is
focused while passing through the cornea so we can
see. To stay clear the cornea must be healthy.
If
the cornea is damaged it may become swollen or
scarred. In either case, its smoothness and clarity
may be lost. The scars, swelling or an irregular
shape cause the cornea to scatter or distort light,
resulting in glare or blurred vision.
A
corneal transplant may be necessary under the
following conditions:
- Corneal
failure after other eye surgery, such as
cataract surgery
- Scarring
after infections or injury
- Hereditary
corneal failure, such as Fuchs' dystrophy
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Macular
Degeneration
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Macular
degeneration is the physical disturbance of the
center of the retina known as the macula. The
macula is the part of the retina which enables
acute and detailed vision. The macula is used for
reading, driving, recognizing faces, and watching
television. Macular degeneration is the
leading cause of legal blindness in people over
age 55. Surgery to remove the scar produced
by macular degeneration has been successful in
younger patients, but less successful in older
patients.
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