How Does Laser Cataract Surgery Differ from Traditional Cataract Surgery?
Are you considering cataract surgery to remove cataracts and restore your vision? Do you want to enjoy a safer, more precise procedure with advanced surgical technology?
Laser cataract surgery could be right for you. Eye doctors are calling this procedure “the next evolution in cataract surgery”, modernizing cataract treatment with state-of-the-art technology.
Keep reading to learn more about how laser cataract surgery differs from traditional cataract surgery.
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts are a common eye condition where the proteins in the natural lens break down and form clumps that impact your vision. Signs of cataracts may include:
- Cloudy, blurry vision
- Poor night vision
- Light sensitivity
- Needing frequent prescription changes
- Duller, faded vision
- Halos and glares
Your eye doctor at Berg Feinfield Vision Correction can diagnose cataracts during a comprehensive eye exam. Based on how far they have progressed, they may recommend frequent monitoring, a higher prescription, or scheduling cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery is the only way to restore your vision from cataracts and prevent them from returning in the future. During the procedure, your cataract surgeon will make a small incision in your cornea to access the natural lens of the eye.
Then, they will use ultrasound waves to break up the cataract-affected lens and suction it out. The natural lens will be replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL), which cannot develop cataracts and restores clear vision.
What is Laser Cataract Surgery?
Rather than using traditional surgical tools, your surgeon at Berg Feinfield Vision Correction may recommend advanced laser cataract surgery using the state-of-the-art LensSx femtosecond laser. This improves precision, accuracy, and safety at every step of the procedure, ensuring the best possible outcome for your eyes.
During the procedure, your cataract surgeon will use an OCT device to produce images of your natural lens. This data is programmed into the laser, automating the precise location, size, and depth of the incisions needed.
This image-guided procedure optimizes the surgical process and applies the latest in cataract surgery technology to enhance your results.
Advanced Cataract Surgery Technology at Berg Feinfield Vision Correction
Along with laser cataract surgery, Berg Feinfield Vision Correction is proud to provide patients with even better outcomes using the ORA WaveTec Optiwave Refractive Analyzer. Measuring the eye’s focusing power during the procedure helps guide IOL implant selection and positioning.
This system helps your surgeon be more precise and accurate when selecting the lens power for all types of lens implants. It’s also especially beneficial for patients with astigmatism who choose toric lenses for cataract surgery, and can assist in the creation of precise limbal relaxing incisions (LRI).
What Will My Vision Be Like After Laser Cataract Surgery?
After cataract surgery, patients typically notice visual improvements within the first few days. Your eye will continue to heal over time, with full recovery taking several weeks to months.
During this time, your vision will keep improving, and you can start enjoying clear, cataract-free eyesight! However, your specific visual outcome will largely depend on the IOL you choose.
Berg Feinfield Vision Correction offers a wide variety of IOLs to suit different vision needs, lifestyles, and budgets, including:
Monofocal
Monofocal IOLs are the standard lenses used in cataract surgery that correct vision at one distance. They are great for patients on a budget as they are typically covered by insurance and Medicare, but they often need to use glasses or contacts to achieve a full range of vision.
Multifocal
Multifocal IOLs like the ReSTOR, Tecnis Symfony, and PanOptix trifocal are excellent choices for patients who have a wide variety of hobbies who want crystal-clear vision at multiple distances, whether they’re knitting, gardening, or playing pickleball.
Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF)
The Vivity IOL is an extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens that provides patients with a wider range of continuous vision. It provides exceptional intermediate clarity, making it a good option for patients who spend a lot of time doing activities like working on the computer.
Accommodating
The Crystalens is an accommodating lens that moves with the natural muscles of your eye to focus at different distances.
Toric
Toric lenses are IOLs made specifically for patients with astigmatism and come in monofocal, multifocal, and EDOF varieties.
Do you want to learn more about restoring your vision with laser cataract surgery? Schedule an appointment at Berg Feinfield Vision Correction in Burbank, CA, today!
