Cataract Surgery Phoenix Scottsdale Arizona (AZ)


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Vision Correction
> LASIK
> Implantable Contact Lens
> Farsighted or Over 40
> Allegretto Wave Laser
> Intralase

Cataract Surgery
> Specialty IOLs
> ReZoom
> ReStor
> Crystalens

Eye Disease
> Glaucoma
> Macular Degeneration
> Diabetic Retinopathy

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Conventional Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery has dramatically evolved over the years. Today, a process known as phacoemulsification allows cataracts to be removed through tiny, self-sealing incisions that typically do not require any stitches. Microsurgical instruments are used to gently dissolve and remove the cloudy lens. Once the lens is removed, a small foldable intraocular lens is inserted and unfolds to replace the cataract. These highly advanced lenses are known as IOLs or Intraocular Lenses, and can be either conventional or specialty lenses.

For the past 30 years, doctors have treated cataracts by replacing them with what is called a conventional IOL, which allows you to focus clearly at one distance only. Typically, patients would choose to have the doctor aim for the best distance vision with the understanding that glasses would still be needed for close work, and perhaps even for ideal distance vision.

Advanced Cataract Surgery with Specialty Lenses

In recent years, however, IOLs have undergone tremendous advances. While your choice was previously limited to selecting an IOL for either distance OR near vision, and using eye glasses for everything else; specialty lenses can now provide good distance AND near vision. In fact, our goal when using one of these specialty IOL lenses is to provide you with a full range of vision, thus minimizing your dependence on glasses, including reading glasses or bifocals.

These lenses are not for everyone and some additional testing will need to be completed to determine if you are a good candidate for these specialty lenses. The majority of patients who have chosen specialty IOLs are absolutely amazed with the results and would recommend the procedure to their friends and family who have cataracts.

For patients with astigmatism who are having cataract surgery, you now have an additional option; an IOL that makes it possible to treat the cataract and correct your astigmatism at the same time. These IOLs are called Toric IOLs. Your doctor will recommend the option that is best for you.

If you want to learn more about the life changing procedures involved in modern cataract surgery, we will be happy to answer all your questions. Although most insurance companies cover the cost for removal of your cataract, NO insurance company will pay the upgrade amount that is charged for the specialty IOL or Toric IOL. If you are interested in a specialty or Toric lens, please understand that you will pay an additional fee per eye.