Cataract Treatment

Cataract treatment with IOLs is a good opportunity to improve your vision and your quality of life.

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Are You Ready to See Better?

After you’ve consulted with your ophthalmologist about cataract surgery, you may be asked about the choice of lens.

Understand the available choices together with your ophthalmologist.

Preparation & Treatment Options

Cataracts Can Limit You, Choose a Lens That Can Enable You

Your Lifestyle can guide your choice of lens

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There are options when it comes to lens replacement. Some lenses may help you drive at night with confidence, while others may help you see the ball at a distance when playing cricket. Please consult your ophthalmologist about choice of lens based on your lifestyle.

Monofocal Lenses

Monofocal lenses provide excellent distance vision even in low light, like when you are driving at night.¹ With a monofocal, there may be a need for glasses for near vision activities. Ask your doctor about Monofocal Plus IOL.

Monofocal Plus

Monofocal Plus is a lens that provides high-quality distance vision but also provides enhanced intermediate vision and image contrast even in low light.¹ You may still need glasses to see objects that are close to you like your cell phone.²

If you have astigmatism, you may discuss use of Monofocal Plus TORIC in cataract surgery with your Doctor.

Advanced Lenses

Advanced lenses deliver near, intermediate, and distance vision to allow you to see clearly where you focus your vision most. It can also provide crisp, clear vision in all lighting conditions. In most cases, an advanced lens will reduce the need for glasses. Ask your doctor about advanced lenses Continuous-Range-of-Vision (CRV) IOL and Extended Depth of Focus IOL.

Continuous-Range-of-Vision (CRV) Lens

A person may achieve great near vision and reduce his or her dependence on glasses. The Continuous-Range-of-Vision (CRV) gives you the good near vision while helping you to see clearly across a wide range of vision .^3-4 It may even reduce your eyeglass wear⁵. With this lens implant, you will have the ability to see clearly whether you are reading a bedtime story in dim light or gardening in the sun.

You also have the opportunity to address your astigmatism as a part of cataract surgery with the Continuous-Range-of-Vision Toric (CRV) lens implant.

Extended Depth of Focus Lens

Vision at every distance, even in low light.⁶ Extended Depth of Focus Lens provides an extended range of continuous vision, which means you will have the ability to see from near to far away, day and night.^6,7 With this lens implant, you can see clearly whether you are having dinner with a friend or playing cricket and carrom on a sunny day.⁷

You can also address your astigmatism as a part of cataract surgery with the Extended Depth of Focus Lens TORIC lens implant.⁶

Laser Assisted vs. Manual Procedure

You have two important decisions to make when it comes to your cataract surgery: how your new lens is implanted and what type of lens is implanted.

For how the surgery is performed, your doctor can either access your cataract manually or with laser assisted surgery. Manual surgery is planned with measurements of your eye and incisions are made with a blade. Laser assisted surgery delivers a personalized, precise, and gentle approach in which a laser scans your eye to create a unique 3D blueprint and incisions are made with a laser.

Cataract surgery is usually quick (about 15 minutes) and typically done as an outpatient procedure. If you feel any discomfort or pain during cataract surgery, be sure to let your doctor know. You'll be given a local anesthetic in the form of drops to numb your eye, and will be fully awake the whole time.

Ask your doctor about Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) uses 3D imaging and automatic eye surface mapping to generate precise and accurate laser incisions.¹²

Treating Astigmatism

If you have astigmatism, you may discuss use of Toric lenses in cataract surgery with your Doctor.

Procedure

Cataract Surgery Procedure

During the procedure, you’ll be awake and will be administered local anesthetic eye drops so you’re comfortable during the procedure. Regardless of the type of cataract surgery, there are three simple steps:

1

Access your natural lens. During this step, your ophthalmologist makes a tiny incision in your cornea and capsule of your eye lens to access your natural lens. In manual surgery, your doctor makes this incision using a handheld device. In laser assisted surgery, this is performed using a pre-programmed laser which creates a precise opening in the cornea.

2

Removal of cataracts. During this step, your doctor will remove the cataract. In manual cataract surgery, your doctor prepares your clouded lens using a handheld tool and removes the cataract. In Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS), the laser gently softens your affected lens and precisely cuts it down into small pieces that are suctioned from your eye.

3

Lens replacement. In the last step, your new lens will be implanted into your eye to provide you with clear, cataract free vision. Your doctor inserts a soft, rolled up lens that gently and slowly opens.

The Day of Your Surgery

Cataract surgery may be performed in an outpatient surgery center or in a hospital. It's common for your ophthalmologist to ask you not to eat any solid food for at least 6 hours before the procedure. The surgery takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on the severity of the condition. Always consult your ophthalmologist for complete instructions.

Post-Treatment

Post-Treatment Recovery

Once surgery is complete, the staff will escort you to the recovery room where they will help you prepare to go home. Your doctor may place a protective eye shield or an eye patch to cover your eye. Arrange for a family member or caregiver to take you home after your surgery.

After your cataract surgery, you can usually resume your low impact routine activities, with the exception of driving, after 24 hours.⁺⁺

Ask your doctor when you can continue with your routine activities such as golfing, gardening, driving, traveling, or reading.

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Resources

Understand more about cataract surgery and how Intraocular Lens(IOL) replacement lenses can improve your vision.

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