What are cataracts and how are they treated?
Cataracts are the clouding or discoloration of the eyes’ natural lenses which commonly comes with aging. There are many types of cataracts, including nuclear cataracts, which appear in the center of the lens; cortical cataracts, common in diabetics; and posterior subcapsular cataracts, which begin at the back of the lens. The causes of cataracts are multiple. Cataracts can threaten your vision if not removed during cataract surgery. In the past, lenses afflicted with cataracts were removed and the patient was forced to wear thick glasses for the rest of their days. Today, however, intraocular implants such as TECNIS™ IOLs, ReZoom™, Crystalens®, and ReSTOR® replace the eyes’ diseased lenses, giving patients good vision following cataract surgery and eliminating or supplementing bifocals. To learn more about cataracts or bifocal lens implants, or to schedule a consultation, contact our Long Island practice today.
