Cataract Surgery in New York

At Vision Cure Clinic, we know how cataracts can affect our day-to-day activities. Our entire team is committed to offering individualized and compassionate care throughout your cataract journey.

Understanding Cataract Surgery

A cataract is an opacification of the eye's lens. As the cloudy area grows, it may obstruct or impair eyesight causing vision loss. The majority of cataracts are very common and associated with aging. Luckily, eye cataract surgeries and artificial lens implants are safe and getting huge success rates these days. Cataract surgery will be done by our ophthalmologists in New York with an artificial lens implant (commonly known as an intraocular lens). This surgery replaces the damaged eye lens with a new, typically artificial one.

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Symptoms

The most common symptoms are as follows:

  • Blurred or foggy vision
  • Colours appear faded
  • Increased sensitivity to light
  • Difficulty in reading
  • Poor depth perception
  • Bright lights, such as headlights, lamps, or sunlight, may cause intense glare and may appear with a halo effect
  • Difficulties with night vision
  • Double vision in one eye
  • Frequent need to change power on eyeglasses and contact lens

What causes a cataract?

  • UV radiation from sunlight and other sources
  • High myopia
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Significant alcohol consumption
  • Family history
  • Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications
  • Statin medicines used to reduce cholesterol
  • Previous eye injury or inflammation
  • Previous eye surgery
  • Hormone replacement therapy

Conditions We Treat

we treat all forms of cataracts, including:

Cortical cataracts

Nuclear sclerotic cataracts

Radiation

Posterior subcapsular cataracts

Traumatic

Age-related

Congenital

Secondary

Common types of cataracts

Cataracts are related to aging, and come in different forms, with three common types that include:

Traumatic cataracts
Traumatic cataracts 

These types of cataracts arise following an ocular injury. Sometimes cataracts may not appear for years following an accident.

Congenital cataracts
Congenital cataracts 

These cataracts occur during childhood or pregnancy. These can occasionally be so little as not to impair vision. An ophthalmologist will remove the lenses from the eyes if they impair vision.

Radiation cataracts
Radiation cataracts 

These may arise after radiation exposure and can be removed by an eye specialist.

What sets ourCataract eye surgery apart?

Most of the people are eligible for laser eye surgery. However, some exceptions include:

  • Expertise: All of our ophthalmologists have extensive experience in performing cataract surgery depending on the needs of the patients. They provide you with the best possible care from their end.
  • Advanced treatments: Our professionals use advanced technology and the latest equipment to ensure successful cataract surgery and speedy recovery.
  • High success rate with remarkable results:  This surgery boasts a high success rate with quick recovery time and minimal complications. Being the safest method, it restores sharp and clear vision with excellent visual outcomes.

What can you expect from Cataract Surgery?

Read on further to discover the preparation, procedure and recovery of cataract surgery in NYC from our clinic.

Consultation

Cataract surgery in New York at Vision Cure Clinic starts by consulting our eye surgeons, almost 1-4 weeks before the surgery. The ophthalmologists will suggest some diagnostic tests before you undertake the surgery.

Preparation for the initial cataract evaluation

You need to stop wearing contact lenses some time before if you are about to visit an appointment with the ophthalmologist for cataract surgery evaluation. For instance, you need to avoid your lenses from a week before your appointment if you are using a soft lens. On the other hand, if your are using a rigid gas permeable lens, stop it at least 3 weeks prior to visiting your ophthalmologist.

Procedures of Cataract Surgery

  • First, our eye specialists will apply anesthetic eye drop to dilate the pupil. This local anesthesia will make your eye numb. 
  • Our eye surgeon will then insert a tiny probe to break up the foggy lens. Cataract surgery in NYC takes about half an hour and is almost painless. 
  • After the successful removal of the cataract, the optometrist will insert an IOL lens. Some patients require the usage of eye drops immediately following surgery. Our team will keep an eye out for any issues you may be experiencing, such as bleeding. 

Most people after cataract surgery can go home the same day. However, the specialist suggests not to drive themselves. You need to arrange someone for your pick up after the surgery.

PostSurgery Recovery

Following cataract surgery, visual recovery might take up to a week or more. During the one-month postoperative check-up, new prescriptions will be given for eyeglasses or lenses. After almost a month, the specialist will suggest eye drops. You must try to avoid strenuous lifting, physical activity, and bending forward at the waist for a minimum of one week after the procedure. Almost for one week, you have to wear a clear plastic shield to keep your eyes safe from any injury while sleeping. Our skilled optometrists will take care of your postoperative treatment. After your eyes heal, our team of specialists will also determine your refraction or prescription for glasses.

By any chance, if you experience any of the below issues then reach out to us without any delay.

Infection

Bleeding

Inflammation (pain, redness, swelling)

Loss of vision

Double vision

High or low eye pressure

These problems can, however, be resolved with prompt medical interventions.

FAQ

How painful is cataract surgery?

Like other surgeries cataract surgery never gives you much pain. However, you may feel little or no pain throughout the treatment. Our surgeons will give you anesthetic eye drops to make your eyes numb. Once the surgery is completed, you may feel scratchy or a little sore, but over time, painkillers will help with this.

Post-surgery we give you eye drops that you should continue for at least four weeks. This drop will prevent further infections and several symptoms such as itching, redness, watery eyes and so on.

Definitely, you can sleep on your side. But it will be better if you can avoid sleeping on the side of the operated eye for at least three to five days. By wearing a protective shield you can prevent further accidents or rubbing.

The success rate of cataract surgery is 99%. It is considered as the safest and most effective procedure with very rare complications such as inflammation and corneal swelling.

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