Symptoms
- Blurry, cloudy or hazy quality to your vision
- Glare from light and halos around lights, especially at night
- Colors are dull and appear yellow
- Difficulty driving at night
- The need for more light when reading
During your comprehensive eye examination the crystalline lens of your eye is carefully viewed through a dilated pupil to check for any opacities, yellowing or distortions. The quality of your vision in conjunction with the appearance of the lens is then evaluated as to how the cataract may be affecting your eyesight.
Treatment
If it is determined that the cataract is the source of your decreased visual function, cataract surgery may be recommended. Fortunately, with today’s modern medical technology, your cataract can be treated safely and effectively through a microsurgical technique and implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) which replaces the natural crystalline lens. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that has restored the vision of many people. In fact, it is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States. With today’s technology, patients can actually look forward to not simply regaining vision, but possibly having better uncorrected vision than they have ever had.
Dr. Kalski uses a procedure called phacoemulsification, which is the safest, most advanced method of cataract removal. Once the cataract is removed, a permanent intraocular lens is gently placed in the eye. There are several types of intraocular implants that are designed to match different patient’s visual requirements. Keeping in mind your personal daily needs our trained staff will help you decide which type of implant will be the safest and best for you. Dr. Kalski not only uses the standard single vision IOLs but also has been a pioneer in the use of the Restor, AcrySoft Toric, and Crystalens Premium IOLs.