Over 24.4 million Americans over the age of 40 have cataracts, which can eventually lead to severe vision impairment. At Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona, home of MyEyesToday.com, in Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek, Arizona, Kianoush Kian, MD, and Scott Wayment, OD, diagnose and monitor cataracts and offer state-of-the-art robotic cataract surgery when necessary. If you need cataract surgery, call Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona at 480-632-2020 or schedule a consultation online today at MyEyesToday.com.
You have a lens inside each of your eyes that focuses light on your retina. As you age, the proteins in those lenses start to deteriorate and become hazier, which clouds your lenses and interferes with the way light passes into your eyes. When the lenses are clouded, they’re called cataracts.
Cataracts usually develop slowly, and you might not notice any changes in your vision for years. Still, as cataracts progress, you will start to notice:
The only treatment for cataracts is surgery to replace your clouded lenses. The doctors at Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona can help you decide whether you are to the point that surgery is needed.
Cataracts are usually age-related, although your risk of the condition is higher if you have a family history of cataracts, diabetes, or spend a lot of time in the sun without UV-blocking sunglasses. There are several other less common types of cataracts, including:
Having routine eye exams is the best way to monitor your eye health and the progression of cataracts to ensure you get appropriate treatment at all stages.
Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona is a leading eye surgery center in the state. They have their own state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, Advanced Surgery Center of Arizona, that includes all the newest eye surgery technology, including the Zepto® robotic eye surgery system.
Cataract surgery is a quick, painless, outpatient procedure. Your doctor provides a sedative and numbing eye drops to keep you comfortable throughout the operation. Then, using innovative robotic surgery technology, they make a small incision in your eye to access your cataract and replace it with a new, clear lens.
Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona offers a variety of intraocular lenses, including Toric lenses that correct astigmatism, and multifocal options from ReSTOR® and Tecnis Symfony®.
While insurance often covers cataract surgery, it usually does not cover the added benefits of upgrades such as Toric or Multifocal intraocular lenses. Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona provides package pricing and “one-stop” financing options for patients who don’t have insurance, as well as financing for some of these exciting added benefits.
Call Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona at 480-632-2020 or schedule a consultation online today at MyEyesToday.com, to learn about your cataract surgery options.
