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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Cataract Surgery options for San Diego Patients

Some patients develop cataracts as they age. As a cataract forms the protein component of the eyes’ natural lens begins to join together and a cloudy area develops making it increasingly difficult to see, according to Dr. Sandy T. Feldman.

As the cataract gets worse, many patients consider having cataract surgery to replace the natural lens of the eye. For patients with cataracts and/or presbyopia, a popular vision correction solution is an advanced intraocular lens like the Crystalens. This lens works by using the eye’s natural focusing system to give the patient good distance and reading vision and less dependency on glasses or contacts.

Benefits of the Crystalens include:

92% of patients see 20/25 at a distance
96% of patients can see 20/20 at arm’s length
98% of Crystalens patients see well enough to pass their driver’s license eye test without prescription glasses or contacts

For more information on cataracts or cataract surgery, contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center.

Labels: advanced intraocular lens, cataract surgery, cataracts, presbyopia