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Friday, January 29, 2010

Understanding Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens Options in San Diego

Cataracts are very common, in fact by age 80 more than half all Americans have had or have a cataract according to the National Eye Institute. At ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center, renown refractive surgeon Dr. Sandy T. Feldman specializes in treating cataract patients in Del Mar, Mission Valley and all over San Diego.

Dr. Feldman removes a cataract by making a very small incision in the eye and using an ultrasonic probe to dissolve and break up the cloudy natural lens. The pieces are carefully removed, leaving the membrane of the lens intact so the new intraocular lens can be placed in the eye.

The intraocular lens is a synthetic lens designed to mimic the natural function of the lens of the eye. A traditional intraocular lens gives patient good single vision, also known as monofocal vision. With a traditional intraocular lens, the patient has good distance vision, but may need glasses for reading or near vision. An advanced intraocular lens is designed to give patients good distance and near vision, allowing for less dependence on glasses. ClearView has several intraocular lenses available, which allows patients to choose the best lens for their lifestyle.