What Happens During Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that cause cloudy vision, glare, and difficulty reading or driving. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to severe vision loss or even blindness. Fortunately, cataract surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can restore vision loss from cataracts.

What Are Cataracts?

→ The cloudy natural lens is removed

→ An artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted

Dr. Salter will perform detailed eye measurements before surgery to determine the best IOL option for your lifestyle and vision needs.

→ Vision loss from cataracts is restored

Choosing the Right Intraocular Lens (IOL)

Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI)

IOLs are designed to replace the cloudy lens and can also correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

→ A technique to reduce mild astigmatism at the time of surgery.

Multifocal IOLs

→ Provide distance, intermediate, and near vision, reducing the need for glasses.

Extended Depth of Focus IOLs 

→ Improve range of vision with fewer halos or glare at night.

Toric IOLs

→ Correct astigmatism for clearer vision at all distances.

Monofocal IOLs

→ Offer sharp vision at a single distance (distance, intermediate, or near).