What is a Toric Lens Implant (IOL)?

For patients who have astigmatism, a toric lens implant can correct astigmatism after cataract surgery. The toric lens implant is used to correct astigmatism that existed before cataract surgery. It is used to help patients with a considerable amount of astigmatism fully correct their distance vision after cataract surgery without being dependent on eyeglasses. Toric lens implants however do not correct near vision-only astigmatism and distance vision.

Are there different Types of Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL)?

Until about 5 years ago there was really only one type of intraocular lens implant (IOL) used to correct vision after cataract surgery. This type of lens is called a monofocal lens implant (IOL) and as the name implies it only focuses or corrects vision at one distance-and that distance if for correcting far away vision. Monofocal Lens Implants are still the most common type of lens implant at this time but this is beginning to change with the availability of advanced technology IOLs. Today there are IOLs for correcting astigmatism, called toric lens implants and lens implants for giving sharper vision in dim illumination called aspheric lens implants. In addition, for people who wish to be less dependent on reading glasses,bifocals who want to read without glasses after cataract surgery there are near vision presbyopia correcting multifocal lens implants.

Nashville Cataract Surgery Jeffrey D. Horn, M.D. joins Cataract Education Website

Jeffrey D. Horn, M.D. of Vision for Life in Nashville, Tennessee has joined the cataract, cataract surgery and lens implant patient education website http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patient up to date facts and information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, lens implants and detailed patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, how to prepare for cataract surgery, cataracts and astigmatism and complications of cataract surgery. It is designed to help patients with cataracts understand their condition and provide them with questions to discuss with their cataract surgeon in order to help them make the best eye care choices. Patients considering cataract surgery in Nashville will be pleased that Dr. Horn at Vision for Life has joined this site to help give patients access to the things they need know.

Boston Cataract Surgery C. Douglas Evans, M.D. joins Cataract Education Website

C. Douglas Evans, M.D. of North Suburban Eye Associates in Boston Massachusetts has joined the cataract, cataract surgery and lens implant patient education website http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patient up to date facts and information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, lens implants and detailed patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, how to prepare for cataract surgery, cataracts and astigmatism and complications of cataract surgery. It is designed to help patients with cataracts understand their condition and provide them with questions to discuss with their cataract surgeon in order to help them make the best eye care choices. Patients considering cataract surgery in Boston will be pleased that Dr. Evans at North Suburban Eye Associates has joined this site to help give patients access to the things they need know.

What is an Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL)?

An Intraocular Lens Implant or IOL is a type of artificial lens that can be used to correct vision after Cataract Surgery. During a Cataract operation the clouded Crystalline Lens is carefully removed. In order to see clearly after the surgery, the optical power of the removed lens must be replaced. An intraocular lens implant or IOL is a permanent clear plastic lens that provides the necessary optical power to see clearly. Today, IOLs are fabricated from flexible materials that allow the lens implant to inserted into the proper position through the same small incision that the Cataract is removed through.

Boston Cataract Surgery Francis D'Ambrosio, M.D. joins Cataract Education Website

Francis D'Ambrosio, M.D. of D'Ambrosio Eye Care in Boston Massachusetts has joined the cataract, cataract surgery and lens implant patient education website http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patient up to date facts and information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, lens implants and detailed patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, how to prepare for cataract surgery, cataracts and astigmatism and complications of cataract surgery. It is designed to help patients with cataracts understand their condition and provide them with questions to discuss with their cataract surgeon in order to help them make the best eye care choices. Patients considering cataract surgery in Boston will be pleased that Dr. D'Ambrosio at D'Ambrosio Eye Care has joined this site to help give patients access to the things they need know.

Baltimore Cataract Surgery Arturo E. Betancourt, M.D., and Brad V. Spagnolo, M.D. joins Cataract Education Website

Arturo E. Betancourt, M.D., and Brad V. Spagnolo, M.D. of Baltimore Washington Eye Center in Baltimore Maryland has joined the cataract, cataract surgery and lens implant patient education website http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patient up to date facts and information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, lens implants and detailed patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, how to prepare for cataract surgery, cataracts and astigmatism and complications of cataract surgery. It is designed to help patients with cataracts understand their condition and provide them with questions to discuss with their cataract surgeon in order to help them make the best eye care choices. Patients considering cataract surgery in Baltimore will be pleased that Arturo E. Betancourt, M.D., and Brad V. Spagnolo, M.D. at Baltimore Washington Eye Center has joined this site to help give patients access to the things they need know.

Cataract Surgery Question of the Day:

I am 58 years old and I notice that my night driving is difficult because headlights give me glare and make things blurry-do I have a cataract?

If you are experience difficulty seeing at night it is important to get a comprehensive eye examination. There are may possible causes of night glare and driving difficulty. A cataract may cause night glare but there are other possible reasons as well. The only way to tell is to have an eye examination at which time the doctor will certainly evaluate you for cataracts as well as other eye problems. If you wish to learn more about other symptoms of cataracts you can visit http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/ for information about cataracts and cataract surgery.