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Dr. David H. Perlmutter, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and partner at Perlmutter Eye Center in Albany, NY. He specializes in retinal disease and customized cataract surgery. 518-472-9111 • perleyecenter. com
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Common Questions Regarding Cataracts and Cataract Surgery
Q: What is a cataract and how does it affect vision?
A: A normal eye has a lens inside. It is clear at birth and slowly becomes cloudier with age. When the lens is no longer clear, it is called a cataract. Cataracts can cause decreased visual acuity, glare or halos with night driving, difficulty reading, or alterations in color vision
Q: How is a cataract treated?
A: When a cataract requires treatment, surgical intervention is the only current option. Cataract surgery involves entering the eye with microinstruments, removing the cataract, and replacing it with a clear artificial lens, called an intraocular lens implant( IOL).
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Q: When is it time to have cataract surgery?
A: Cataracts do not cause damage to the health of the eye or to the internal structures of the eye. A cataract therefore does not need to be removed simply because it is present. However, when a cataract causes visual symptoms that are interfering with a person’ s function, such as reading or driving, then cataract surgery can be considered.
Q: Can cataract surgery be done with a laser?
A: Some steps of the cataract surgery can be completed with a laser. The laser does not improve the safety of the procedure, but it can be used to treat astigmatism in order to reduce the dependence on glasses after surgery.
Q: Does a person need glasses after cataract surgery?
A: There are many options and IOL designs to reduce the dependence on glasses after cataract surgery for distance vision, near vision, and for both. Many of these options are not covered by insurance and require an additional out-of-pocket expense.
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