Phoenixville Eye Care Specialists

What is a cataract?

When the natural crystalline lens of the human eye becomes cloudy, it is known as a cataract.

Aging causes the lens of the eye to become hard in its center, and the ability to focus on near objects is diminished (usually requiring bifocals at age 45). As the lens ages, it also becomes less clear. Radiation, diabetes and certain medications may promote the early development of cataracts.

For most people over age 50, a mild cataract doesn’t require immediate removal. Since cataracts usually occur in one eye first and later in the other, vision is usually not completely obscured.

For persons who have fine visual requirements such as watchmakers, accountants or draftsmen, a mild cataract may cause enough visual difficulty to seek its early removal.

Cataract Surgery

Introduction

What is a Cataract?

Symptoms of Cataracts

How is the Cataract Diagnosed

Prior to the Operation

Intraocular Lenses

Small Incision Surgery

Phacoemulsification

Posterior Capsulotomy

Complications

After Cataract Surgery