About Cataracts & Cataract Surgery
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Usually by about the time we reach the age of 40 years old, most of us begin to experience some of the visual effects that result from changes in the Crystalline Lens. Even if you have had “good eyes” and “normal vision” all your life, your vision is likely to begin to change in a number of ways. As we progress from our 40’s, to our 50’s and then our 60’s and beyond, the most obvious changes to our vision occur as a result of these changes in the Crystalline Lens. The two most common changes that occur in the Crystalline Lens are a loss of flexibility, called Presbyopia, which makes it harder to read and A loss of optical clarity, which can cause a Cataract.
When we are younger, the Crystalline Lens is usually soft, flexible and “crystal” clear so that it has excellent transparency and optical clarity. As we progress through our 50’s and 60’s, the normally “crystal” clear lens may gradually become yellow and cloudy. When this occurs, you may initially experience a mild blurring of your vision and feel that you might need a change of eyeglasses. As the Crystalline Lens loses its transparency and its optical clarity, you may notice that it is not as easy to see well and comfortably in dim illumination, such as for night driving. You may notice that colors look faded. The cloudiness may also create glare, haloes, light sensitivity and a continuing decrease in your vision. If the Crystalline Lens becomes too cloudy it may cause a significant decrease in both your day and night vision. These are the visual symptoms that are common for those patients whose Crystalline Lens has clouded and formed a Cataract.
As we get older, Cataracts often become a common eye problem experienced by a great number of people just like you. Cataracts can affect us even if we have had normal vision all of our lives. It is important to note that Cataracts are even more common if we have had certain health problems such as diabetes or taken certain medications such as cortisone for asthma or other types of inflammatory conditions. If you are experiencing vision changes like these, it is important to schedule a comprehensive eye examination and Cataract Evaluation.
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Cataract Surgery is not only one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States, but it is also one of the safest and most successful surgical procedures that you can have. Modern Cataract Surgery today is safe, effective, predictable and quite common. In the United States alone, more than 2.5 million people have Cataract Surgery each year. At Spector Eye Care and New Vision Cataract Center in Norwalk, Dr. Spector uses a small incision, “no stitch no patch no needle” technique that is performed on an outpatient basis. Cataract Surgery is comfortable, convenient and close to home. The entire process usually requires only two hours of your time from beginning to end. The actual surgical procedure is painless and takes less than 10 minutes. Our nurses and staff are present to help us with your actual surgery as well as to assist you and make your experience pleasant.
Cataracts & Lens Implant Surgery
Spector Eye Care and New Vision Cataract Center and their staff are pleased to offer patients with Cataracts world class advanced technology Cataract Surgery and Lens Implants. Patients visiting will find that Dr. Spector and his staff work together to insure that each patient receives the personal attention necessary to first learn about their Cataracts, and then have a comfortable, convenient and positive experience with Cataract Surgery.
Anyone with Cataracts or considering Cataract Surgery will be comforted by the incorporation of state of the art instrumentation and diagnostic testing, the thoroughness of their Cataract Evaluation and the explanations given to help them understand their eyes and vision, cataracts, cataract surgery and lens implants. Dr. Spector’s experience with “no stitch no patch no needle” cataract surgery as well as with all types of Lens Implants-including Monofocal Lens Implants, Aspheric Lens Implants, Astigmatism Correcting Toric Lens Implants and Near Vision Presbyopia Correcting Lens Implants such as the ReZoom Lens Implant, have made him the leading Cataract Specialist in the State of Connecticut.
An Important Note About Cataract Surgery
A significant number of men in their 50’s and 60’s and beyond experience an enlarged prostate as part of the aging process. Today, many of these patients are taking the prescription medication Flomax or other similar medications that are members of the class of drugs called “alpha-agonists”.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOTIFY OUR STAFF BEFORE YOU HAVE CATARACT SURGERY IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATION FOR AN ENLARGED PROSTATE top
In August 2006, a joint advisory letter was issued by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Urological Association that identified that drugs such as Flomax, commonly used to treat an enlarged prostate, and other alpha-blockers can cause abnormal movement of muscles controlling the opening and closing of the iris. During cataract surgery, the pupil must stay enlarged or dilated to allow Dr. Spector to easily view the Crystalline Lens. Flomax and certain other alpha-blockers including Hytrin, Cardura, and Uroxatral can interfere with pupil dilation, creating a condition known as Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).
If you are taking one of these medications and notify Dr. Spector or the staff, they will be able to take extra care to make sure the pupil stays dilated to prevent unexpected complications during your cataract surgery. Dr. Spector has handled over one thousand cases of floppy iris syndrome and is currently preparing a research paper on a surgical technique that he developed to handle these “tricky” patients.
Spector Eye Care and New Vision Cataract & Laser Center provide Cataract Surgery in Norwalk and are conveniently located for cataract patients from Westport, Stamford, Stratford,Greenwich, Darien, Wilton, Weston, Ridgefield, Bridgeport, Danbury, Fairfield, Milford, Trumbull, New Canaan or Shelton Connecticut. To schedule an appointment for a Cataract Consultation please contact us at 203.853.9900, or email us at info@spectoreye.com