You may be developing cataracts if your vision becomes cloudy, you lose color perception, or you have trouble reading. This condition occurs when the natural lens begins to cloud with age. The normally transparent lens becomes opaque with time, resulting in loss of sight and even blindness.
At Southwest Florida Eye Care, our team has performed thousands of life-changing cataract procedures. Besides our surgical expertise, we commit to providing a close and honest patient-doctor relationship with courteous and respectful service.
What is Laser Cataract Surgery?
Laser cataract surgery can help you see clearly again. Our commitment to enhancing your vision and improving your life continues with our investment in Laser Cataract Surgery, a medical innovation perfectly suited for the unique complexities of the human eye. This procedure involves removing your natural lens and replacing it with an artificial implant, known as an IOL. Laser cataract surgery allows for more precise incisions with improved accuracy and consistency.
Cataract Treatment Options
We offer several options for cataract surgery at Southwest Florida Eye Care. Your surgeon will review the anatomy of your eyes and offer suggestions to help you achieve the best possible vision.
Our surgeons, Dr. Albert Smolyar and Dr. Rick Palmon will determine whether or not you're a candidate for cataract laser surgery. Together you will then assess your desired outcome and determine which cataract treatment option is right for you.
- Advanced Vision: The Advanced Vision IOL option may help you achieve freedom from glasses at all distances, from near to far. This procedure involves:
- Cataract laser surgery
- Advanced IOL implant
- Astigmatism treatment
- Corneal topography
- LASIK enhancement (if necessary)
- Custom Vision: The Custom Vision option provides improved distance vision, but you will still require eyeglasses for close-up tasks. This procedure involves:
- Cataract laser surgery
- Astigmatism treatment
- Shape matched implant
- Corneal topography
- LASIK enhancement (if necessary)
- Basic+ Vision: The Basic Vision options will help provide clearer vision by removing the cataract, but you will still require eyeglasses after surgery. This procedure involves:
- Manual cataract surgery
- Corneal topography
- Shape matched implants