Shreveport Cataract Treatment
Cataracts - are the leading cause of poor vision in adults. However, the development of cataracts does not have to mean a loss of sight. Lusk Eye Specialists can provide Shreveport cataract treatment which is over 95% successful in restoring good vision.
A cataract is the clouding of the eye's lens. The cloudy lens blocks the passage of light through the eye. As a result, the image that reaches the retina and is sent to the brain is cloudy and vision is poor.
A cataract is caused by a change in the chemical composition of the lens. The most common cause for this change is the natural aging process. As we mature, the normally flexible, clear material of the lens becomes hard and cloudy. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent the development of cataracts. Everyone who lives long enough will eventually develop the problem.
Although most commonly seen in adults after the age of 40, cataracts can occur at any age. The condition may be present at birth or caused by an injury to the eye. Infections and other eye diseases, such as glaucoma and eye tumors, may cause the development of a cataract. Vision loss is usually gradual as a cataract develops.
- Dimming or blurring of vision
- Halos or glare around lights
- Double vision
- Colors appear less brilliant
- Feeling of "film" over the eyes
- Frequent changing or cleaning of glasses
- Difficulty driving or reading
A cataract usually cannot be viewed from outside the eye and must be diagnosed during an eye examination. A variety of instruments, including an ophthalmoscope and a slit lamp are used to determine the type, size and location of the cataract. These instruments illuminate and magnify the structures of the eye.
If a cataract is diagnosed, several other tests are performed. Contrast sensitivity or glare testing may be used to determine the degree of interference the cataract is causing with vision. The A-scan is an ultrasound test which is performed to determine the length of the eye and the power of the lens implant. Potential acuity measurement (PAM) could be used to determine how much vision might be improved. Other tests, like an endothelial cell count, may also be used depending on individual circumstances.
Lusk Eye Specialists
Development of the cataract itself is not an indication that immediate surgery is required. A cataract should be removed when loss of vision begins to interfere with daily activities. Dr. Lusk can provide Shreveport cataract treatment which range from a number of techniques and procedures to best suit your situation. Cataract treatment can result in a 95% success rate in restoring your vision. IOL implants and multifocal lens implants are just two of the alternative procedures that we offer to restor your vision.
Before surgery, patients are given medication to help them relax, and anesthetic eye drops to numb the eye and keep them comfortable during surgery. Most patients return home a few hours after the procedure with little or no need for pain medication.
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