The Lusk Difference in Action
Today, cataract removal and lens implantation at Lusk Eye Specialists is safer and more effective than ever before. In the past, cataract surgery consisted of simply removing the eye’s natural lens and inserting a standard replacement. This didn’t result in clear vision after surgery for most people. Now, with a range of premium and toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) at our disposal, we can use advanced technology to help you choose a lens that will eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts after your surgery.
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts are part of the natural aging process. When proteins build up on the lens, which sits just behind the iris, or colored part of our eye, your vision can become cloudy. The lens stiffens as we age, and when we reach our 40s, this stiffening is the reason why we need reading glasses to see close up. Cataracts are often the result of the same process, and usually start to affect people after the age of 55.
symptoms of cataracts
- Dimming of vision
- Difficulty reading or driving
- Frequent changing of glasses
- Halos around lights at night
- Double vision
- Loss of color vision
- Difficulty walking low lights situations
Lusk Eye Specialists Offer Payment and Financing Options for all budgets. Learn more about Cataract Cost and Financing Options here!
Our Advanced Technology For Cataract Surgery
Pioneering the Most Advanced Surgical Equipment
The surgeons at Lusk are among the most experienced in the country, but that’s only part of the equation. The best cataract surgery also requires the latest advancements in surgical technology.
To this end, Lusk Eye Specialists was one of the first sites in the USA to adopt Alcon’s INFINITI® Vision System, which makes cataract surgery easier and safer. This highly accurate process — called “phacoemulsification” — precisely and painlessly dissolves the cataract for easy removal, and then uses proprietary technology to replace it with your chosen IOL. Our surgical center has since upgraded to the Centurion®, the latest rendition of this cutting-edge technology.
As a result, we’re able to perform what’s called “no-stitch” cataract surgery. Because the equipment used is so accurate, the actual surgical incision can be as small as possible — less than 1/8th of an inch — allowing for faster visual improvement, reduced recovery time, and an overall more comfortable experience for patients.
Superior Intraocular Lens (IOL) Technology
The surgeons at Lusk are among the most experienced in the country, but that’s only part of the equation. The best cataract surgery also requires the latest advancements in surgical technology.
To this end, Lusk Eye Specialists was one of the first sites in the USA to adopt Alcon’s INFINITI® Vision System, which makes cataract surgery easier and safer. This highly accurate process — called “phacoemulsification” — precisely and painlessly dissolves the cataract for easy removal, and then uses proprietary technology to replace it with your chosen IOL. Our surgical center has since upgraded to the Centurion®, the latest rendition of this cutting-edge technology.
As a result, we’re able to perform what’s called “no-stitch” cataract surgery. Because the equipment used is so accurate, the actual surgical incision can be as small as possible — less than 1/8th of an inch — allowing for faster visual improvement, reduced recovery time, and an overall more comfortable experience for patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cataract Surgery
When Should I have cataract Surgery?
Before having cataract surgery, you will undergo extensive pre-operative testing to determine that both you and your eyes are in optimal health to get the best result. Our goal is to not only give you clear vision, but to reduce your dependence on corrective glasses postoperatively.
Our advanced diagnostics, intraocular lens implants (IOLs), and breakthrough surgical techniques used in custom cataract surgeries eliminates distance correction in over 90% of patients. Our multifocal IOL technology also gives most patients total freedom from readers. Our staff will educate you about the new technology available with custom cataract surgery.
When you visit our office, you will be educated on the numerous options available to cataract patients that were not available 15 years ago. When you come in for your appointment, we will let you know what makes the most sense for you and keep your costs as low as possible.
How Does Cataract Surgery Work?
Is Cataract Surgery Painful?
Cataract removal surgery is virtually painless. You will be awake during the cataract procedure, but we’ll numb your eye and provide a sedative to ensure that you’re relaxed and feel nothing other than the sensation of slight pressure.
How Long Does it Take to Recover from Cataract Surgery?
While everyone’s recovery is different, cataract surgery generally has a quick recovery period. Between our use of the advanced Centurion® Vision System and our “no stitch” incision, you should heal within a few days. Most patients report near-immediate results.
