At Longwood Eye, we take a proactive approach to vision care,
detecting and treating vision problems early. Our doctors can
diagnose your vision condition and make treatment recommendations to
dramatically improve your vision and immediately put confidence back
in your life.
Cataract Surgery Is Simple
Cataract surgery is a simple outpatient procedure. It’s completely
safe and virtually painless. The advanced lens implants will
allow you to see like you did 30 years ago. Imagine being able to
drive, play tennis, dial your phone and check emails – all without
glasses. With today’s cataract surgery, glasses-free vision can be
yours.
Eye and Lasik Patient Testimonial
The staff and doctor were professional, friendly and efficient.
Dr Alfred was great, He explained things very clearly to me and
performed a laser treatment which cleared up my ‘after cataract’
condition. G .Cangialosi
Symptoms of Cataracts
You may be struggling with cataracts if you’re experiencing the
following:
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Difficulty reading in low light
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Blurred or double vision
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A gradual dulling of colors
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Halos around lights
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Glare when driving
Or simply the frequent need to change your glasses prescription.
How Can I Treat Cataract Surgery?
A cataract can progress until eventually there is a complete loss of
vision in your eye. Surgery is the only treatment, and you should
consider surgery when there is enough loss of vision to interfere
with your daily activities.
Customized Cataract Care For Your Needs
What Can Effect My Vision?
Presbyopia
All of us notice a significant change in our vision sometime around
the age of 45. It seems like we wake up one day and our eyes can’t
focus up close. In addition to that, reading glasses become a
constant companion.
This condition is called presbyopia and comes from the gradual
hardening of the lens in the eye. As we age, the lens doesn’t flex
as well, losing its ability to shift focus between distance and
near, and reading becomes difficult without magnification.
Presbyopia afflicts everyone over the age of 45.
Cataract
At birth, our natural lens is clear, but as we age it yellows and
hardens. In addition, the lens may become cloudy and vision becomes
more blurred.
This condition is called a cataract, and is usually a result of the
natural aging process. Everyone will develop cataracts at some
point, usually after age 60. Since a cataract affects the clarity of
the lens, it prohibits light from passing through easily, causing
the retina to receive blurred or distorted images.
What is the Cost of Cataract Surgery?
We will discuss your Medicare or insurance coverage with you during
your Cataract Evaluation. We understand insurance coverage can be a
bit confusing, and we are here to help. Our
expert cataract surgeons will also talk with you to
clearly understand your lifestyle and hobbies, and recommend the
best lens implant choice for you.
Medicare and most private health insurance plans will generally help
cover much of the cost of cataract eye surgery. If you choose a
multifocal lens implant, you will be responsible for the additional
cost associated with that lens.
You don’t want to live with compromised vision, and you don’t have
to. We offer flexible payment options through CareCredit, including
plans that are interest-free for up to 12 months.
Schedule A Consultation With Eye And Lasik
If you would like to see as great as you feel, you owe it to
yourself to take the next step to better vision. Trust your eyes to
the experience and care of our surgeons.
To schedule your evaluation or surgery, please call our
office or click
here. If you have additional questions you would like answered,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.