Cataract Surgery

Cataracts and Cataract Surgery

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What are Cataracts?

Cataracts are a natural part of aging. When the clear lens within the eye becomes clouded over time this is a cataract. The clouding of the lens usually happens very slowly and may be difficult to notice at first. Colors may not be as vivid. Glare may be noticed when driving at night or in bright sunlight. Small print becomes more difficult to read and even television can be difficult to see.

When should I have them removed?

When a cataract becomes visually significant and interferes with your daily routine or lifestyle it is time to talk to your doctor about its removal. The level of visual impairment necessary for cataract removal can vary from patient to patient. Some patients may not be bothered by a dense cataract while others find it difficult to function even with a small cataract. When deciding to have cataract surgery, there are more options than ever before that can get you out of your glasses completely in some cases. Read more about our Premium IOL's.

Meet Your Cataract Surgeon before your operation.

Before you decide to have your cataracts removed you need to meet with your surgeon and discuss the risk, options and complications of cataract surgery. You need to fully understand the procedure and its risks before you enter a surgery center. Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. Make sure you understand the procedure and that the surgeon has gone over a consent form with you and answered all your questions. Marge, our surgical coordinator, can answer any questions you have and can be reached at 717-524-1411.

Advanced Surgical Technique

AMO's White Star Technology for cataract removal.

Clear Cornea Cataract Surgery offers many benefits over older cataract surgery techniques. It makes the procedure safer than ever before and makes recovery quicker. Anesthesia is done topically with I.V. sedation to keep you comfortable. No patches, no needles and no stitches are needed. Most people are back to their routine in just a few days. Dr May uses the most advanced technology to remove cataracts.

Before The Surgery

1. Meet your Surgeon

2. Understand that there are risks to this or any surgical procedure.

3. Your Health History needs to be reviewed by your surgeon.

4. Complete eye exam by the surgeon to rule out any possible increased risks to the procedure or any other causes for your visual changes.

5. Don't eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery

6. The surgery center will call the day before surgery to give you your time of arrival.

7. Someone Must drive you to and from the surgery.

Cataract Surgery:

When you arrive at the surgery center eye drops will be placed in the eye in order to dilate the pupil. You will be given some IV sedation. The staff will make sure you are comfortable on the operating room table. A microscope is used to view the eye during the operation. Clear Cornea surgery is painless. Tiny instruments are placed in the eye and the cataract is removed. A new lens is then implanted in the eye to replace your old lens that had a cataract.

After Surgery:

	Don't rub your eye for 1 week.
	Don't get water in the eye for 1 week.
	Bending and lifting is O.K.
	No heavy straining and no alcohol within the first 24 hours.
	Be sure to get your eye drops in your eye as instructed.