Cataract Surgery (cont.)
J. Bradley Randleman, MD
Dr. Randleman received his BA degree from Columbia University in New York City. He earned his MD degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency training at Emory University, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He then completed a fellowship in Cornea/External disease and refractive surgery at Emory University.
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
In this Article
- What is a cataract?
- What are the symptoms and signs of cataracts?
- How are cataracts diagnosed?
- Who is a candidate for cataract surgery?
- What are the different types of cataract surgery?
- What are the different types of intraocular lenses implanted after cataract surgery?
- What should one expect prior to and on the day of cataract surgery?
- What should one expect after the cataract surgery?
- What are potential complications of cataract surgery?
- Cataract Surgery At A Glance
- Find a local Eye Doctor in your town
Cataract Surgery At A Glance
- Early symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision, glare, and difficulty reading.
- Cataracts will affect most people and become more prominent as we age.
- Cataracts can be diagnosed when the doctor examines the eyes with specialized viewing instruments.
- The decision to proceed with surgery is primarily based on the amount of difficulty you have performing your routine daily activities.
- Treatment for cataracts is surgical removal of the cataract with implantation of an artificial lens.
- There are a variety of intraocular lens types that can restore vision in different ways.
- Cataract surgery is a safe and effective way to restore vision with serious complications being unusual.
REFERENCE:
United States. National Eye Institute. "Facts About Cataract." Sept. 1, 2009. <http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp>.
Last Editorial Review: 7/21/2011
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