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Cataract Self-Test

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What Are Cataracts?

Even though cataracts are so prevalent, they are not difficult to treat. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which prevents passage of light into the eye. The solution to cataracts is cataract surgery, which requires a surgeon to remove the deteriorated lens and replace it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens or IOL. Over 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery annually, making it one of the most common surgeries in the United States. In fact, the entire surgery lasts only about 20 minutes, and most people can resume normal activities fairly rapidly.

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IOL Options

An intraocular lens (IOL) is a tiny, lightweight, clear plastic or silicone disc placed in the eye during cataract surgery. An IOL replaces the focusing power of the eye’s natural lens.The rapid evolution of IOL designs, materials, and implant techniques has made them a safe and practical way to restore normal vision after cataract surgery.

Standard Monofocal Implants will provide you with clear distance vision; but, you may still need corrective eyewear for near and intermediate vision. Multifocal Implants can give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a full range of vision. These lenses allow clear vision for near, intermediate and far distances, and can eliminate or greatly reduce the patient’s need for glasses.At Florida Eye we utilize several Premium IOLs.

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Barry A. Schechter, MD, FAAO

Dr. Barry A. Schechter specializes in refractive cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, ocular surface diseases, and glaucoma at Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute. A board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained corneal transplant specialist, Dr. Schechter has been diagnosing, treating, and operating in his field since 1992. He is certified in many laser surgical procedures, including SLT, YAG Laser System, and LASIK. Dr. Schechter joined Florida Eye in 2004.

Jonathan S. Criss, MD

Jonathan S. Criss, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who joined Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute after several successful years in private practice in Manhattan. As a comprehensive eye physician and surgeon, Dr. Criss provides complete medical and surgical ophthalmologic care. He has a particular interest in small-incision, “no-shot” cataract surgery, including the full range of high technology lenses, laser procedures for “after-cataract” and glaucoma, correction of eyelid abnormalities, and evaluation of systemic diseases which affect the eye, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Steven M. Naids, MD

Steven M. Naids, MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He received his subspecialty training at the renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where his research interest included visual outcomes after cataract and corneal transplantation surgery. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Naids received his medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Honor Medical Society.

Megan A. Rowlands, MD, MPH

Dr. Megan A. Rowlands specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. She is proficient in the latest minimally invasive glaucoma surgery techniques, glaucoma laser procedures, and traditional incisional glaucoma surgeries. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Rowlands completed her undergraduate education at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 2009 and earned a Masters of Public Health Degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011 before receiving her Doctorate of Medicine, Cum Laude, in 2016 from Yale University in New Haven, CT.
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Technology

LenSx

A bladeless cataract surgery solution! The LenSx Laser is designed to make clean, geometrically pristine incisions on every plane of the anterior chamber, and recent upgrades to the software have made it even more effective and possibly safer than ever before. The LenSx Laser is a complete anterior segment cataract workstation. The system’s patented variable numerical aperture design adjusts the beam profile to the specific target tissue and depth, increasing precision and efficiency at the corneal plane, capsular plane and lenticular plane.

Ora

The only intraoperative aberrometer currently available in the United States is the Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) system. The ORA allows surgeons to take refractive measurements in the operating room to assist in the determination of intraocular lens power by acting as an intraoperative autorefractor. Surgeons can validate or change the lens power selection obtained from standard biometry. The results of this technology generate more predictable outcomes ensuring happier patients.

Testimonials

“I had to wear my glasses to put toothpaste on my toothbrush and I couldn’t see my dogs, Black Jack and Sammie, my friends, or even colors very well. After Dr. Schechter implanted Crystalens in my eyes, I could see everything — my friends, my dogs, colors. Green is my favorite! I will never have to wear glasses again.”

-Becky

“Dr. Schechter, hands down you’re the best! Only three days post surgery on my left cataract and I’m seeing beautifully. I’m so happy (but, my heavens, this apartment is very dusty – didn’t notice it before!!!) Thank you very much and to your very kind staff, also.”

-Harriet

“Everyone was very friendly and professional from check-in to check-out. Dr. Criss and his Tech explained what they were doing and what would happen which put me at ease since I haven't been to an eye doctor in close to 40 years.”

-Joe

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