Cataracts

Dr. Steinberg offers the most modern no shot, no stitch, no patch cataract surgery and features the Symfony Extended Depth of Focus, Tecnis® multifocal and Toric lens implants. Patients are able to resume all normal activities the next day. Procedures are conveniently performed at the Central New York Eye Center in Poughkeepsie and St. Luke's Hospital.

Cataract Evaluation

A cataract is a cloudy area in the normally clear lens in the front of the eye. They are not a film over the eye and they are not caused by "overusing" the eyes -- rather, they are caused by a chemical change of unknown origin in the eye. They cause blurred or distorted vision.

Risk factors for developing cataracts include being over 55 years old, having eye injuries or disease, having a family history of cataracts, smoking cigarettes or using certain medications.

There is no pain associated with the condition, but there are several symptoms that indicate failing vision due to cataracts. These include:

  • Blurred/hazy vision
  • Spots in front of the eye(s)
  • Sensitivity to glare
  • A feeling of "film" over the eye(s)
  • A temporary improvement in near vision

Replacement surgery may be recommended for people who are significantly affected by cataracts.



Minimally Invasive Drop-Less Cataract Surgery

If cataracts interfere with your ability to read, work, or do the things you enjoy, you'll want to consider cataract surgery. It is the only proven means of effectively treating cataracts.

The most common surgical procedure in the U.S., cataract surgery is relatively painless and has a very high success rate -- more than 90 percent of patients regain useful vision. During the procedure, the natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one called an intraocular lens or IOL.

We perform a minimally invasive, no-stitch cataract surgery called phacoemulsification ("phaco") surgery. First, the eye is numbed with anesthesia. Then a tiny incision of only 2 and ½ millimeters is made in the eye to make room for a small ultrasonic probe. This probe breaks up, or emulsifies, the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and gently removes, or aspirates, those pieces out of the eye. This state-of-the-art surgery is conveniently offered at the Central New York Eye Center in Poughkeepsie and at St. Luke's Hospital.

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Cataract Removal

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Lens Replacement

After the cloudy lens has been removed, a new IOL is implanted in its place. With the recent advance of foldable IOLs, these artificial lenses can be implanted through the same small incision from the phaco procedure. Once moved into position inside the eye, the IOL unfolds to its proper shape, restoring clearer vision.

Dr. Steinberg has switched to a drop-less cataract surgery technique that involves using medications at the time of surgery instead of requiring the patient to take eye drops before and after surgery. This decreases the financial burden on patients and simplifies the post-operative care. Many patients have difficulty putting in the drops or find the instructions confusing. The simple drop-less approach is supported by scientific studies which demonstrate the safety of the drop-less technique in preventing serious infections and preventing inflammation.



Lens Replacement

PanOptix Trifocal IOL

Cataract Treatment | Cataract Surgery Fishkill NY | Poughkeepsie NYIf you are recommended for cataract surgery, you can take advantage of this advanced technology lens implant to regain clear vision in the distance, intermediate and up close without glasses! Patients can typically drive, see TV, read an article, check a price tag, and use the computer without dependency on glasses. This ten to fifteen minute outpatient procedure uses a no shot, no stitch, no patch technique that has you back to normal activities the very next day.

Vivity Extended Vision IOL

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If you are recommended for cataract surgery, you can take advantage of one of the newest technologies in lens implantation today! Regain clear vision in the distance and close-up without glasses! The Vivity Extended Vision IOL is the first and only non-diffractive extended depth of focus IOL. The Vivity IOL is a great option for those with mild co-existing ocular conditions, previous laser vision correction and those concerned with night driving. This ten to fifteen minute outpatient procedure uses a no shot, no stitch, no patch technique that has you back to normal activities the very next day.

Tecnis Symfony Extended Depth of Focus IOL

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The Symfony Extended Depth of Focus intraocular lens (IOL) can be used for those patients with or without presbyopia who want to have near, intermediate and distance vision without relying on glasses or contact lenses. Cataract surgery, which replaces the eye's cataract-impaired lens with an artificial clear lens (IOL) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States. The Symfony lens provides an enhanced depth of focus compared to the Monofocal IOL, the Symfony lens is available in a toric model which can correct Astigmatism.

Johnson + Johnson Vision has useful information on their website about cataracts and their state of the art implant technology at beyondcataracts.com


Toric IOL

If you have cataracts, and surgery is recommended, you will have a lens implant put into your eye to improve your vision. For patients with Astigmatism, you may be able to see more clearly without glasses after your procedure with a Toric lens implant. Astigmatism occurs when the front part of your eye, the cornea, is steeper in one direction than the other causing light rays to be out of focus. The Toric lens is the most reliable way to reduce astigmatism in conjunction with cataract surgery.

ORA Technology

Dr. Steinberg now utilizes the ORA technology to assist in the selection of lens implant power. This is especially helpful for patients who have had prior laser vision correction, and those selecting Symfony, Tecnis multifocal or Toric lenses.

If you are interested in learning more about any of our cataract surgery procedure, call 845-897-9500 today to schedule an appointment.

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