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Dr. David Steinberg offers the most modern dropless, no-shot, no-stitch, no-patch cataract surgery and features the Panoptix Trifocal IOL, Vivity Extended vision IOL, Multifocal, and Toric Lens implants. Most patients are able to resume all normal activities the following day. Procedures are conveniently performed at the Central New York Eye Center and Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center in Poughkeepsie and Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.
A cataract is a cloudy area in the normally clear lens in the front of the eye. It is not a film covering the eye, and it is not caused by “overusing” the eyes. It is caused by a chemical change of unknown origin in the eye. It causes blurred or distorted vision.
Risk factors for developing cataracts include:
There is no pain associated with the condition, but there are several symptoms that indicate failing vision due to cataracts. These include:
Replacement surgery may be recommended for people who are significantly affected by cataracts.
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.
As the most common surgical procedure in the US, 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 (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 2.5 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 Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.
After the cloudy lens has been removed, a new IOL is implanted in its place. With the recent advance in 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 dropless cataract surgery technique that involves only 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 postoperative care. Many patients have difficulty putting in the drops or find the instructions confusing. The simple dropless approach is supported by scientific studies that demonstrate the safety of the dropless technique in preventing serious infections and inflammation.
If you are recommended for cataract surgery, you can take advantage of this advanced-technology lens implant to regain clear vision at long, intermediate, and up-close distances without glasses! Afterward, patients can typically drive, watch TV, read an article, check a price tag, and use the computer without depending 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.
If you are recommended for cataract surgery, you can take advantage of one of the newest technologies in lens implantation today! Regain clear vision at long and up-close distances 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 coexisting ocular conditions or previous laser vision correction or for 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 Eyhance™ is the next generation of monofocal lens. What sets it apart from other monofolcal IOLs is the breakthrough design. It’s the first monofocal lens designed to slightly extend the depth of focus. Helps you see objects in the distance like traffic lights, stage performances and sporting events. May increase safety in low visibility situations such as driving at night. Designed for high-quality distance. You may still need glasses for up close activities.
If you have cataracts, and surgery is recommended, a lens implant will be put in 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.
Dr. Steinberg now utilizes 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 for those selecting Panoptix, Tecnis multifocal, or Toric lenses.
If you are interested in learning more about any of our cataract surgery procedures, call 845-897-9500 today to schedule an appointment.
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