Cataract Eye Surgery

In Oklahoma City and Edmond, Oklahoma

 

Questions about Cataract Surgery

Cataracts are a clouding which gradually forms in the  lens of the eye,  which is normally clear to allow light through. Dr. Chris Hummel and Dr. Deena Sylvester have provided cataract surgery to thousands of Oklahoma residents for many years now and have accumulated a great deal of knowledge and experience with it.

 

Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens. It can even give you better vision than you had before the cataract began to form.

 

Symptoms of cataracts can include:

• Blurred vision
• Glare
• Light sensitivity
• Halos
• Color distortion

The Procedure
There are no shots to be given, no stitches needed, and you need wear no patch afterwards. The procedure is quick and painless. Your time at the Surgery Center is usually about 3 hours.
 

• A topical anesthetic is administered to numb your eye
• A tiny incision is made on each side of the eye
• Silent and painless ultrasound is used to disintegrate the clouded lens
• The cataract particles are gently suctioned out of your eye
• An intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted to replace your natural lens

The incision heals on its own. You will notice improved vision immediately and full results within a few days or a few weeks. You should be able to resume your normal activities shortly after your procedure.

 

Until very recently, the only intraocular lens used  in cataract surgery was a Monofocal lens. The lens implant will correct some refractive error, but most patients still need glasses after cataract surgery.  Dr. Hummel has improved the vision of thousands of happy Oklahomans with monofocal IOLs.

Some patients will benefit from the newer deluxe, presbyopia correcting  IOLs. There are various styles available which can provide excellent results for patients who desire to go without  corrective lenses under most circumstances following cataract surgery. Implantation of the presbyopia correcting intraocular lens  is considered by Medicare and other insurance companies as refractive surgery and this advanced technology is not fully covered by  insurance.

 

1.  Crystalens™
Crystalens IOLs have a hinged design that allows you to focus them with your eye muscles. Those little muscles can pull them forward and backward, giving you clear vision at both far and close distances.

You can read more on our Crystalens page.

 

2.  ReSTOR®
ReSTOR is a multifocal IOL. Rather than working with your eye muscles, as Crystalens does, ReSTOR has zones in its design, each set for a certain range of distances. in focus to provide clear distance and near vision.

Learn more about the ReSTOR IOL by reading our ReSTOR page.

 

3.  ReZoom™
ReZoom is also a multifocal IOL. It uses a technology called Balanced View Optics to create carefully proportioned zones of focus. These visual zones give you clear vision at varying distances and in a variety of lighting conditions.

More detail on our ReZoom page

 

Presbyopia
Like cataracts, presbyopia occurs as a natural part of aging. The eye becomes limited to distance vision and can’t change to focus on close-up objects. That’s why reading glasses become necessary during mid-life. The way to surgically treat presbyopia is to replace the lens with a deluxe presbyopia correcting IOL.

 

You can read more on our Presbyopia: What is it? page.

 

At Hummel Eye Associates, we are known for our advanced cataract procedures. We can help you choose the IOL that will be right for you, so that you can see your best. Contact us today and schedule your initial consultation.

 

(405)755-6111
Hummel Eye Associates
See Your Best…See Hummel!
4205 McAuley Blvd. #401
Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Fax: (405)755-6298