Cataracts typically occur in individuals over 65 years of age and are associated with a gradual loss of visual clarity. Difficulty with driving caused by poor vision, particularly at night, is the most common early symptom of cataract changes. During the past several years, tremendous advances have been made in the treatment of cataracts. These advances have lead to safer procedures with more rapid visual recovery. At our facility, the cataract procedure is performed in the office surgical suite under local anesthesia.
Present techniques allow patients to return home shortly after the procedure.
The eye patch is removed on the afternoon of surgery and visual recovery begins immediately. Patients are typically able to resume all their normal activities within a few days of the procedure. Through a continuous evolution of new technology, Dr. Colvard hopes to make this remarkable successful procedure even simpler, more reliable, and safer. Glaucoma is caused by an excessive pressure within the eye. In every eye there is a nutrient fluid, called aqueous, which is produced to maintain the health of the intraocular tissues.