Cataract Surgery In C Springs – AcrySof ReSTOR, Crystalens, ReZoom, Tecnis

Cataract Surgery In C Springs – AcrySof ReSTOR, Crystalens, ReZoom, Tecnis

Colorado Springs cataract patients are fortunate to have some of the best eye surgeons in the region. These top cataract surgeons use the "no- stitch, no-patch, no-needle" procedure to treat C Springs patients and restore their vision. These eye surgeons have been through four years of medical school, one year of internship and three to four years of ophthalmology residency. Many have also undergone specialty fellowship training where they learned the newest treatment techniques for Colorado Springs cataract patients.

Cataract Surgery – The Procedure

Cataract surgery is a relatively painless procedure where the natural lens is removed, because it has become cloudy from cataracts, and is replaced with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). The IOL is designed to replace the focusing power of the natural lens. If the IOL is chosen properly, the cataract surgery patient can achieve clear distance vision without the need for glasses. The standard IOL provides very high quality vision, but it cannot change focus from near to distance objects, the way a young lens can. For example, if a Colorado Springs patient requires reading glasses in order to be able to see newsprint or a menu before surgery, then after surgery using a standard IOL, the patient will continue to require reading glasses. Recently, premium IOLs have been introduced, which can correct for both near and distance vision. These premium IOLs are known as AcrySof ReSTOR, Crystalens, ReZoom and Tecnis. More than 90 percent of patients who have been implanted with a premium IOL are able to see at distance and close objects without glasses. You should consult a top cataract surgeon to determine if one of these lenses could work for you. The surgeon can describe each of the IOLs and how they work. The cost for an AcrySof ReSTOR, ReZoom, Crystalens or Tecnis IOL may be more than a standard IOL and may not be covered by Medicare or insurance. Be sure to ask the cataract surgeon about the cost and various financing options.

C Springs as a Destination For Surgery

Because the Colorado Springs area has such scenic beauty, many patients come from across the state to have cataract surgery and to enjoy the beautiful surroundings with their newfound vision. One of the more popular spots to enjoy scenic beauty is on the top of Pikes Peak. The peak rises more than 14,000 feet above sea level and offers views that stretch from Kansas to the continental divide. Pikes Peak has also been designated as an historic landmark.

For those patients who would like other types of procedures, the top cataract surgeons in the Springs also typically offer facial cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections and hair loss treatments. To learn more about body procedures and potential side effects of these procedures, such as breast implants complications, the eye surgeon can recommend a local board-certified plastic surgeon.