Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW multi-focal, accommodating and astigmatic correction IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. These include the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, Crystalens® and the AcrySof® Toric IOL. If you are seeking one of these options, please feel free to consult our staff.
We are proud to provide excellence in pediatric eye care services with recognized leaders in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Gold, Dr. Blumenfeld and Dr. Ikeda also treat adult eye muscle disorders. If you are seeking child vision care in Florida, please make sure to contact us. Our practice has placed a unique emphasis on this type of eye care. Our pediatric eye care services in Florida include crossed eye correction, blocked tear ducts, lazy eye or amblyopia, retinopathy and children's eye exams.
What are Cataracts?
About Cataracts:
What are Cataracts?
Cataract Surgery
Premium IOLs to Reduce
Dependence on Glasses
After Surgery:
Multifocal (AcrySof® ReSTOR®)
Accomodating (Crystalens®)
Astigmatic (AcrySof® Toric)
David B. Auerbach, D.O.
Eye Physicians of Central Florida is proud to provide excellence in modern cataract surgery with three skilled and experienced ophthalmic surgeons – David B. Auerbach, D.O. and Victor B. Thomas, M.D, and Lynda Z. Kleiman, M.D.
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and the number one cause of poor vision in the U.S. In fact:
- More than half of Americans age 65 and older have a cataract, and it is thought that nearly everyone will develop one if they live long enough.
- The total number of people who will have cataracts is estimated to rise to more than 30 million by 2020.
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. The lens is responsible for focusing light rays on the retina at the back of the eye to produce a sharp image of what we see. When the lens becomes cloudy, the light rays cannot pass easily through it, and the image becomes blurry. Cataracts usually develop as part of the aging process but can also come from eye injuries, systemic diseases, certain medications and genetic inheritance.
The good news is cataracts are correctable. If your vision is only a little blurry, the cataract may need no treatment at all. Sometimes changing your eyeglass prescription may improve your vision for awhile. However, if a change in eyeglasses does not help, you may need cataract surgery. There are no medications, eye drops, exercises or glasses that will cause cataracts to disappear once they have formed. When you are not able to see well enough to do the things you like to do, cataract surgery should be considered. It is the only way to remove a cataract.
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| Lynda Z. Kleiman | Victor B. Thomas, M.D. |
