How Cataract Surgery Has Improved in the Past Decade

Over the past decade, our team of premier surgeons at Invision Eye Care has seen incredible advancements in cataract surgery. These improvements have made the procedure safer, faster, and more effective for our patients. It’s not your mom’s cataract surgery anymore — it’s a whole new world of vision innovations.

In this blog, our experienced cataract specialists are excited to share how these advances can benefit you and help you feel confident about your surgery.

Advances in Technology

Laser-assisted technology is a groundbreaking change in the way we perform cataract surgery. This advanced method has become increasingly widespread in the last decade.

Traditional cataract surgery involves making incisions with a surgical blade, but with laser, we can make precise incisions and soften the cataract, making removal easier. Laser technology minimizes damage to the eye, reduces the risk of complications, and speeds up recovery.

Improved Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)

Another area of improvement is the evolution of IOLs. While IOLs were first created in 1949 , they've come a long way, particularly in the last decade. Original IOLs could only correct vision at one distance, leaving most people needing glasses after surgery.

Today, many advanced IOLs correct multiple vision issues simultaneously. These include multifocal lenses and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses, which correct for both near and far vision and astigmatism. Today's IOLs can even correct presbyopia (age-related near-vision blurriness). So, you might not need glasses with your new custom IOLs.

We offer "lifestyle cataract surgery," in which we remove your cataract and place a custom-chosen IOL to correct all aspects of your vision.

Our surgeons use the most advanced IOLs, including PanOptix, Crystalens, Eyhance, Vivity, Tecnis, and others, to ensure the best results for our patients.

Enhanced Patient Experiences

Over the last 10 years, cataract surgery has become far more comfortable for patients. Innovative anesthesia and sedation techniques make the procedure virtually painless.

Pre- and post-op care are now streamlined. At Invision Eye Care, we have a well-established process to guide you through every step of cataract surgery. This helps ensure easier patient experiences and contributes to faster overall recoveries.

We also limit the number of cataract surgeries we perform each day to ensure that our surgeons have plenty of time to spend with each patient and can customize surgeries for optimal outcomes.

Safe and Effective Vision Correction with Cataract Surgery

With these advancements, cataract surgery has become one of modern medicine's safest and most effective procedures. If you or a loved one is struggling with cataract-related vision changes, now is the time to consider this life-changing surgery.

Our experienced team at Invision Eyecare is here to guide you through every step of the process. Contact us by calling (732) 210-0140. We’re happy to tell you how cataract surgery can help you see the world clearly again.