W. Satar, M.D.
Cataract & Laser Surgeon
Ophthalmologist - Eye doctor
800.252.1067
For an appointment at any location
Do you always think your glasess are dirty but cleaning does not help?
How Do I know a cataract is developing?
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Hazy & blurry vision\
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Double vision at times
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Glare in the sunlight
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Haloes might surround light making night driving difficult
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faded colores
Could it be a cataract?
What is a Cataract ?
A cataract is cloudining of the natural lens of the eye.
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Age
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Heridity or Birth defects
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Certain Diseases like DIABETES
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Certain medications like STEROIDS
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Ultra violet & Infra red radiations
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Smoking
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Injury
What Causes Cataracts
Dense Mature Cataracts
A comperhensive eye exam at the office
in a comfortable environmentand with compationate experienced staff
Full explanation of your treatment
options with the risks and benefits
The cloudy lens of the eye is gently replaced with a clear artificial intra ocular lens implant
Cataract Surgery
Options
The Day Of Cataract Surgery
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You arrive at the out patient area of the facility at a designated time and register
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You will then be escorted to the pre op area where you would be prepared forsurgery
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Then to the operating room. The procedure takes about ten minutes most of the time. You will be sedated for comfort
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After surgery you will be taken to the recovery area , monitored and released home
Q When should I be at the facility the day of surgery?
A The facility would notify you a day or two prior to your surgery
Q Can I take my medications the day of surgery?
A You should take the medications the morning of surgery with a sip of water unless instructed by our office otherwise.
Q Can I take my insulin for Diabetes the morning of surgery?
A You should take 1/2 the dose of insulin the morning of surgery and bring your insulin with you to the facility.
Q Will I have pain during surgery?
A You will be given sedation during surgery. Almost all patients have no pain during surgery.
Q How long should I expect to be at the facility?
A 1 1/2 TO 3 Hours
Q How long does the surgery take?
A Less than ten minutes most of the time.
Q When would I see the doctor after surgery?
A The nurse would give you detailed instructions after surgery together with an appointment for follow up.
Q Do I have any restrictions after cataract surgery?
A Modern cataract surgery allows for minimal restrictions. You would be instructed by the nurse upon discharge.
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