Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which causes blurred vision. For elderly patients, cataracts are incredibly common. In fact, by the time Americans reach the age of 70, more than 50% either have a cataract or cataracts, or have already had at least one cataract surgery.

The two primary types of cataract surgeries:

1. Phacoemulsification (or simply phaco) is a cataract surgery technique in which a small entry point is made to one side of a patient’s cornea. A tiny probe is inserted into sub-corneal regions through the small entry point. The probe gives off ultrasonic waves that actually break up the clouded part of the lens enabling removal by suction. Phaco is the most opted for cataract alleviating surgical technique.
2. Extracapsular cataract surgery involves a long incision on the cornea. The clouded core of the affected lens is removed in one piece, without breaking it up with ultrasonic waves. Since there is a long incision on the cornea the patient recovery can be longer and the patient is advised to be careful not to bump or rub the eye for several months.

What happens after the cataract is removed?

Once the natural lens has been taken away, in most cases it is replaced with a synthetic lens called an IOL, or intraocular lens. IOLs require no maintenance and actually become fully integrated with the natural eye. The IOL focuses incoming light rays clearly and projects them onto the retina. Vision is improved and the IOL cannot be seen or felt. Deluxe or Premium IOLs can correct distance, near and intermediate vision. Toric IOLs can correct astigmatism.

What are the risks associated with cataract surgeries?

All surgical techniques involve risks. Even the most noninvasive surgery still involves the manipulation of bodily tissues, a process given to inherit levels of risk. Although cataract surgeries are performed hundreds of thousands of times every year in America alone, and are generally considered to be very safe, the following risks may still be encountered postoperatively:

• Infection;
• Bleeding;
• Reaction to certain prescribed medications;
• Slightly increased risk of retinal detachment;
• Vision flashes and “floaters”
• More…

There’s generally very little or no pain associated with cataract surgeries. Complications are few and success rates are very high. Remember that cataracts that do not receive prompt and effective medical intervention can lead to total loss of sight. Still, when entering into any surgical situation, you need to exercise caution and make sure that you have all of your questions answered thoroughly before the procedure. Talk to an experienced cataract surgeon today in order to make sure that cataract surgery is right for you.

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1. PERSONALLY MEET WITH YOUR LASIK SURGEON BEFORE THE DAY OF SURGERY

This is important to see if there is a comfort level with the patient and surgeon. Is the surgeon rushed and seems like there are more important matters he/she needs to get to? If you have follow up questions, how easy is it to reach surgeon – is surgeons e-mail or cell phone made available for concerns or questions? People generally know their gut feeling when they meet someone else. If you get a bad gut feeling, listen to it and seek another doctor.

2. RESEARCH THE SURGEON’S EXPERIENCE

Run a Google search on the surgeon to find out if there are numerous complaints. Look up the surgeon on your state medical board to see if there are any issues with the medical license.

3. SEEK THIRD-PARTY ASSESSMENTS OF SURGEON AND LASIK CENTER

Are there just a few happy patients on the website or is there a plethora of patients commenting? Social media sites allow unbiased, unfiltered patient assessments of the LASIK center.

4. EVALUATE THE LASIK CENTER IN PERSON

When you visit the LASIK center, is it clean and tidy or does it look like the kitchen of a “greasy spoon” diner? The latter might be fine for bacon and eggs, but not for eye surgery! Are the staff caring, polite, and genuinely interested in helping you? Everything in a medical practice trickles from the top down, so if the staff is rude and insensitive you can bet the doctor probably is as well.

5. FOUR ESSENTIAL TESTS

1) Dry eye check – if dry eyes are found on LASIK testing and NOT addressed, it increases risk of dry eye problems after LASIK

2) Pupil size check – some studies have shown increase risk of halos and glare from large pupils, while other studies have failed to show an association. Either way, pupil checking is a must.

3) Corneal mapping (topography) – the shape of the cornea can eliminate a patient from being a LASIK candidate and indicate appropriate alternative procedures like PRK or Visian ICL. LASIK done on a misshapen cornea that was not evaluated with corneal mapping can lead to double vision.

4) Corneal thickness (pachymetry) – LASIK on corneas that are too thin can weaken the strength of the cornea causing it to bulge out and turn into a condition called keratoconus that may lead to triple or quadruple images in vision.

Risk: sunlight is very intense and the ultraviolet light can cause permanent, chronic yellowing (pinguecula) and redness (pterygium) in the whites of the eyes. Unprotected sun exposure increases risk of cataract development and macular degeneration. People with darker pigmented skin (Blacks, Hispanics, Asian) have high risk of sun causing permanent brown spots in whites of eyes.

I-Brite can treat the yellowing, bloodshot, and pigmented eyes that are caused by years of being in the sun; sun damage begins starting as a child playing outside without sunglasses.

Recommendations to decrease sun damage to eyes:

•Wear sunglasses

•Wear hat

•Best protection is wear both sunglasses and hat since hat blocks light coming in from above rim of sunglasses

•Be sure sunglasses have good wrap around design to block light from sides

•Wear sports sunglasses or goggles in swimming pool or ocean since water gives reflection of sunlight so double UV exposure

•Never look directly at the sun since it can cause retina damage

•Apply an artificial tear drop prior to pro-longer period of time in sun, think of this as sunblock for your eye

•Have your children start weaing sunglasses (we started our 4 y.o. twin girls in sunglasses when they were just one year old).

•Don’t apply sunscreen too close to the eyes as it can get in and burn – if you are exercising while wearing sunscreen don’t apply to eyelids as sweat will cause it to get into the eyes which can burn

•Avoid opening your eyes in a swimming pool with chemical chlorine as it cause caused blurred vision for the rest of the day

•Swim with swimming goggles with tinted UV protection – they also allow you to open your eyes under water

•If you’ve been out in the sun all day and wake up the next day with painful eyes, put artificial tears in. If still painful, see eye doctor right away.

•If you’re playing Summer contact sports like basketball, be sure to wear protective sports goggles or shields. Ditto for Summer hobbyists who work with tools (like grinding) to protect eyes from flying foreign objects that act like tiny missiles and can damage eyes.

·         Temporary redness and/or bruising after surgery;

·         Temporary sensitivity to light;

·         Some stinging when applying eye drops after procedure;

·         Temporary swelling of eyelids;

·         Some degree of temporary discomfort;

·         Dryness while healing;

I-BRITE™ eye whitening surgery techniques are designed to be minimally invasive, very comfortable and quick to recover from. 

I-BRITE™  removes unsightly discolorations and red veins that make the sclera appear dull, dingy, unhealthy, bloodshot and more.

Although it’s possible to return to work the day after the procedure, many patients take off for 1 week. Gardening and other dusty tasks should be avoided for 2 weeks after the procedure, as should swimming. The I-BRITE™ surgical procedure is not recommended for women who are pregnant.

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·         100% no-stitch, no-graft, very comfortable procedure;

·         Removes the majority of red veins and the yellow/brown discoloration in the white areas of the eyes (sclera);

·         Fast procedure: normally less than 1/2 hour to complete, per eye;

·         Patients are able to return to work the day after the procedure in many cases;

·         Full, brilliantly white results able to be seen in as little as three weeks;

The I-BRITE™ procedure instantly begins to rebuild faded confidence. Those afflicted with eye discoloration, and bloody veins that make them look like they’re constantly drunk, suffer. After a quick 15 to 30 minute eye whitening procedure, years of suffering can be ended. A truly whiter, brighter future is able to be enjoyed.

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Today’s LASIK equipment produces amazingly accurate results and risks are minimal compared to the LASIK of 5 years ago.

The primary way to reduce risks and complications is to be sure you find a surgeon who has been fellowship trained – this is an additional training period after completion of residency. Also, be sure they specialize in the area of refractive surgery – for example they are performing LASIK consistently on a weekly basis.

Fully approved by the FDA, Custom Wavefront LASIK eye surgeries, although rare have certain postoperative risks associated including:

• Dry eyes;
• Reduced vision;
• Infection;
• Inflammation;
• Still having the need for corrective lenses;

◦ In such cases, the prescription for corrective lenses, most likely very low powered, would help to sharpen or increase crispness for fine print, prolonged periods of reading, or night time driving;

The ultra-modern equipment used to perform Custom Wavefront LASIK procedures precisely monitors the movement or your eyes 4000 times every second. Even if a patient shifts during the procedure, absolutely no damage will occur. In fact, the energy from the laser is so mild that it cannot even be felt on bare skin. The equipment is fully capable of treating large diameter corneas and features a computerized flap protector. Infrared pupil measuring equipment has been specially designed to minimize the possibility of glare/halos and other nighttime vision disorders.

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What is a cataract?

A cataract is a general clouding that develops in the midsections of the crystalline lenses of the eyeballs. Cataracts can vary is severity from quite mild to causing complete opaqueness. Light rays are obstructed from entering the eye for processing and the result is disrupted vision that worsens over time.

Cataract surgeries are some of the safest and most performed eye enhancement operations across the planet.

A step-by-step guide to cataract surgery:

• First, the surgeon will create a very entry point at the outer edge of the cornea;

◦ Entry point is only big enough for surgical instruments to be able to fit through;

• After making the entry, the surgeon gently peels away the top layer of the lens;

◦ This allows access to the inner areas of the lens where the cataract has developed;

• Next, the cataract is broken into smaller segments and removed with a special surgical tool like an ultrasound;

• A replacement lens is inserted into the space where the natural lens used to be;

◦There are various types of advanced lens that can be used. These lenses have the ability to correct distance, near and intermediate vision – also there is a lens that can correct astigmatism.

◦Many patients are able to reduce their need for glasses after cataract surgery with the availability of advanced lenses that are multi-focal (distance, near and intermediate vision).

• The entry point is so small that it is often watertight and requires no suturing whatsoever;

• Healing is rapid and complications are rarely experienced.

Other facts about cataracts and cataract surgery:

• Early cataract development may cause a shift in prescription, such as increased myopia (nearsightedness);

• The gradual “yellowing” associated with cataract development often causes patients to ineffectively perceive blue hues and white paper often looks dingy;

• The condition most often affects both eyes, although one eye normally is affected before the other;

• Left untreated for too long, cataracts can and do cause a dramatic decrease in vision;

Cataract surgery is a safe, cost-effective method to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of cataracts. It’s advisable to consult with a cataract surgeon and make sure that all of your questions and concerns are addressed prior to committing to the procedure.

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The I-BRITE™ procedure is a no-stitch, no-graph conjunctiva removal procedure that whiten and brightens the eye by delicately removing excessive red veins, yellow growths, or areas of brown pigmentation.

I-BRITE™ is comfortable, quick and very easy to recover from. The white areas of the eyes (sclera) are covered by a thin membrane called the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is home to the majority of unsightly discolorations and red veins that make the sclera appear dull, dingy, unhealthy, bloodshot and more. Conjunctiva that is in poor shape can be efficiently removed, in which case it will regenerate. The crystal clear, newly-regenerated conjunctiva makes patients’ eyes appear brighter and whiter than they can ever remember them being.

Here are more facts about the I-BRITE™:

·         Is available for appropriate candidates 16 and older;

·         Very high success rates with very few instances of secondary surgeries being needed;

·         Monthly follow-up appointments required for the first 3 months after procedure;

·         Annual eye exams are recommended;

·         Is possible those who wear contact lenses;

·         Removes pterygium or pinguecula;

·         Does not require amniotic membrane transplant (AMT);

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What are Visian ICL lenses?

Visian ICL lens inserts are highly biocompatible lenses that are positioned behind the irises to reduce moderate to severe myopia (nearsightedness). They are manufactured from Collamer and cause no reaction in the eyes. Collamer also contains a filter for providing protection from ultraviolet rays of light.

How long have Visian ICL lenses been available?

Visian ICL lenses were researched and developed over 13 years in Europe. They are now available in the US as well. In fact, more than 50,000 people have now been fitted with them.

Do Visian ICL lenses eliminate the need for eye glasses and contact lenses?

That depends on the severity of an individual’s nearsightedness. Most patients have a 95-99% reduction of overall prescription. Some patients will wear a light pair of glasses for driving or reading. These lenses can correct -3.00 to -16.00 diopters of myopia (nearsightedness).

How long can Visian ICL lenses be worn?

Visian ICL lenses are intended for permanency and maintenance-free performance. They are inserted behind the irises in the posterior chamber, in front of the natural lenses. They cannot be detected by others. If your vision changes over time, or other procedures become necessary, Visian ICL lenses can be easily removed, changed and/or reinserted.

Is the procedure for inserting Visian ICL lenses complicated?

Visian lenses are inserted on an outpatient basis and each eye can be completed in roughly 15 minutes. The procedure is minimally invasive and has very few post-operative complications associated. Also, little discomfort is reported from patients. Eye drops and case-dependent medications will be prescribed. A follow-up visit is required the day after the procedure. In addition, most patients report that they cannot even feel the lenses after placement.

Visian ICL permanent lenses provide a cost-effective way to alleviate the moderate to severe vision impairment symptoms associated with keratoconus.

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The eye whitening I-BRITE™ conjunctival removal procedure can take away unhealthy conjunctiva tissues and restore the vibrant, youthful whiteness that your eyes use to display.

What is conjunctiva anyway?

The white regions of human eyes are called sclera. Sclera is covered by a thin, transparent mucus membrane known as the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva actually lines the inside of the eyelids and also reaches out to cover the sclera, but not the cornea. Due to the affects of aging, the elements, bacteria and more, the conjunctiva can become dull, bloodshot, discolored and more.

The three sections of conjunctival:

1. Thin bulbar conjunctiva covers the inner surfaces (posterior) of the eyelids;
2. Moderately thick palpebral conjunctiva covers the outer surfaces of the eyeball’s sclera;
3. Fornix conjunctiva makes the transition between the anterior eyeball in the posterior eyelid;

The differences between pinguecula, pterygium and conjunctival hemorrhages:

Pinguecula refers to the fatty degeneration of conjunctiva tissues. Conjunctiva tissue is made up largely of almost-invisible collagen fibers that break down and get replaced by dingy, thick fibers. In some cases, calcium crystals are also found to have formed with this condition. Yellow, sometimes white, conjunctiva tissue results proximal to the cornea.

Pterygium refers to conjunctiva tissue that is inflamed and has blood vessels infused. Pterygiums may result from years of suffering with pingueculas. This condition is often progressive and will spread to the cornea if not treated promptly and effectively. Pterygiums are almost always diagnosed near the nasal area of the conjunctiva. This type of disorder can warp the cornea and cause astigmatism.

Subconjunctival hemorrhages display pooled blood beneath the transparent layer of conjunctiva. Very distinct when contrasted against the sclera, subconjunctival hemorrhages, although horribly unsightly in many cases, are absolutely harmless and do not affect the patient’s ability to see. The pooled blood reabsorbs naturally within just a few weeks and no medical intervention is required.

Benefits of choosing the I-BRITE™ minimally invasive surgical technique for eye whitening and restoring conjunctiva discoloration:

• Requires no stitching, no grafting and causes very little discomfort for patients;
• Takes away the discoloration, dingy yellow, red veins, brown pigmentations and more from the sclera of the eyes;
• Each eye requires only about 20-40 minutes to perform the I-BRITE™ technique on;
• I-BRITE™ eye whitening patients are able to return to their jobs the day following the procedure;
• Eyes will continue to brighten over the course of several weeks. Full-scale eye whitening results are most often experienced in 8 to 16 weeks after the procedure.

Learn more about how simple, safe and effective I-BRITE™ eye whitening conjunctiva removal procedures; and get back the bright white eyes that you want!

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