Hello Terri, Thank you for your question. I can't really speculate about your condition without taking a look. I would recommend taking your doctor's advice and seeing a qualified ophthalmologist. We would be happy to see you in our office. Eye issues of a medical nature are usually covered by your medical insurance.    « less

As you may know, a cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in your eye, which can result in blurred vision. The only permanent treatment is cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is safe and effective — and it’s the most commonly performed surgery in the United States. Over 3 million Americans successfully have the procedure every year. The standard replacement cataract lens is a fixed lens, meaning it restores your distance vision. Bifocals or trifocals are almost always needed after standard cataract surgery. Crystalens is a premium cataract replacement lens that is an improvement over a standard lens in that it may provide a much broader range of vision without glasses after cataract surgery. While there are other types of vision-correcting cataract replacement lenses, we consider Crystalens to be the top of the line in terms of cataract treatment with vision correction and there is a premium attached to that. If the patient qualifies, Medicare or other insurance usually covers up to a certain dollar amount for cataract surgery, then there is a charge above that amount that covers the vision-correction part of the Crystalens procedure for which the patient is responsible. Only you and your ophthalmologist can determine which treatment or procedure is right for you, so please remember to have eye exams at least every two years (more often if you are diabetic or have other health or vision issues).    « less

Hello Lisa, I can definitely understand your frustration. I wish I could offer a better answer, but the truth is that there is no way of knowing the best course of treatment for your situation without an exam. I would encourage you to speak with your ophthalmologist, or if you don't currently have one, give us a call and we will do our best to help. Kind regards, CCT   « less

Hello Ruby, First, let me say that every patient is different and I would encourage you to come in for a free consultation regarding your specific condition. That being said, if you are over 45, you may be a candidate for Conductive Keratoplasty (CK), a convenient and safe procedure that can improve your ability to focus on near objects without reading glasses. With CK, your surgeon uses radio waves to reshape the cornea of your eye – meaning that the procedure is virtually painless with a speedy recovery and minimal side effects. If you have begun to develop cataracts, you may want to consider options for the new generation of accommodating intraocular lenses (IOL), such as Crystalens®, that can reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses – even reading glasses. Crystalens is an implanted lens that works naturally with your eyes’ muscles to give you the quality of vision you enjoyed when you were younger. The design element that makes Crystalens the state-of-the-art replacement lens are “hinges” which are designed to allow the lens to move, or accommodate to focus on objects near, far and all distances in-between seamlessly. Again, I encourage you to take advantage of our free consultation to determine your options for achieving your own personal best vision. You can call Jaime at 588-3937 to set it up if you would like. Thank you for your question, CCT    « less