Cataract surgery  involves replacing the natural lens within the eye with a new  a new artificial lens.  While most people think this is an operation for only the elderly, a surprising number of people are candidates for this procedure even as early as when they enter their forties.  Trauma, diabetes, steroid antiinflammatory medication, and heredity are often the cause for early cataract formation.  Often patients are confused as to when cataract surgery is appropriate for them.  A term often used by patients when questioning their surgeons is "are my cataracts ripe enough."  This term however, can lead to confusion  since it is somewhat arbitrary as to just when the cataract became "ripe."  A more realistic way of judging the appropriateness for surgery is when you notice increasing difficulty performing daily activities such as reading or driving a car. Once you have made the decision that cataract surgery is right fo

North Shore Eye Care has been at the forefront of cataract surgery for many years.  Cataract surgery is a quick and painless outpatient procedure in most cases.  Our Smithtown new York patients are able to stay in their own clothes and return to the comfort of their home the very same day.  Cataract surgery is performed through a microscopic incision using gentle computer controlled ultrasound called phacoemulsfication.  After the cloudy lens of the eye or cataract is removed a small intraocular lens or IOL is placed to restore vision.  Dr. Jeffrey Martin, Dr. Larry Zweibel and Dr. John Mauro are all board certified and specialize in advanced cataract surgery including premium implants.  We specialize in accommodating implants like crystalens and are a National Crystalens Cataract Surgery Center of Excellence.  Our board certified eye doctors and eye surgeons constantly strive for excellence and continually advance technique and technology.