Smithtown and Riverhead Cataract Surgery
In Smithtown and Riverhead New York in Long Island, there is an outstanding eye care practice, North Shore Eye Care. Our board certified cataract experts are leaders in the field of cataract surgery and are ready to help you on your way to clearer vision. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye that occurs with age, UV light exposure, certain medicines and certain systemic medical conditions. Cataracts cause glare with sunlight, glare with oncoming headlights while driving at night and blurred vision. When vision gets bad enough that it interferes with quality of life, cataract surgery is considered. Our cataract surgeons perform cataract surgery through a microscopic incision using eye drop anesthesia. Patients are able to stay in their own clothes and receive IV sedation for comfort. No needles are used around the eyes and an eye patch is not necessary in most cases. Our patients lie comfortably on a cushioned bed and look at a bright light. Cataract surgery takes a few minutes and patients are able to return to the comfort of their home the very same day.
In cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is removed through a small incision and then an intraocular implant lens is placed in the eye. The intraocular lens sits where the natural cataract lens originally. Our cataract experts in Smithtown and Riverhead use computer controlled ultrasound called phacoemulsification. With this technique, ultrasound energy is used to break the defective lens into small pieces and then remove them through a small incision. The procedure takes a few minutes and the standard implant corrects farsightedness and nearsightedness. There are also premium implants that correct astigmatism or correct near and far. The astigmatism correcting Toric implant reduces or eliminates astigmatism and the Crystalens , Restor, and the Tecnis Multifocal are designed to help patients see well at far and near. Our cataract surgeons have a LASIK facility right in Smithtown and therefore, we are able to correct small amounts of prescription that may remain following premium cataract surgery. If this is needed, we perform the laser vision correction at no cost. To help finance premium cataract surgery, we offer zero percent financing for two years.
If you have been told that you have a cataract, come in and see one of our excellent eye surgeons in Smithtown or Riverhead in Long Island and we will be happy to discuss your options.