Seeing Past Your Cataract Symptoms

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Oct 25, 2021 2:34:27 PM

When you have cataract surgery it marks the beginning of a whole new world of possibilities - from not needing to wear your glasses all the time, to being able to drive at night easily again. 

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment in the US. Because cataracts form slowly and over a long period of time, many people suffer from this condition without even realizing it. Today, cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. And as the U.S. population ages, more than 30 million Americans are expected to have cataracts by the year 2020.

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New trifocal lens available for cataract patients

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Apr 15, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Dr. Kenneth Lindahl is the first Ophthalmologist in the greater Rochester area to offer the newest, FDA approved Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) for cataract patients, the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL.

What's an IOL? Learn more here.

PanOptix is already one of the leading presbyopia-correcting IOLs in more than 70 countries, but has only been FDA approved in the US since 2019. It is designed for today’s active lifestyles, from viewing mobile devices and computer screens to high-quality distance vision in a range of lighting conditions.

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Cataract Surgery: Blade vs. Blade-free?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Oct 28, 2020 5:03:21 PM

Blade-free laser cataract surgery costs more, but offers the potential for better results and less inflammation than the traditional procedure.

Traditional cataract surgery, by comparison, hasn’t changed much in more than 30 years—it’s still performed by using a small blade held by a human hand. 

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