Cataract Surgery

1 00:00:12.400 --> 00:00:15.260 At the time of cataract surgery, there are a number of options to consider 2 00:00:15.290 --> 00:00:19.700 whether to have a standard intraocular lens versus a premium intraocular lens 3 00:00:19.720 --> 00:00:24.380 that can eliminate or reduce the need for distance or near glasses, 4 00:00:24.400 --> 00:00:29.140 as well as less whether to have laser assisted cataract surgery or advanced FICO 5 00:00:29.170 --> 00:00:33.180 multiplication surgery, which utilizes ultrasound. 6 00:00:33.210 --> 00:00:35.500 Additionally, we can perform simultaneous 7 00:00:35.530 --> 00:00:39.020 procedures to treat other conditions, like glaucoma, 8 00:00:39.050 --> 00:00:43.860 where we use microincisional glaucoma surgery, otherwise known as migs. 9 00:00:43.880 --> 00:00:45.720 Keep in mind, all of these options are 10 00:00:45.750 --> 00:00:50.660 available in an outpatient ambulatory surgical center setting. 11 00:00:50.680 --> 00:00:52.460 Because cataract surgery has advanced so 12 00:00:52.490 --> 00:00:56.380 much over the years, it is often performed in less than ten to 15 minutes. 13 00:00:56.410 --> 00:01:02.100 This results in quick recovery time, often within days to a week or two. 14 00:01:02.120 --> 00:01:04.180 Recovery for cataract surgery is much less 15 00:01:04.210 --> 00:01:08.460 than what most patients would expect after leaving the outpatient facility. 16 00:01:08.490 --> 00:01:12.700 Most patients only experience minimal discomfort, their vision dramatically 17 00:01:12.730 --> 00:01:18.210 improves within days, and they may resume all normal activities within a week. 18 00:01:18.240 --> 00:01:20.020 If anyone would like more details 19 00:01:20.040 --> 00:01:22.920 on cataract surgery, please contact our office and set up an appointment.