Cataract Management
Cataract Surgery Management in Brooklyn & Woodmere
For over 35+ years Arnold J. Stein MD delivered excellent cataract surgery in Brooklyn & Woodmere. Today, he co-manages the cataract surgery post-op office visits.
Please call our office today to schedule a consultation.
What Is A Cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye affecting approximately 24.5 million in America, a leading cause of vision impairment. For people with cataracts, vision can appear cloudy and blurry, similar to a mist, frosted, or fogged-up window.
Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/cataract-surgery-infographic
Clouded or blurry vision caused by cataracts develops slowly over time which may affect your quality of life and may cause difficulty reading, driving a vehicle, or vision at night.
If you are experiencing impaired vision you may be a candidate for cataract surgery by an experienced ophthalmologist to improve your vision. Dr. Stein will be able to determine if you are a candidate and recommend a reputable surgeon.
Video Source: "Cataract Facts by EyeSmart" – American Academy of Ophthalmology
Video Source: “Cataract Formation” by EyeSmart - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Common Cataract Symptoms
Blurred vision or glare
Difficulty reading requiring increased light or moving reading material at different arm’s length
Difficulty driving at night
Double vision in one eye
During Surgery
Cataract surgery is most common surgical procedure performed. About 3.6 million surgeries are performed annually in the US and more than 20 million will be performed worldwide.
Cataract surgery is a two-step outpatient procedure which typically takes 20-40 minutes.
It consists of removing the cloudy lens through a small incision, breaking up the cataract into small pieces, vacuuming them out and replacing the lens with an implant. Many patients heal within weeks after having this sight-restoring procedure.
Video Source: "Cataract Surgery" by EyeSmart – American Academy of Ophthalmology
Postop Surgery and Recovery
You may experience itching; fluid discharge and mild discomfort for several days after the surgery while your eyes heal. Discomfort should disappear within a few days.
Dr. Stein will typically recommend eye drops daily to aid in the healing process. Eye protection including sunglasses or eye shield is recommended to protect your new eyes.
On average, healing occurs within 6 weeks and you will see Dr. Stein at intervals to check on your healing progress and ensure you get the outcome desired.
Cataract Patient Review
“Dr. Stein has been our most trusted doctor for 35 years. He is very knowledgeable, caring and very responsive. My wife Paulette has had successful Cataract surgery and she is very satisfied with the result. We recommend Dr. Stein to all of our friends and family.”
Schedule A Consultation
Your next step to improve your vision is a consultation with Dr. Stein. For over 35+ years he has delivered excellent cataract treatment in Brooklyn and Woodmere. Please call our office today to schedule a consultation.