With age, almost everyone eventually develops cataracts. This condition occurs as the proteins in the natural eye lens begin to break down. As the proteins clump together in various lens areas, cloudy vision ensues, halos around night lights and duller colors.
At Soroudi Vision, we specialize in cataract surgery in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles. Please don't hesitate to schedule a consultation if you suffer from cataracts.
The symptoms of cataracts can vary from person to person. However, the most common symptoms experienced include:
In most cases, the symptoms of cataracts will start out very minor, however, as cataracts gradually grow larger, the effects on your vision will become more pronounced.
It may be possible to ward off the speed of the deterioration of the eye’s natural lens by avoiding excessive sun exposure and wearing sunglasses with UV protection. However, over time, many people develop cataracts. The National Eye Institute reports that the risk of developing cataracts increases every decade, starting at age 40.
Sixty-one percent of women and thirty-nine percent of men will develop cataracts in their lifetime. It is imperative that after age 40, you have a regular eye examination. The earlier the condition is treated, the better. As the eye lens becomes thicker and cloudier with time, it can lead to eye inflammation and the risk of damaging the eye to the point of blindness.
We are to help and can treat your cataracts in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills at Soroudi Vision.
Cataracts affect people in a variety of ways and can develop on several parts of the eye lens.
Cataract surgery is a procedure in which the lens of your eye is removed and, typically, replaced with an artificial lens. The surgery is very common and entirely safe. Our innovative technology at Soroudi Advanced LASIK & Eye Centers allows our doctors to replace the lens with improved accuracy and precision.
Many people live with cataracts for a long time without ever choosing to undergo cataract surgery in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles. Ideally, you should consider having the procedure done as soon as your cataracts start interfering with your enjoyment of life or ability to function. In many cases, ophthalmologists will recommend having the surgery done when your cataracts complicate another eye treatment.
One great thing about cataract surgery is that there’s no possibility of your cataracts coming back. Because your lens will be replaced with an artificial lens, cataracts will never be able to develop in that eye again. However, if you have severe cataracts in both eyes, you will likely need to have two separate surgeries to replace both lenses.
The first step toward undergoing cataract surgery is to have a consultation with one of our skilled doctors. They will discuss the procedure with you, examine your eyes, and ensure that cataract surgery is your best option. Your doctor will also help you select your custom replacement lens.
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure, and your surgeon will begin by numbing your eye with eye drops or an injection. The ophthalmologist will then carefully remove the lens of your eye using the Ziemer Z8 Femtosecond Laser, an advanced device that allows for bladeless lens replacement surgery. Finally, the doctor will replace the lens with the custom lens that you’ve chosen in advance.
