Mature Cataract Begone: Blind to 20/20 in 5 minutes J.T. Kavanagh MD Eye Associates of South Texas скачать в хорошем качестве

Mature Cataract Begone: Blind to 20/20 in 5 minutes J.T. Kavanagh MD Eye Associates of South Texas

Dr. Kavanagh practices at Eye Associates of South Texas with offices in Seguin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Luling, Lockhart, San Marcos, La Vernia, Gonzales, and Hondo. 830-379-3937. www.eyeassociatesofsouthtexas.com or www.eyestx.com Mature Cataract: A mature cataract is an advanced form of cataract where the lens of the eye becomes completely opaque, leading to significant vision impairment or blindness. At this stage, the entire lens has clouded, making it difficult to see and often causing symptoms such as blurry vision, glare, difficulty with night vision, and faded colors. Cataract Surgery: Cataract surgery is a common and generally safe procedure to restore vision by removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The surgery begins with the application of anesthetic eye drops to numb the eye, followed by a small incision in the cornea. The clouded lens is then broken into smaller pieces using an ultrasound probe in a process called phacoemulsification, and the lens fragments are suctioned out of the eye. Next, an artificial intraocular lens is inserted through the same incision and positioned in the natural lens capsule. The incision may be left to heal naturally or closed with tiny stitches, and antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops are prescribed to prevent infection and inflammation. Dangers and Complications of Cataract Surgery: While cataract surgery is one of the safest surgical procedures, potential complications can include infection, which is rare but serious and can lead to vision loss. There can also be a temporary increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) post-surgery, and in some cases, the retina may peel away from its underlying tissue, resulting in retinal detachment. Another possible complication is posterior capsular opacification (PCO), where a secondary cataract forms, causing vision to become cloudy again. A specific complication known as the Argentinian Flag Sign can occur during the surgery, particularly with mature cataracts. This complication is characterized by the radial rupture of the anterior capsule, leading to a split appearance resembling the Argentinian flag (blue and white stripes). This complication can make the surgery more difficult and increase the risk of other issues, such as lens dislocation or damage to surrounding ocular structures. Understanding these risks helps in preparing for surgery and managing any potential complications effectively. Overall, cataract surgery typically results in significant improvements in vision and quality of life for patients. Dr. Kavanagh is fellowship-trained in Glaucoma. Dr. Kavanagh is a board-certified ophthalmologist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio Texas, where he has taught many residents cataract and glaucoma surgery. Dr. Kavanagh has performed over 20,000 cataract procedures with intraocular lens implantation. He performs laser cataract surgery and LASIK. He implants: PanOptix, Symfony, Vivity, Restor, Technis Multi Focal (MF), Crystalens, Toric IOLs.