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Make Sure Your Vision is Healthy
Early diagnosis and treatment is paramount to preserving your vision. If you are experiencing blurry vision, dimming, glare or double vision, call and schedule your appointment at the Center for Total Eye Care today. |
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Westminster:
826 Washington Road, Suite 200
Westminster, MD 21157
Tel: (410) 848-0020
Tel: (410) 876-3333
Fax: (410) 840-9133
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Eldersburg:
1380 Progress Way, Suite 108
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Tel: (410)795-6300
Fax: (410)795-0642
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Carroll Co. Eye Surgery Center
410 Malcolm Dr, Suite B
Westminster, MD 21157
Tel: (410) 871-3438
Westminster, MD 21157
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Call 410-848-0020
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Cataract Surgery |
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Cataracts are a major cause of vision loss worldwide; almost 20 million people are blind because of the condition. Many people think of cataracts as alarming, assuming that if they get them, they will become blind. However, advanced cataract surgery can restore lost sight in most cases. In the United States, more than one million cataract surgeries are performed annually.
What Is A Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the transparent part of your eye called the lens. A normally clear lens focuses light onto the retina, which is located in the back of the eye. When the lens becomes cloudy and opaque, light cannot pass through to the retina, resulting in blurry or cloudy vision.
What Causes Cataracts
Cataracts are most directly associated with the aging process. As the body ages, the normally transparent lens begins to harden and yellow and becomes cloudy. There is increasing evidence that lifelong exposure to ultraviolet light contributes to the formation of cataracts. Over half of all people aged 65 or older have some degree of cataract development. In addition, eye injuries, certain medications, diabetes, kidney disease and smoking may contribute to the formation of cataracts.
Cataract Surgery
Since there is presently no medical treatment to prevent cataracts or reverse them once they develop, the only treatment for cataracts is their surgical removal. Cataract surgery is recommended when cataracts start to interfere with your enjoyment of everyday activities. And today’s cataract surgery is a marvel of medical technology. Here at The Center for Total Eye Care, we’ve always been at the forefront of cataract surgery. For starters, we were the first area practice to offer the modern phacoemulsification procedure, which enables cataracts to be removed through a tiny incision, as well as “no-stitch” cataract surgery with topical anesthesia. We are also the first to use the innovative IOL Master system, which is an FDA-approved diagnostic tool that accurately calculates measurements of eye length and surface curvature prior to cataract surgery. This precision helps Drs. Wayne L. Barber and Robert F. Friedman determine your individual intraocular lens implant needs, allowing for the most successful outcome possible. To date, Drs. Barber and Friedman have performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries combined.
Drs. Barber and Friedman perform the state-of-the-art “no-patch,”“no-injection,” “no-stitch” method of cataract surgery. With this safe and effective outpatient procedure, your cloudy lens is gently removed through a microscopic-sized incision and a specially selected lens implant is then carefully implanted to restore bright, clear vision. Some patients are candidates for the revolutionary ReSTOR® lens implants which, in many cases, can help patients see clearly at all distances. Others can benefit from the Toric lens. Cataract surgery is quick, safe and effective and offers a rapid recovery time of just a few days. Finally, you’ll feel confident that your procedure will be performed inside our new, state-of-the-art surgical center that puts your safety and comfort first.
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