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After
talking to hundreds of patients about cataract surgery in
the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, our physicians
know that few vision problems are more frustrating and disappointing
than cataracts. They gradually steal the bright, crisp focus
of life, replacing it with a cloudy, blurred view of the
world around you. Imagine seeing life through a smoke-covered
window, or a filmy screen. That's the effect cataracts have
on your vision - a blurry, darkened view of a grandchild's
face, of street signs while you are driving, or during other
favorite activities.
Unfortunately, cataracts are often part of the aging process.
The eye's natural lens gradually becomes cloudy, making
it impossible for the light entering the eye to be focused
sharply on the retina.
Now, however, through a revolutionary cataract surgery technique
available at Halpin - Poweleit Eye Center in Cincinnati
Ohio, cataracts can be safely removed in a matter of minutes,
restoring the bright crisp focus of earlier years. |
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Clear
Corneal Cataract Surgery
Not long ago, cataract surgery required a series of
challenging procedures, including painful injections
around the eye, several sutures in the eye itself,
and wearing a bothersome patch while the eye healed.
Today, all of that has been replaced with small incision
surgery, an achievement which eliminates the need
for sutures. Dr. Halpin and The Halpin - Poweleit
Eye Center team have perfected an enhancement of the
small incision technique allowing for greater comfort
and a more rapid recovery. |
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Known
as Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery, this revolutionary surgical
procedure requires only a local anesthetic. The incision
is only 1/8 of an inch long. The cataract is removed through
this tiny incision and a foldable lens implant is inserted
in its place. Because the incision is so small, the eye
tissue seals itself naturally, usually without the need
of sutures. The entire procedure may take as little as ten
minutes, and is painless.
The benefits of Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery are readily
apparent. Because there is less trauma, the eye recovers
more quickly. Pain following surgery is very rare, and patients
are able to return to normal activities within 24 hours.
Cosmetically, the eye looks and feels less inflamed than
with other forms of cataract surgery.
Candidates for Cataract Surgery:
In general, a good candidate for Clear Corneal Cataract
Surgery may have any of the following symptoms: |
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Blurred or double vision.
2. Sensitivity to bright light and glare.
3. Reduced vision at night or in bright sunlight.
4. Frequent change in eyeglass prescription.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of cataracts
or other vision problems, see an eye care professional
immediately. If it is determined that Clear Corneal
Cataract Surgery can improve your eyesight, we can
help. |
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