From Blurry to Clear: Success Stories of Cataract Surgery Patients

Cloudy days eventually lead to clear skies. The same is true when a patient with cataracts has surgery to remove the lens that has been fogging up their vision. They are literally seeing the world again. Vibrancy of colors is restored. Eyesight is unobstructed. Astigmatism is corrected. Fine details are noticed again. From blurry to clear, there are countless success stories of cataract surgery patients. In fact, when selecting your surgeon, one of the key pieces of information you should request is patient testimonials. While cataract surgery is successful for 97% of patients, a very strong satisfaction rate, it is always a great idea to ask former patients about their experience. 

Pennachio Eye is committed to staying at the cutting edge of technology in all aspects of surgical eye care. Although cataract surgery is one of the most performed surgeries worldwide as well as considered low risk, knowing the different types of cataract surgery helps you to better understand which course of action is best for you. The 3 types of cataract surgery are phacoemulsification, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and extracapsular cataract extraction. Phacoemulsification involves a high-frequency ultrasound that is used to break the cataracts up into pieces. The broken pieces are gently suctioned by the surgeon and replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery utilizes a laser to open the lens capsule and dissect the lens. This option is usually considered for mature cataracts or advanced cataract development. Extracapsular cataract surgery involves making a small incision at the outer edges of the cornea. This option is usually relied upon for stage 4 cataracts where the cataracts have hardened and ultrasound technology will be unsuccessful in breaking it apart. 

During preoperative consultations, your eye surgeon will outline for you what type of cataract you have, the best surgical procedure to remove it and the right intraocular lens for your vision needs. Most patient worries stem from not knowing the details about what to expect before, during and after cataract surgery. Hearing how patients at Pennachio Eye are now experiencing improved vision provides peace of mind as you prepare for your procedure. As you peruse WEBSITE for information, our hope is that your confidence increases so that as soon as your vision becomes compromised and inhibits your daily activities, you schedule your cataract surgery to take your eyesight from blurry to clear again. Make your appointment by calling 325-227-1999 today so we can add your name to our long list of success stories of cataract surgery patients.