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Cataract and Lens Replacement

Cataracts are a normal part of growing older; about half of Americans older than 65 have some degree of clouding of the lens.  Last year approximately 2.7 million Americans underwent cataract surgery.  A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. The cloudiness keeps light from entering the eye properly which reduces the quality of vision. In addition to age, cigarette smoking and exposure to the sun's UV rays can increase the risk of developing cataracts. Symptoms of a cataract can be: 

Once a cataract has formed the only way to restore clear vision is to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear, permanent implant called an intraocular lens (IOL).  Today, there is no reason to let cataracts interfere with your life or wait to have them removed. Cataract surgery at Stamford Ophthalmology is a safe, painless, outpatient procedure performed at the Wilton Surgery Center ambulatory surgery center. For most patients, cataract surgery provides a level of vision that is actually better than before they developed cataracts, allowing them to enjoy their lives with clear vision.

The Premium Lens Procedure – Finally, Life Without Glasses

Imagine a life free from the restrictions and hassles of glasses. If you are suffering from poor vision and dependency on glasses due to a cataract or if you simply want to be free from glasses, the premium lens may be for you. Dr. Siderides is proud to offer the gold standard in lens implant technology, allowing for decreased dependency on glasses after cataract surgery.  This accommodating IOL allows you to experience “Full Range of Vision”. So you can read to your grandchildren, play cards with your friends and enjoy all your favorite activities like golfing, swimming, sewing and tennis without the nuisance of glasses. Restore the vision of youth today with the premium lens procedure.


Treating Astigmatism

Astigmatism is an irregularly shaped cornea, resulting in a vision error that occurs when light rays entering the eye scatter instead of providing a single focal point. At Stamford Ophthalmology we use the latest state-of-the-art technology to test for astigmatism. The test is called a corneal topography in which a special camera is used to photograph the corneal pattern. A detailed map is produced to show the cone’s size, shape and steepness. The test is fast and painless.

With the AcrySof Toric® lens, your distance vision can be clear and vibrant, giving you the power to see your best and be your best.  It has the ability to reduce or eliminate corneal astigmatism at the same time it corrects cataracts.

The Acrysof Toric® Intraocular (IOL) replaces your eye’s natural clouded lens during cataract surgery. The result is typically improved distance vision, and less dependence on spectacles. However, most patients still need corrective lenses for near intermediate tasks. The AcrySof Toric lens also filters out harmful ultraviolet and blue light.

For more information about cataracts and cataract surgery, click on these links.

National Eye Institute: Cataract

National Eye Institute: Las Cataratas


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