Cataract Surgery Specialist
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Eye Associates of North Atlanta, LLC
Anand K. Shah, M.D.
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon located in Alpharetta, GA
Top-rated ophthalmologist and surgeon Dr. Anand K. Shah of Eye Associates of North Atlanta, LLC, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is an expert in diagnosing cataracts and performing corrective surgery for patients in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, and the surrounding areas. Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness among adults over age 40 in the United States, with more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed every year. If you have cataract symptoms, which include blurry or hazy vision, call or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Shah today.
Cataract Surgery Q & A
What are cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens usually caused by age-related changes. Symptoms include cloudy vision, glare, halos, difficulty driving at night and/or in the rain. Because these changes occur slowly over time, many patients don’t initially realize that the clarity of the vision has become impaired.
How are cataracts treated?
Cataracts typically start to develop during middle age but don’t begin to affect vision until after the age of 60. Once cataracts start to form, they can’t be reversed. Surgery is the only remedy. The good news is that cataract surgery is extremely effective with a high satisfaction rate. In fact, about 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery every year.
What does cataract surgery entail?
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia. The procedure involves removing your eye’s cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Usually, both steps are performed at the same time. Artificial lenses are permanent and don’t require care.
What types of lenses are available?
There are several types of IOLs from which to choose, depending on your specific needs. Options include:
- Multifocal/Accommodating IOLs
- Toric IOL for Astigmatism
- Monofocal IOLs
Multifocal lenses enable you to see better at all distances, while toric lenses are inserted to treat astigmatism and have the potential to provide excellent vision without glasses. Monofocal lenses offer vision improvement with a fixed focus for one distance.
To determine your best lens choice, Dr. Shah considers both your vision needs and lifestyle. He’ll also take necessary measurements of your eye and explain all of your options making sure your questions are answered before proceeding.
Is cataract surgery safe?
Yes. Cataract surgery is among the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world. It has an extremely high success rate and typically takes less than an hour.
