Would you like to decrease your dependency on glasses or contact lenses? This is now an option with the use of premium lifestyle lens implants. Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a monofocal lens implant option after surgery. NEW multifocal IOL technology provides multiple ranges of vision: near, intermediate and far, giving you the opportunity to reduce or even eliminate your dependency on glasses!
Did you know there is now advanced testing available for diagnosing macular degeneration? Macular Risk® is a DNA test that identifies genetic markers associated with Macular Degeneration. By analyzing these genetic markers along with smoking history, we can identify who needs more frequent eye examinations and who may benefit from eye vitamins.
NEW TECHNIQUES IN TREATING MACULAR DEGENERATION
Have your hearing tested while at your eye doctor’s appointment. Our trained hearing specialist will perform a full hearing screening and can fit you with the most advanced hearing aids available today.
HAVE YOUR HEARING TESTED AT YOUR NEXT VISIT
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A. Dr. Kaufman was a developer of Instasight™ Cataract Surgery in which patients do not receive any needles, patches or stitches, so they can see "instantly" after cataract surgery and patients do not wear patches after cataract surgery.
A. There is no pain experienced with cataract surgery. patients receive potent anesthetic drops to numb the eye.
A. No. Dr. Kaufman perfoms surgery one eye at a time. He usually waits 1 or 2 weeks between surgeries and monitors the healing process.
A. Dr. Kaufman performs every step of every procedure and does not delegate surgery to assistants.
A. Dr. Kaufman has performed over 30,000 cataract surgeries and over 60,000 surgeries all together. He has been performing micro-incision cataract surgery since 1980.
A. Most cataract surgeries take about 10 minutes. However, due to pre-operative preparation and brief post-operative care, your stay is usually a few hours.
A. No. You will be given medication at the time of surgery which can impair your diving ability.
A. With premium lifestyle lens implants, most patients reduce their dependency on glasses for distance, near and in between. Many do not wear any glasses after surgery.
A. To achieve the best vision after cataract surgery, you can elect to upgrade to reduce your astigmatism with limbal relaxing incisions or with Toric lens implants. Dr. Kaufman specializes in these advanced surgical techniques.
A. Typically we ask patients to not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. You can take your regular medications with a small sip of water. Those patients taking diabetes medication should defer from taking them as we do not want your sugar to be too low.
A. Yes. Our office will provide you with a schedule of which medications to take and when.
