Cataracts
Cataracts can cause blurry vision and sensitivity to light, impacting your ability to read and drive.
While cataracts can eventually cause blindness, this issue can be corrected through a safe and effective laser surgical procedure.
At Macy Eye Center in Los Angeles, CA, our team of expertly trained doctors can correct cataracts and improve your vision.
What are Cataracts?
The lens in your eye works much like the lens in a camera. It focuses light onto the retina, which then sends images to the brain, allowing you to see. A cataract is when your natural lens becomes cloudy and causes your vision to become blurry. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness.
Cataracts are a typical part of the aging process, which causes gradual clouding of your vision. However, it can also occur due to eye injuries, some diseases like diabetes, or medications.
At Macy Eye Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Jonathan Isaac Macy and Dr. Alexander Knezevic perform safe and effective laser cataract surgery using state-of-the-art technology and a variety of advanced intraocular lenses (IOL) to replace the cloudy natural lens and improve your eyesight.
Safe and Effective Treatment for Cataracts How Our Doctors Can Restore Your Vision
Our board-certified ophthalmologists remove the cloudy natural lens of the eye and position an intraocular lens, or IOL, in its place. This IOL is chosen to fit your visual needs for issues such as astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, or presbyopia.
Symptoms of Cataracts
Symptoms include but are not limited to:
Increasingly Blurry Vision
Changes in Quality of Vision or Glare
Frequent Prescription Changes
What to Expect During Laser Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery typically takes just 15 minutes.
Cost of Laser Cataract Surgery
The cost of laser cataract surgery is typically covered by insurance, including Medicare, however, upgrading to an advanced technology IOL is usually paid for by the patient.
Basic IOL
Monofocal IOLs only correct for either nearsightedness or farsightedness, however, they are typically covered by medical insurance. Check with your insurance provider for more details.
Toric IOL
If you select a toric IOL to correct astigmatism, we charge $1,750 for the lens. Or we can correct astigmatism using our femtosecond laser for the same charge.
Multifocal IOL
A multifocal IOL, which acts much like progressive lenses in eyeglasses, is $4,200. This lens allows people to see both near and far so they are less dependent on glasses.
What Patients Say About Macy Eye Center In Los Angeles
Terry Sullivan
2017
Dr Macy is the the gold standard for all aspects of eye care. I dreaded having surgery and he and his excellent staff made it easy, almost pleasant. His follow-up care is also outstanding. I have learned that I can trust him completely.
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2018
Extremely informative, didn't rush me out, and was there to answer all my questions. I felt very comfortable and at ease with the knowledge and professionalism Dr Macy showed. Front staff and optical department were also very helpful.
View on GoogleAm I at Risk of Cataract Development?
Factors that can affect your risk of developing cataracts include:
Wearing glasses or sunglasses with coatings that protect against UV light can help lower your risk.
Diets rich in antioxidants such as vitamin A and carotene may reduce your risk of developing cataracts.
Health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity can put you at an increased risk of cataracts.
Patients with a family history of cataracts may be at an increased risk of developing cataracts.
