Pasadena Cataract
Choosing a Pasadena Cataract Surgeon for Premium Lenses
Currently, only four FDA-approved IOLs have the potential to provide vision at multiple distances following cataract surgery: IQ ReSTOR (Alcon), ReZoom and Tecnis Multifocal (Abbott Medical Optics) and Crystalens (Bausch & Lomb).
The ReSTOR, Tecnis and ReZoom are multifocal IOLs that require precise placement and centering in relation to the eye's pupil to function appropriately and accurately. These lenses still can produce certain visual distortions, such as glare and halos at night. Dr.Beeve will discuss this possibility fully with you.
The Crystalens is an accommodating IOL, which means it moves with the natural motion of your eye's muscle to provide vision at multiple distances. This lens has certain advantages and disadvantages, compared with multifocal lenses. Again, Dr.Beeve your Glendale and Pasadena cataract surgeon will discuss details of what you can expect as an outcome.
You'll know Dr.Beeve is taking the right approach for premium IOLs if:
- No guarantees are made of perfect vision.
- You are told you still might need eyeglasses under certain conditions.
- You are advised to keep expectations realistic.
- Dr.Beeve has a good follow up policy in place to address any postop problems or complications.
- Dr.Beeve will advise you that enhancement surgeries such as astigmatism correction may be needed and are explained fully, along with possible extra costs.
While premium IOLs are a major innovation in cataract surgery, the decision to have Dr.Beeve perform the cataract surgery with a premium lens is yours alone. You may want to consider all information available about these IOLs, but avoid a cataract surgeon who "oversells" the concept. Dr.Beeve will tell you no IOL of any kind produces perfect results for every person, and Dr.Beeve your Glendale and Pasadena cataract surgeon will make sure you understand this.
Dr.Beeve who inserts premium IOLs is very skilled with standard IOLs. Not all surgeons who insert standard IOLs will use premium IOLs in a procedure. Dr.Beeve uses premium IOLs when he performs his cataract surgeries.
You can validate Dr.Beeves surgeon credentials by checking online membership lists or directories of professional organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology or American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. State licensing boards also can validate a surgeon's credentials, as can the National Practitioner Data Bank.
You may be the kind of patient who insists on embracing the latest technology available which is available at the Beeve Vision Care Center in Glendale, CA.
You will be able to count on your Glendale and Pasadena cataract surgeon Dr.Beeve to guide you regarding exactly which procedure best fits your needs and personality.
