Patient Spotlight: Cheryl’s Cataract Story
Patient Spotlight: Cataracts
Cheryl’s Cataract Story:
We love hearing feedback from patients! Cheryl recently completed her cataract procedure with Dr. Russ. Let’s hear about her experience.
Why did you come to Shreveport Eye with Dr. Van Norman?
I came to see Dr. Russ for cataract surgery. I was experiencing blindness in my left eye and cloudiness in my right eye.
What was your experience with the procedure?
My experience was wonderful! Everyone was professional and extremely sweet.
What can you do/see now that you couldn’t before?
I can see completely!!
Would you recommend this to others? Why?
Absolutely. The entire experience has been life changing. Dr. Van Norman is wonderful and extremely professional!
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Laser-assisted cataract surgery has been used to remove cataracts for at least the past decade in the United States. This procedure provides the same outcome as traditional cataract surgery, but it makes use of a different method because of the advanced instruments. The surgeon utilizes a femtosecond laser to break up the cataracts, then using special software to create a surgical plan with a 3-D image of the eye called OCT (optical coherence tomography). This surgical plan includes the location, depth, and length of the cataract in all dimensions. By using this unique map of the eye, with the settings created in the software, the femtosecond laser will actually create the incisions and assist in the cataract removal with greater precision than a surgeon is capable of.
Light energy from the laser causes disruption of tissue borders with minimal damage to nearby tissue. The old lens is removed, and then, the new lens is inserted. Recovery time is known to be comparable with traditional cataract surgery, while most patients experience clearer vision and can resume normal activities rapidly after laser-assisted cataract surgery.
