What Are Your Toric IOL Options?
A toric IOL is a specialized artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery that corrects corneal astigmatism by incorporating different focusing powers along different meridians of the lens....
Author: Gary Wortz MD
Monofocal vs Multifocal Lenses
Understanding the Key Differences Between Monofocal and Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Choosing the right intraocular lens (IOL) is one of the most important decisions in cataract surgery. Two of...
Lens Options After Cataract Surgery
Understanding Your Intraocular Lens Choices After Cataract Surgery
When cataract surgery removes the eye’s cloudy natural lens, it is replaced with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular...
What Happens During Cataract Surgery Step by Step?
Cataract surgery is a procedure that removes the eye’s clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore visual clarity. It is one of the most...
Cataract Surgery Anesthesia: Types, Options & What to Expect
Cataract surgery anesthesia is the use of numbing agents, sedatives, or general anesthetic to keep patients comfortable and pain-free during lens replacement. Several safe techniques exist, and the...
Laser Cataract Surgery: Benefits & What to Expect
Laser cataract surgery is a procedure that uses a femtosecond laser to automate key steps of cataract removal, including corneal incision creation, capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation, before a...
Phacoemulsification: Procedure, Benefits & Risks (2026)
Phacoemulsification is a cataract surgery technique that uses ultrasonic energy to fragment and remove a clouded natural lens through a small incision, typically 2 to 3 mm, before replacing it...
How Does Cataract Surgery Work? Step-by-Step
Cataract surgery is a procedure that removes the eye’s clouded natural lens and replaces it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision. It is the most commonly performed...
When Is Cataract Surgery Recommended? Signs & Symptoms
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that progressively obscures the passage of light to the retina, and surgery is typically recommended when that clouding impairs daily...
What Is an Eye Exam for Cataracts and Why Does It Matter?
An eye exam for cataracts is a specialized diagnostic evaluation that assesses lens clarity, visual function, and overall eye health to determine whether a cataract is present, how it affects daily...
