See at Near, Far & Intermediate Distances with New Lens Implants After Cataract Surgery without Dependence on Glasses.
You could be a candidate for cataract surgery.
Approximately 98% Of Cataract Surgeries Are Highly Successful.
If you are 50 years or older you may be experiencing the development of cataracts. Cataracts are a natural part of the aging eye that can be visually impairing. The good news is that modern cataract surgery has come a long way with both its technology and time in surgery. At Fifth Avenue EyeCare & Rosenthal Eye Surgery we offer a complete spectrum of modern cataract surgery including premium lens implants. You can now see at near, far and intermediate distances after cataract and if you have astigmatism, we can correct that as well. Fifth Avenue EyeCare & Rosenthal Eye Surgery is located in New York and Great Neck, New York and routinely performs cataract evaluations and consultations.
Schedule ConsultationA cataract is a clouding over the clear lens of the eye. Age-related changes beginning at about the age of 40 cause proteins to break down in the lens and begin clouding over. Cataracts are a very common condition that affects more than half of all Americans by age 80. Fortunately, the experts at Fifth Avenue EyeCare & Rosenthal Eye Surgery can treat your cataract with a simple, painless surgery.
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Treating a Cataract can Open up a Whole New World of Vision and Lifestyle Activites.
Schedule ConsultationThe physicians at Fifth Avenue EyeCare & Rosenthal Eye Surgery are among the most experienced and well-trained in country. Our mission is to help people improve their lives be correcting and protecting their vision though superior eye care. We are dedicated to providing high quality personalized eye care for the whole family.
Dr. Kenneth J. Rosenthal, M.D. FACS, is a graduate of the prestigious accelerated six year biomedical program with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Albany Medical College of Union University.
Alexandra R. Scherk, OD, FAAO, DiplABO, was born and raised in Syosset, New York. Her undergraduate was earned at Pennsylvania State University where she majored in General Science.
B. David Gorman, MD, FACS is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. He graduated from New York University Medical School followed be a residency in Medicine and then Ophthalmology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Monofocal lenses are often referred to as the standard lens because they can correct vision at a single distance. During cataract surgery, this lens is the only one that Medicare will usually cover.
Because it's a basic intraocular lens, it does not correct astigmatism, and patients will need to wear glasses after cataract surgery. This is to ensure that they can see at other distances that the monofocal lens can't correct.
There are no extra out-of-pocket expenses for patients that choose this lens, as Medicare covers this and cataract surgery.
Acrysof IQ (Monofocal), Tecnis, Staar NanoFLEX IOL
Multifocal lenses offer a continuous range of sight from distance to intermediate distances. Patients that choose multifocal lenses report fewer visual disturbances like halos.
Patients with a multifocal lens may need to use reading glasses when performing tasks like reading things with fine print. Multifocal IOLs are premium lenses, meaning you will have to pay out of pocket for them. These lenses have several regions with different powers. This allows people to see up-close, far away, and intermediate distances.
This lens can cause more glare and loss of contrast than monofocal or toric lenses. Multifocal lenses cannot correct astigmatism unless the lens comes in a toric model. Some patients may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery for clear vision.
Acrysof IQ Restor, Symfony, Symfony Toric, AcrySof™ IQ Vivity™ Extended Vision Intraocular Lens (IOL), AcrySof™ IQ Vivity™ Toric Extended Vision IOLs, AcrySof™ IQ Vivity™ Extended Vision UV Absorbing IOL, and AcrySof™ IQ Vivity™, Toric Extended Vision UV Absorbing IOLs
Toric lenses share some similarities with monofocal lenses, but they are specifically designed to correct astigmatism. This allows patients with astigmatism to see well at a distance or far away.
They will then need to wear glasses to compensate for the distance that the lens didn't correct for. Insurance, Medicare, and secondary insurances do not cover this lens, so there is an out-of-pocket expense. Many advanced lens implants will have a toric component. This enables an extended range of vision as well as astigmatism correction.
Tecnis Toric, Staar C2 Aspheric Optic
The trifocal lens provides clear vision up-close, far away, and at intermediate distances. Intermediate tasks include things like shaving, applying makeup, and working on a computer. Up-close tasks include sewing, writing, and reading.
This lens provides patients with good distance, computer, and reading vision. Some patients may see halos or starbursts in certain light conditions. There is an out-of-pocket expense for this premium lens.
Panoptix, Panoptix Toric
Accommodating IOLs are unique because they move inside your eye to accommodate focusing at different distances. They are designed to change shape like the eye’s natural lens, explains the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
With an accommodating IOL, most people find that they do not need glasses or contact lenses after having cataract surgery. Some people prefer to wear glasses for extended periods of reading or other close-up activities.
Crystalens by Bausch and Lomb
RxSight's Light Adjustable Lens™ is the first intraocular lens that allows you and your physician to optimize your vision after cataract surgery. This lens gives you the unique ability to adjust and preview your vision until it meets your personal desires and lifestyle requirements.
This optimization is done by your eye doctor after lens implantation during a series of light-treatment procedures. The light-treatment procedures only take a few minutes each at your eye doctor's office.
RxSight's Light Adjustable Lens™
Cataracts often progress very slowly. Many people have early-stage cataracts for years before they need surgery. It’s important to take care of yourself in the early stages of cataracts:
Medicare and most other insurances pay for basic cataract surgery if it’s considered medically necessary. It’s important to contact your insurance company before scheduling surgery. Your doctor may need to submit certain vision measurements to prove medical need before your insurance will approve paying for the surgery. Also, it’s good to understand what co-pays and deductibles you may be responsible for.
Learn moreAt Fifth Avenue EyeCare & Rosenthal Eye Surgery we would be very happy to get started with a cataract consultation to set you on a path for your personal best vision. Typically, cataract evaluations are covered by the insurance coverage so your out of pocket costs to get started will be minimal. The cataract consultations involve a series of tests and eye health diagnostics. Our cataract eye doctors will personally consult you on the best options for a superior outcome.
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