Dominion Eye Care Cataract, Cataract Surgery, and Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in Manassas, Warrenton, and Northern VA
If you need an ophthalmologist in VA for cataract evaluation, Cataract surgery, Toric or Multi-focal Lenses, or laser-assisted Cataract surgery, turn to the eye specialists at Dominion Eye Care in Manassas and Warrenton, VA. Our ophthalmologists have decades of experience with Cataracts and other eye surgeries.
Normally, the lens in your eye is clear. When your eye lens becomes cloudy and your vision is affected, this is typically a sign of a Cataract, and may require Cataract surgery. Dominion Eye Care ophthalmologists have treated thousands of patients suffering with Cataracts. In fact, the physicians at Dominion Eye Care have performed tens of thousands of eye surgeries. Our ophthalmologists perform ocular surgeries for patients throughout Manassas, Warrenton, and the surrounding areas of Northern VA.
Cataracts Surgery In Manassas, and Haymarket, VA
Cataract surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure removes the cloudy lens of your eye and replaces it with a clear artificial lens, called an Intraocular Lens or (IOL). This is a very common procedure that most people undergo at some point in their lifetime. Traditional cataract surgery can be done with ultrasound energy, while many patients choose laser-assisted surgery for a gentler approach and to correct mild to moderate amounts of astigmatism (irregularities in the shape of the eye). We also offer “dropless” cataract surgery where the medications are injected at the time of surgery. Patients from all over Virginia visit Dominion Eye Care for their cataract and cataract surgery needs.
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in Haymarket, VA
The eye doctors at Dominion Eye Care also specialize in laser-assisted cataract surgery. Laser-assisted cataract surgery replaces or assists the use of hand-held surgical equipment. Laser surgery improves the precision, accuracy, and reproducibility of the most critical steps involved with cataract removal. It also reduces energy used in fragmenting (breaking up) the cataract, and thus may improve the outcome of the surgery and recovery time over traditional cataract surgery. In addition, the LENSAR laser will be utilized to create precise relaxing incisions in the eye to help reduce astigmatism (irregularities in the eye shape) to assist in optimizing your visual outcome. The procedure takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Use of the LENSAR laser with cataract surgery is not covered by Medicare and commercial insurers.
Laser cataract surgery follows a precise plan utilizing 3-D imaging of the eye and specific IOL measurements. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) aids in making an incision in a specific location, at a specific depth, and at a specific length, by a LENSAR laser for an exact surgical procedure. The laser helps with cataract removal by creating laser-precise incisions to help remove the cataract and target astigmatism (irregularities in the eye shape). Because the laser also softens the cataract and helps to break it into smaller pieces, there is less stress on the eye, which helps for a quicker recovery. Overall, the laser-assisted approach allows your surgeon to offer an optimal visual outcomes with more precise results and a quicker surgery and recovery. If you are planning to undergo cataract surgery, ask our Dominion Eye Care ophthalmologists about the use of laser-assisted cataract surgery for your procedure.
What To Expect From Cataracts Surgery at Dominion Eye Care
You likely will be given IV sedation, “twilight” anesthesia to keep you relaxed and comfortable during the 15-minute procedure. Under the operating microscope, your doctor will make a tiny incision through which instruments will be inserted, to remove the cataract, and through which the lens implant will be inserted. A tiny suture may be placed although most cases do not require any sutures. The eye may be covered until the follow-up exam, typically the next day. You may resume most non-strenuous activities within 1-2 days.
For cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery, call the ophthalmologists at Dominion Eye Care serving Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket and Warrenton VA today.
Call: (703) 361-3128 in Manassas or (540) 349-0906 in Warrenton
Email: info@dominioneyecare.com
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