A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Although an individual can be born with cataracts, this condition is most common in later life. Over fifty percent of people over the age of 60 suffer from some form of cataracts and almost everyone will develop some degree of cataract with advancing age. Symptoms include a gradual decrease in vision and glare. We perform cataract surgery under eyedrop anesthesia on an outpatient basis using an ultrasound probe to dissolve the cataract. We usually implant a high technology lens implant so that even the need for glasses is often reduced after the procedure. Normally, surgery is suture free and vision is improved almost immediately with minimum discomfort, so that most people are able to return to their normal activities in a matter of days.
There are many ways to enhance and improve the appearance of the face and eyelids. In some cases, drooping eyelids and excess skin can impair the peripheral vision, making correction a medical necessity rather than a purely cosmetic procedure. Blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery can help lift eyelid to their proper height and remove excess eyelid skin and fatty tissue. Botox treatment can help reduce facial wrinkles and also treat spasm or twitching of the eyelid muscles. Skin resurfacing (laser or chemical) can help rejuvenate facial skin and restore youthful tone to the skin.
