Cataract Surgery
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iSight Vision Care
Ophthalmologists & Optometrists located in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach, CA
If your vision has become cloudy or blurry, cataracts may be the cause. Cataract surgery can help restore clearer vision and improve your quality of life.
At iSight Vision Care in Fountain Valley, California, Dr. Vicki Lin has more than 20 years of experience performing cataract surgery. During a personalized cataract consultation, Dr. Lin will take the time to understand your vision needs, lifestyle, and goals, then develop a customized surgical plan designed to help you achieve the visual outcome that’s right for you.
Cataract Surgery Q&A
What are cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Your eye’s lens sits behind the iris and works
much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina so you can see clearly.
As a cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy and prevents light from passing through
properly. This can gradually make everyday activities such as reading, driving, or seeing at night
more difficult.Cataracts typically develop gradually. Over time, vision can become increasingly blurry, hazy, or
washed out.
Manual vs. Laser cataract surgery?
Traditional cataract surgery uses specialized surgical instruments to create the necessary
incisions and remove the cloudy lens. Laser is a bladeless method of removing cataracts using a laser. During the procedure, Dr. Lin will uses a Femtosecond Laser to femtosecond laser to perform certain steps of the procedure
with computer-guided precision.
What are the benefits of the Femto Laser in cataract surgery?
The use of a Femto Laser is a great choice because it eliminates manual incision with blades and helps to automate some of the most difficult steps of the cataract surgery. The laser portion of the procedure takes less than 20 seconds, allowing precise control and more reproducible surgical outcomes than the alternative manual method. Ask Dr. Lin if a laser incision is right for you.
Major Insurance Providers Accepted
At iSight Vision Care, we accept most major vision insurance plans. Here is a short list of just some of the most popular plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed.
