We perform cataract surgery and lens
implantation for more and more patients each year as cataracts continue to be a
leading cause of decreased vision, especially in seniors. Also very common
in the same age group of patients is dry eye
which can be caused by ocular surface disease, eyelid problems such as
meibomian gland disease and blepharitis, taking certain medications and many
other systemic problems. When cataracts interfere with convenience and safety
of your daily activities, cataract surgery can significantly improve your vision and
comfort. We expect, and it is normal, for cataract surgery patients to
sometimes complain of postoperative dry eye symptoms such as dry, foreign body
sensation and short term blurriness if their tears are inadequate. From our
experience, often patients may blame the surgery for the apparently “new” development of dry
eye symptoms and generally do not realize that their problem stems from ocular
surface disease or other causes rather than the surgical procedure. Patients
who actually do experience dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery should be
reassured that it diminishes over time and we will help you be comfortable with
both prescription and nonprescription eye drops as well as other treatment
options if they are necessary.
If you or someone you know is experiencing
cataract symptoms such as cloudy foggy vision, glare or difficult night driving
and would like to learn more about cataract surgery & lens implants
schedule an appointment at D’Ambrosio Eye Care at 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio
Eye Care,
Google+ or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that
we can help.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care provides eye care for patients throughout
greater Boston, central and western Massachusetts with office locations at 479
Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 865 Merriam Avenue, Suite
119, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton,
Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331, 74 Main
Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 and 255 Park Avenue, Suite 606, Worcester,
Massachusetts 01609.
