Cataracts or Blurry Vision? Understand the Difference!
Dennis Matzkin M.D. is a double board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist. Dr. Matzkin obtained his medical degree, completed training, and received his first residency in ophthalmology at the University of Witerwatersrand Medical School in South Africa. In 1989, Dr. Matzkin immigrated to the United States... more
If things start to look blurry, your first thought might be that you need glasses or contacts. If you already wear corrective lenses, you may wonder if it’s time for a stronger prescription. However, if you’re over the age of 40, there could be another reason for your blurry eyesight: cataracts.
Often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly, cataracts can begin to cloud the eyes decades before your senior years. The cloudiness is caused by proteins in the lens breaking down and clumping together. Over time, the cloudy area becomes more severe. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness. The only treatment is surgery.
Dr. Matzkin performs Multi-Focal Implants for cataract surgery and has many patients thrilled with their results.
How Does Dr. Matzkin Check for Cataracts?
A dilated eye exam is necessary to diagnose cataracts and determine how far they’ve progressed. Dr. Matzkin will give you some eye drops that dilate your pupil. Afterwards, he will look inside your eyes for cataracts or other problems.
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What type of lens is used during cataract surgery? Dr. Matzkin uses the most inert implants to provide the best results for your eyes. Standard lens implants provide a fixed focus. This means that you will likely need some type of glasses after surgery. Multifocal lens implants are a great choice for many patients because they allow for clear vision at all distances and eliminate the need for glasses. Toric implants are the third type of lens and are used to correct astigmatism. Patients who receive toric implants still need reading glasses.
Since 1995, Dr. Matzkin has treated thousands of patients throughout the southeast, including many eye doctors and their families. He is a cataract surgeon, refractive LASIK surgeon, ophthalmic eye surgeon, ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist.
If you'd like to schedule an appointment, contact us at (423) 855-8522.
