WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EYES EXPERIENCE MATTERS. ADVANCED CATARACT SURGERY AND LIFESTYLE LENSES

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1 WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EYES EXPERIENCE MATTERS. ADVANCED CATARACT SURGERY AND LIFESTYLE LENSES

2 Virginia s Leaders in Advanced Cataract Surgery Approximately 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts. For many, having cataract surgery can be a wonderful, life changing experience opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities. However, because this is a medical procedure, your search for the right surgeon should not be taken lightly. Choosing the perfect combination of surgeon and technology will lead to excellent results. Over the past 50 years, the surgeons of Virginia Eye Consultants have performed over 55,000 surgical procedures and are recognized as leaders in cataract surgery in the state of Virginia. We are committed to providing the most advanced techniques in cataract surgery available, the best results and excellent patient care. So if you ve been diagnosed with cataracts, restoring your vision with Virginia s leaders in cataract surgery has never been easier. The truth about cataract surgery More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80. More than 1.6 million cataract procedures are performed in the U.S. each year. Cataract surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure under topical anesthesia. Cataract surgery is safe and effective when performed by an experienced surgeon.

3 CEL AT I N G O R John D. Sheppard, M.D., M.M.S.C. BR VE E OUR PHYSICIANS President, Virginia Eye Consultants Fellowship Trained in Uveitis and Corneal Surgery Specializing in Cornea and Cataract Surgery Professor of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia Medical School EXPERIENCE Stephen V. Scoper, M.D. Vice President, Virginia Eye Consultants Fellowship Trained in Cornea, Anterior Segment, LASIK and Refractive Surgery Specializing in Cataract, LASIK and Refractive Surgery Associate Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School Elizabeth Yeu, M.D. Fellowship Trained in Cornea, Anterior Segment, LASIK and Refractive Surgery Specializing in Cornea, Cataract, LASIK, Refractive Surgery and Cosmetic Injectables & Fillers Constance O. Okeke, M.D., M.S.C.E. Fellowship Trained in Glaucoma Specializing in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery Assistant Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School Esther Chang, M.D. Specializing in Cataracts, Oculoplastic/Eyelid Surgery and Cosmetic Injectables & Fillers Jay C. Starling, M.D. Specializing in Cataract, LASIK, and Refractive Surgery Celebrating over 50 years of eye care excellence, Virginia Eye Consultants surgeons are board certified and fellowshiptrained corneal specialists. WORLD CLASS CARE Our surgeons international reputations, education, experience, judgment and attention to detail lead to world-class patient care. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Virginia Eye Consultants offers advanced, blade-free laser cataract surgery along with a wide variety of Lifestyle Lens options. OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE We may be able to help you reduce or eliminate your need for glasses & contacts! DOCTOR S CHOICE Virginia Eye Consultants is the practice most recommended by other eye care experts for their patients and even their own eyes.

4 What is a Cataract? Many patients are surprised to know that cataracts are quite common in fact, more than 20.5 million Americans have cataracts. And although cataract surgery is the most frequently performed procedure in the U.S., there is often confusion about what causes cataracts, how they affect vision and how they can be corrected. A common misconception is that a cataract is a film that forms over the surface of the eye. In reality, a cataract is actually caused by a natural aging process that occurs inside your eye. It s a gradual clouding of your eye s clear, natural lens that can, over time, make your vision less sharp. Much like a camera, your eye depends on a clear lens to properly focus images. As we age, proteins in your lens begin to bind together, clouding your lens and creating a cataract. A cataract may make your vision cloudy, blurry or dull. Many patients report a yellow or brownish tint to their vision as well. Although cataracts usually develop on their own as part of the natural aging process, there are other factors that can contribute to cataracts developing earlier or at an accelerated rate. These include: Genetic inheritance Eye injuries Certain diseases (such as diabetes and glaucoma, etc.) Smoking Frequent and unprotected exposure to the sun s rays Certain medications HEALTHY EYE Light enters the eye through the cornea, passes through the natural crystalline lens and is accurately focused onto the retina, providing a crisp, clear image. Cornea Lens Retina EYE WITH CATARACT As the eye ages, the lens becomes cloudier, allowing less light to pass through. The light that does not make it to the retina is diffused or scattered, leaving vision unfocused and blurry. Cataract What are some symptoms of cataracts? Cataracts typically develop slowly and painlessly over time in fact, in the early stages, symptoms may be so mild that you may not even realize that your vision is changing. However, as the cataract becomes more dense you will eventually experience one or more of the following symptoms: Painless blurring of vision Sensitivity to light and glare Double vision in one eye Poor night vision Fading or yellowing of colors Frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescriptions

5 Cataract Surgery When is it time to have cataract surgery? The time for surgery is when cataracts are causing loss of vision which affects your ability to perform activities of daily living in your accustomed manner. With modern advancements in cataract surgery, developing cataracts no longer means having to suffer with blurry vision restoring your vision has never been easier. The first step in detecting cataracts and determining your need for surgery is through a comprehensive cataract examination. Call (757) to schedule your exam today! What happens during cataract surgery? During this outpatient procedure, topical and light intravenous anesthesia will be used, ensuring that you will be relaxed and comfortable as your surgeon removes the cloudy lens & replaces it with an Intraocular Lens. Recovery is rapid - with the cataract removed and the lens in place, you re on your way to enjoying more youthful vision. Will I need to have cataract surgery again? The results are permanent, offering you a lifetime of good vision. Some patients may experience a clouding of the tissue surrounding the lens. Should this occur, a laser may be used in an outpatient procedure (called a YAG Capsulotomy) to painlessly remove the cloudiness and restore clear vision. Recovery time You will return home and relax for the remainder of the day after your procedure. Most patients report improvement in their vision as soon as the next day you may even watch TV and read at this time. You should be able to resume normal activities, such as driving & working, within just two or three days. It s important to follow your doctor s instructions, use your medications as prescribed & keep your follow up visits. Amazing advancements in cataract surgery such as Lifestyle Lenses and Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery now allow patients to achieve clear vision with less dependency on glasses and contacts. Even if you have worn glasses your whole life, you may now have an opportunity to see clearly at a distance and near with a Lifestyle Lens. BLADE-FREE LASER CATARACT SURGERY Our Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery ensures the most gentle, accurate and precise incisions by replacing the hand-held blade to optimize all incisions for enhanced, reproducible surgical results. With our advanced laser technology, our surgeons can precisely program the size, shape and location of the incision and lens for each patient. Virginia Eye Consultants is the first practice in Virginia and the 13th in the nation to offer the latest advancement in laser cataract surgery. Our advanced, precision-based laser technology operates with unmatched accuracy and control, helping us customize your Lifestyle Lens cataract procedure to your unique vision needs. Our laser technology, combined with one of our Lifestyle Lens options offers the most technologically advanced procedures for cataract patients.

6 Your Cataract Surgery Options Once you ve decided to have cataract surgery, our experienced team will help guide you through your options. During your examination, your doctor will help determine which option is best for you. BLADE-FREE LASER CATARACT SURGERY LASER CATARACT SURGERY NEAR INTERMEDIATE DISTANCE ASTIGMATISM CORRECTION Custom Clear Distance & Near Package Multifocal/Accommodating Lenses Laser Astigmatism Correction (if necessary) Patient s best opportunity to see for ALL ranges of vision with less or no dependence on glasses. 3 small to moderate astigmatism correction Custom Clear Distance Package For moderate to high astigmatism Patient s best opportunity to see glasses free distance. Glasses still required for near vision. 3 moderate to high astigmatism correction Custom Laser Distance Package For low to moderate astigmatism standard lens Patient s opportunity for enhanced clarity for distance vision. Glasses still required for near vision. 3 small to moderate astigmatism correction CATARACT SURGERY LASER CATARACT SURGERY NEAR INTERMEDIATE DISTANCE ASTIGMATISM CORRECTION Basic Cataract Surgery * Standard Monofocal Lens with manual cataract surgery Patients may still require glasses for both distance and near vision. * Does not include laser cataract surgery. no laser cataract surgery no astigmatism correction

7 With a Lifestyle Lens, you may see clearly at all distances! Laser Cataract Surgery benefits Virginia Eye Consultants uses the advanced laser technology for our laser cataract procedures. Laser cataract surgery offers you increased precision with a blade-free, computer-controlled procedure. Eliminate cataracts See near, far and everything in between You can reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses Choose vision to match your lifestyle Enhanced patient comfort Advanced blade-free procedure Increased precision & predictability Increased safety & accuracy Why Choose Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery? For the past 50 years, Virginia Eye Consultants has successfully performed thousands of cataract procedures with basic or manual cataract surgery. This technique involved the use of metal blades. Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery with our advanced laser technology provides patients with computer-controlled precision as it automates some of the most challenging steps of cataract surgery. The laser replaces the hand held metal blades to optimize all incisions for enhanced precision and safety. This breakthrough technology provides our surgeons a new level of accuracy for the peace of mind you deserve. Combine this exciting technology with an advanced Lifestyle Lens, and many patients are reducing or even eliminating their need for glasses and contacts! Financing Medicare and most insurance plans will pay for most of the cost of your standard cataract surgery when using a monofocal lens. If you choose Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery with or without a Lifestyle Lens, you will have additional charges that will not be covered by insurance and will be an out of pocket cost to you. Considering the visual benefits and freedom that comes with it, many patients feel the additional cost is worth it. We offer a variety of financing options to make your choice easier and more affordable. SEE CLEARLY! If you re suffering from blurry, cloudy, dull vision that just is not what it used to be, there s no need to wait any longer! It s time to open the door to a bright, clear world and restore your vision and your lifestyle. Take the Next Step Call us to schedule your exam and discuss your options with our doctors. Call to schedule your cataract examination today

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