About Cataract Surgery
"Glen Goodman has been my eye doctor for more than 20 years. Whenever I have the opportunity, I tell my friends he is one of the most thorough and compassionate doctors I have ever encountered. He doesn’t rush my appointment, takes the time to explain things to me and always makes a point to listen to everything I say.
I also knew Glen long before he became a doctor. In high school he was a fine athlete and a gifted scholar, but what I remember most is that he was a nice kid who wanted to do some good in the world when he grew up. I believe he surpassed his goal ten times over."
Jack Dwyer, Mendon
Glen's former Tennis Coach, Teacher, and Friend
Treatment and Care of Cataracts
When vision has been affected enough to interfere with an individual’s daily life, the cataract will need to be removed. Cataract removal is typically conducted as an outpatient surgical procedure in the Goodman Eye Medical Center.
The cataract is removed through a small incision and a new artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL) is added in its place. Recovery from the surgery is usually very quick with improvement in vision in most cases immediate.
Advances in cataract care in recent years have been significant. The innovation of no-stitch cataract surgery greatly decreased complications and recovery time. New technology in IOL's have given patients new options as well, such as lenses that also treat presbyopia (age related loss of near vision).
Like any surgery, there are risks which should be discussed with your surgeon before opting to have cataract surgery. Complications are rare, but can include an increase in intraocular pressure and retinal detachment.
