Over time, you will become increasingly likely to experience vision issues. If you develop cataracts, you may begin to have difficulty seeing nearby objects. This problem can make it difficult to apply makeup, work on your computer, and complete other important tasks. At Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS, Dr. Reena Patel can use the Vivity lens to correct your vision problems.
The Vivity lens is an FDA-approved intraocular lens that can be used to significantly improve your sight. As you age you may have difficulty seeing well enough to be productive at your job, enjoy events with your family, and do household chores. After Dr. Reena Patel implants these state-of-the-art lenses into your eyes, your far, intermediate, and near vision will improve.
These innovative lenses are very effective. During clinical trials, 92% of people who used Vivity lens said that they had good or very good vision when they were looking at objects that were an arm’s length away. Further, 94% of these people said that their distance vision was good or very good. In addition, these people experienced low amounts of halos, glares, and other visual disturbances.
As you get older, your vision may become cloudy, and you will become more likely to have difficulty reading books and seeing nearby objects. Cataracts and presbyopia can cause you to experience these frustrating issues.
As you age, you may develop cataracts in your eyes. Cataracts occur when the natural lenses in your eyes become cloudy and hard. This change will make it difficult for light to move through your eyes. This issue can cause you to develop blurry vision, issues seeing at night, double vision, and other eye problems.
The negative effects of age can cause you to develop this health issue. In addition, experiencing diabetes, going through eye trauma, or taking steroids can cause cataracts to develop more quickly. Fortunately, Dr. Patel can correct cataracts by eliminating your damaged natural lens. After she has removed your cloudy lens, she will implant an intraocular lens like Vivity into your eye.
Presbyopia is a vision issue that occurs when you become unable to clearly see objects that are close to you. As this problem worsens, you will probably have difficulty using your smartphone and computer. In addition, you may struggle to read books and menus. You will probably notice this problem when you reach your forties.
This issue will continue to become more noticeable as you enter your sixties. Receiving the Vivity lens is a good way to improve your ability to focus on objects that are close to you.
In the past, intraocular lenses divided light into different focal points. This issue caused people to see visual disturbances like glares, halos, and starbursts. Vivity uses a proprietary technology called X-WAVE to avoid these problems.
Experiencing visual problems can be a very upsetting experience. Seeing halos and other disturbances may cause you to have difficulty when you drive a car or exercise outside. Fortunately, Vivity’s X-WAVE technology will allow you to see fewer visual disturbances. In addition, these high-quality lenses will provide protection from ultra-violet rays and other damaging sources of light.
Dr. Patel will perform your cataract procedure at a special facility in northwest Wichita. Since you will receive IV sedation at the beginning of your procedure, you will feel relaxed during this process.
Dr. Patel will use drops and an anesthetic solution to numb your eyes. Next, she will create very small incisions in your cornea. She will make an opening into the area where your cataract is located and use ultrasound energy to break up your clouded lens. Once your lens is broken, she will use suction energy to carefully remove these materials from your eye. Finally, she will put an intraocular lens into your eye and close your incisions.
Receiving the Vivity lens is a minimally invasive, easy process that will take about 20 minutes to finish. After Dr. Patel has finished improving your cataracts, you will need to rest in a comfortable recovery suite for a short period of time. Once you are ready, you will be able to return to your home. Although your recovery period will vary, you will usually be able to return to your typical schedule within one week.
While your eyes are adjusting to your cataract procedure, you will need to follow some simple rules. For example, Dr. Patel will ask you to put drops into your eyes for about 30 days. In addition, you will be instructed to temporarily use sunglasses when you are spending time in bright light and put on an eye shield while you are sleeping. You will also need to avoid rubbing your eyes, wearing eye makeup, and lifting heavy objects for at least seven days.
If you are suffering from cataracts, you will probably be a good candidate for this lens. In addition, Vivity has a toric lens option that can be used to correct astigmatism.
Before she provides your lens, Dr. Reena Patel will examine your cataracts and discuss your health. If you have a history of experiencing eye infections, autoimmune issues, or other health problems, you might need to use other methods to improve your vision. Dr. Patel can provide you with more information about your range of treatment options after she has assessed your eyes.
Developing vision problems can prevent you from using your smartphone, working on your computer, and driving a car. If you would like to enhance your vision and reduce your dependency on glasses, you should consider getting the Vivity lens at Wichita Vision Institute in Wichita, KS. As your vision improves, you will feel more comfortable when you use a computer, do household chores, and enjoy social events with your family members.