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Posted on July 28, 2017 By Hunter Eye Specialists

Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome (DLS)

Prebyopia

Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome (DLS) part of which is Presbyopia, is a progressive lens disorder that worsens with age and can result in the need to rely on reading glasses to perform near tasks.  It encompasses the aging of the crystalline lens, with or without lens opacities, the inability to accommodate due to presbyopia and increased spherical aberrations and/or coma.

Between the ages of 40 to 50 years the lens starts to harden and lose focusing power, near vision starts to deteriorate and development of higher-order aberrations

At 50 to 65 years of age, the loss of near vision or focussing ability, Light scatter and Decreased contrast and night vision

65 Year Olds and above usually would have developed cataracts as the nucleus of the lens yellows, causing reduced vision, affecting color perception

For patients with DLS – Refractive lens exhange is the treatment of choice, with Monovision or Blended Vision being an effective alternative in reducing dependancy on glasses for near tasks such as reading, computer, sewing, reading menu or looking at price tags or lists when shopping.

Filed Under: Cataract Surgery, FACTS, Laser Eye Surgery, Toric Lens Implants

Posted on February 16, 2016 By Hunter Eye Specialists

Refractive Lensectomy

Refractive Lensectomy or Clear Lens Exchange is a procedure that allows correction of longsightedness, shortsightedness and even astigmatism.

Patients who are unsuitable for laser eye surgery have the option to have this particular procedure to reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Though more suited to those who are above 40 years of age, it can be performed on those who are younger, with full informed consent and thorough counselling of the pros and cons the procedure has to offer.

Being similar to Cataract surgery, Clear or Refractive Lensectomy has been proven time and time again to be a reliable procedure for successful visual outcomes.

Peter Stacey Slit Lamp

Filed Under: Cataract Surgery, FACTS, Laser Eye Surgery, Toric Lens Implants

Posted on October 16, 2015 By Hunter Eye Specialists

Unsuitable for Laser Vision Correction? Its not the end of the road…

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Though most people are suitable for LASIK or PRK a small group of people will not be suitable for laser vision correction. For these people it isn’t the end of the road – there are other options. One option is Lens Exchange, where the lens behind the coloured part of the eye is replaced with an intraocular lens. Intraocular Lenses can correct short sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia) and also astigmatism, in fact it can correct much higher ranges for all types of correction than any type of laser vision correction. As with any type of procedure a full eye health assessment is necessary to ascertain suitability.

Filed Under: Cataract Surgery, Toric Lens Implants

Posted on February 6, 2014 By Hunter Street Eye Specialists

Toric Lens Implants

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Toric lens implants have made a remarkable difference to post operative outcomes.

Many patients are now no longer needing their glasses.

Older patients who thought that they were not suitable for Laser Vision Correction are getting a big surprise with their spectacle freedom after their cataract surgery.

Contact Hunter Street Eye Specialists on (02) 9635 0663 to book a consultation for www.huntereye.com.au

Filed Under: Toric Lens Implants

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