Cataract surgery, also called lens replacement surgery, is the removal of the natural lens of the eye (also called “crystalline lens”) that has developed an opacification, which is referred to as a cataract, and its replacement with an intraocular lens. Metabolic changes of the crystalline lens fibers over time lead to the development of the cataract,
Normal Eye
In a healthy eye, fluid is produced in the ciliary body, enters the eye, and then drains through tiny passages called the trabecular meshwork. In people with glaucoma,
Glaucoma
In some cases, the disease can be treated with medications. For others, laser or traditional surgery is required to lower eye pressure. Dr. Zommer is very knowledgeable in the latest treatments, and perform a wide number of surgeries including: