Cataracts
Long Beach Cataract Surgeon
What Are Cataracts?
What Does Cataract Surgery Involve?
The procedure involves removing the natural cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear, synthetic intraocular lens (IOL) implant. Modern cataract surgery is performed through a microscopic opening. No sutures or glue are necessary for performing the surgery or implanting the new lens into the eye. The new lens is permanent and will improve a patient’s vision indefinitely.
What Are PREMIUM (Intraocular Lenses) IOLs?
IOL implant technology is finally catching up with visual demands. There are now more options to correct vision than ever before. This results in better visual outcomes which reduce and sometimes eliminate a person’s dependency on glasses. The latest lens technologies are all offered by the top ophthalmologists in Long Beach Dr. Leif Hertzog, M.D. and Dr. H. Dieter Hertzog, M.D. These include Alcon’s Vivity® and Panoptix® lenses, as well as Johnson and Johnson’s Synergy® and Symfony® lenses. These presbyopia-correcting lenses allow patients to see well at distance and near, often without glasses. Additionally, a wide variety of toric IOLs can be used to correct astigmatism, also allowing patients to see well with minimal need for spectacles. Which IOL implant(s) is appropriate for a patient is determined after carefully considering many factors: pre-operative measurements of the eye, current specific visual demands, and future visual goals.
Top-Rated Cataract Eye Surgery Doctor in Long Beach
Dr. H. Dieter Hertzog, MD has performed over 15,000 cataract surgeries and also specializes in advanced technology IOL implants. He also continues to teach cataract surgeries at USC where he staffs the residents in both routine and complex cases.
Dr. Leif Hertzog, MD, an eye surgeon in Long Beach, began his practice over 30 years ago, and has done approximately 14,000 eye surgeries. He is a recognized expert in the field. Dr. Leif Hertzog is currently specializing in the placement of Advanced Technology IOLs.
