When the cataract begins to impair visual function or cause disturbing symptoms that interfere with a person's daily activities, it can be removed. Several additional testing procedures must be performed prior to cataract surgery, including measurements of the length of the eye and assessment of the curvature of the cornea.
Many options are available today for the prosthetic lens that replaces the crystalline lens with its cataract. Some lenses, called multifocal lenses or accommodating lenses, allow for correction of both near and distance vision.

Do you have cataracts? Cataract patients now have better options to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW multi-focal IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery.

Many employers allow employees to earmark several thousands of dollars to help pay for a variety of elective procedures, including LASIK. If you are seeking LASIK in Colorado call us today to discuss how Flex Spending can help you save money. This makes vision correction affordable!

Would you like to find out if you are a LASIK candidate? If so please take our self-evaluation test and one of our staff will be in touch with you to discuss your LASIK candidacy. The Colorado LASIK specialists at Eye Center of the Rockies, invite you to also come into our office for a complete LASIK eye exam.