For patients who suffer from cataracts, the loss of vision can be debilitating and frustrating, as the ability to see is severely compromised. Intraocular lenses work to replace the natural lens of the eye, which is removed during cataract surgery. These lenses are permanently implanted into the eye, improving vision while simultaneously reducing dependence on eyeglasses or contacts. Insertion of intraocular lenses is a safe, commonly performed eye surgery. The implantation of intraocular lenses can be completed in one surgical visit, and full results should be evident within three to six weeks. In addition to offering traditional IOLs, Drs. Maida, Chokshi, and Hasan offer advanced options such as PCIOLs (posterior chamber intraocular lenses). PCIOLs are revolutionary in that they are multifocal, or accommodative, allowing patients to see clearly at varying distances without the use of glasses or contacts. PCIOLs are a welcome alternative to their earlier, monofocal counterparts.
In addition to offering intraocular lenses, Drs. Maida, Chokshi, and Hasan offer monovision LASIK surgery to patients of his Jacksonville, Florida practice. Monovision LASIK is used to treat presbyopia, a condition that causes a hardening of the eye’s natural lens. Typically affecting patients over 40, presbyopia reduces the ability to see objects at near distances. Monovision LASIK specifically targets this condition by repairing one eye for distance vision, and the other for near vision, therefore eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Drs. Maida, Chokshi, and Hasan perform monovision LASIK surgery using advanced technology such as the Eye-Q Excimer Laser and IntraLase®, adjusting each eye’s cornea to focus light efficiently.