WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EYES…
EXPERIENCE
MATTERS.
ADVANCED
CATARACT
SURGERY AND
LIFESTYLE LENSES
Virginia’s Leaders in
Advanced Cataract
Surgery
Approximately 20.5 million Americans
age 40 and older have cataracts.
For many, having cataract surgery can be a wonderful, life
changing experience – opening the door to a whole new
world of possibilities. However, because this is a medical
procedure, your search for the right surgeon should not
be taken lightly. Choosing the perfect combination of
surgeon and technology will lead to excellent results. Over
the past 50 years, the surgeons of Virginia Eye Consultants
have performed over 55,000 surgical procedures and are
recognized as leaders in cataract surgery in the state of
Virginia.
We are committed to providing the most advanced
techniques in cataract surgery available, the best results
and excellent patient care. So if you’ve been diagnosed
with cataracts, restoring your vision with Virginia’s leaders
in cataract surgery has never been easier.
The truth about cataract surgery
• More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80.
• More than 1.6 million cataract procedures are performed in the U.S. each year.
• Cataract surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure under topical anesthesia.
• Cataract surgery is safe and effective when performed by an experienced surgeon.
CEL
AT I N G O
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John D. Sheppard, M.D., M.M.S.C.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
BR
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E
OUR PHYSICIANS
President, Virginia Eye Consultants
Fellowship Trained in Uveitis and Corneal Surgery
Specializing in Cornea and Cataract Surgery
Professor of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia
Medical School
EXPERIENCE
Stephen V. Scoper, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Vice President, Virginia Eye Consultants
Fellowship Trained in Cornea, Anterior Segment,
LASIK and Refractive Surgery
Specializing in Cataract, LASIK and Refractive Surgery
Associate Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Elizabeth Yeu, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Fellowship Trained in Cornea, Anterior Segment,
LASIK and Refractive Surgery
Specializing in Cornea, Cataract, LASIK, Refractive
Surgery and Cosmetic Injectables & Fillers
Constance O. Okeke, M.D., M.S.C.E.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Fellowship Trained in Glaucoma
Specializing in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery
Assistant Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Esther Chang, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Specializing in Cataracts, Oculoplastic/Eyelid Surgery
and Cosmetic Injectables & Fillers
Jay C. Starling, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Specializing in Cataract, LASIK, and Refractive Surgery
Celebrating over 50 years of
eye care excellence, Virginia
Eye Consultants’ surgeons are
board certified and fellowshiptrained corneal specialists.
WORLD CLASS CARE
Our surgeons’ international
reputations, education,
experience, judgment and
attention to detail lead to
world-class patient care.
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY
Virginia Eye Consultants
offers advanced, blade-free
laser cataract surgery
along with a wide variety of
Lifestyle Lens options.
OPTIONS TO FIT
YOUR LIFESTYLE
We may be able to help you
reduce or eliminate your need
for glasses & contacts!
DOCTOR’S CHOICE
Virginia Eye Consultants is the
practice most recommended
by other eye care experts for
their patients and even
their own eyes.
What is a
Cataract?
Many patients are surprised to know that cataracts
are quite common – in fact, more than 20.5 million
Americans have cataracts. And although cataract
surgery is the most frequently performed procedure
in the U.S., there is often confusion about what causes
cataracts, how they affect vision and how they can be
corrected.
A common misconception is that a cataract is a “film”
that forms over the surface of the eye. In reality, a
cataract is actually caused by a natural aging process
that occurs inside your eye. It’s a gradual clouding of
your eye’s clear, natural lens that can, over time, make
your vision less sharp. Much like a camera, your eye
depends on a clear lens to properly focus images. As
we age, proteins in your lens begin to bind together,
clouding your lens and creating a cataract. A cataract
may make your vision cloudy, blurry or dull. Many
patients report a yellow or brownish tint to their vision
as well.
Although cataracts usually develop on their own as part
of the natural aging process, there are other factors
that can contribute to cataracts developing earlier or at
an accelerated rate. These include:
• Genetic inheritance
• Eye injuries
• Certain diseases (such as diabetes and glaucoma, etc.)
• Smoking
• Frequent and unprotected exposure to the sun’s rays
• Certain medications
HEALTHY EYE
Light enters the eye through
the cornea, passes through
the natural crystalline lens
and is accurately focused
onto the retina, providing a
crisp, clear image.
Cornea
Retina
Lens
EYE WITH CATARACT
As the eye ages, the lens
becomes cloudier, allowing
less light to pass through.
The light that does not
make it to the retina is
diffused or scattered, leaving
vision unfocused and blurry.
Cataract
What are some symptoms of cataracts?
Cataracts typically develop slowly and painlessly over time – in fact, in the
early stages, symptoms may be so mild that you may not even realize that
your vision is changing. However, as the cataract becomes more dense you
will eventually experience one or more of the following symptoms:
• Painless blurring of vision
• Sensitivity to light and glare
• Double vision in one eye
• Poor night vision
• Fading or yellowing of colors
• Frequent changes in glasses or contact
lens prescriptions
Cataract
Surgery
When is it time to have cataract surgery?
The time for surgery is when cataracts are causing
loss of vision which affects your ability to perform
activities of daily living in your accustomed manner.
With modern advancements in cataract surgery,
developing cataracts no longer means having to
suffer with blurry vision – restoring your vision
has never been easier. The first step in detecting
cataracts and determining your need for surgery
is through a comprehensive cataract examination.
Call (757) 622-2200 to schedule your exam today!
What happens during cataract surgery?
During this outpatient procedure, topical and light
intravenous anesthesia will be used, ensuring
that you will be relaxed and comfortable as your
surgeon removes the cloudy lens & replaces it with
an Intraocular Lens. Recovery is rapid - with the
cataract removed and the lens in place, you’re on
your way to enjoying more youthful vision.
Will I need to have cataract surgery again?
Amazing advancements in cataract
surgery such as Lifestyle Lenses and
Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery now
allow patients to achieve clear vision
with less dependency on glasses and
contacts. Even if you have worn glasses
your whole life, you may now have an
opportunity to see clearly at a distance
and near with a Lifestyle Lens.
BLADE-FREE LASER CATARACT SURGERY
• Our Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery
ensures the most gentle, accurate
and precise incisions by replacing
the hand-held blade to optimize all
incisions for enhanced, reproducible
surgical results.
The results are permanent, offering you a lifetime
of good vision. Some patients may experience a
clouding of the tissue surrounding the lens. Should
this occur, a laser may be used in an outpatient
procedure (called a YAG Capsulotomy) to painlessly
remove the cloudiness and restore clear vision.
• With our advanced laser technology,
our surgeons can precisely program
the size, shape and location of the
incision and lens for each patient.
Recovery time
• Our advanced, precision-based laser
technology operates with unmatched
accuracy and control, helping us
customize your Lifestyle Lens cataract
procedure to your unique vision
needs.
You will return home and relax for the remainder of
the day after your procedure. Most patients report
improvement in their vision as soon as the next day
– you may even watch TV and read at this time. You
should be able to resume normal activities, such as
driving & working, within just two or three days. It’s
important to follow your doctor’s instructions, use
your medications as prescribed & keep your follow
up visits.
• Virginia Eye Consultants is the first
practice in Virginia and the 13th in the
nation to offer the latest advancement
in laser cataract surgery.
• Our laser technology, combined with
one of our Lifestyle Lens options offers
the most technologically advanced
procedures for cataract patients.
Your Cataract
Surgery Options
Once you’ve decided to have cataract surgery, our experienced team will help
guide you through your options. During your examination, your doctor will
help determine which option is best for you.
BLADE-FREE LASER CATARACT
SURGERY
LASER
CATARACT
SURGERY
NEAR
INTERMEDIATE
DISTANCE
ASTIGMATISM
CORRECTION
Custom Clear Distance &
Near Package
• Multifocal/Accommodating Lenses
Patient’s best opportunity to see for ALL
ranges of vision with less or no dependence
on glasses.
• Laser Astigmatism Correction
(if necessary)
Custom Clear Distance
Package
• For moderate to high astigmatism
Patient’s best opportunity to see “glasses
free” distance. Glasses still required for
near vision.
3
small to
moderate
astigmatism
correction
3
moderate
to high
astigmatism
correction
3
small to
moderate
astigmatism
correction
Custom Laser
Distance Package
• For low to moderate astigmatism –
standard lens
Patient’s opportunity for enhanced clarity
for distance vision. Glasses still required
for near vision.
CATARACT SURGERY
LASER
CATARACT
SURGERY
NEAR
INTERMEDIATE
DISTANCE
ASTIGMATISM
CORRECTION
Basic Cataract Surgery*
• Standard Monofocal Lens with
manual cataract surgery
Patients may still require glasses for both
distance and near vision.
Does not include laser cataract surgery.
*
no laser
cataract
surgery
no
astigmatism
correction
With a Lifestyle Lens, you may
see clearly at all distances!
Laser Cataract Surgery benefits
Virginia Eye Consultants uses the advanced laser
technology for our laser cataract procedures. Laser
cataract surgery offers you increased precision with
a blade-free, computer-controlled procedure.
• Eliminate cataracts
• See near, far and everything in between
• You can reduce or eliminate dependence
on glasses
• Choose vision to match your lifestyle
• Enhanced patient comfort
• Advanced blade-free procedure
• Increased precision & predictability
• Increased safety & accuracy
Why Choose Blade-Free Laser
Cataract Surgery?
For the past 50 years, Virginia Eye Consultants
has successfully performed thousands of cataract
procedures with basic or manual cataract surgery.
This technique involved the use of metal blades.
Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery with our
advanced laser technology provides patients with
computer-controlled precision as it automates
some of the most challenging steps of cataract
surgery. The laser replaces the hand held metal
blades to optimize all incisions for enhanced
precision and safety. This breakthrough
technology provides our surgeons a new level
of accuracy for the peace of mind you deserve.
Combine this exciting technology with an
advanced Lifestyle Lens, and many patients
are reducing or even eliminating their need for
glasses and contacts!
Financing
Medicare and most insurance plans will pay
for most of the cost of your standard cataract
surgery when using a monofocal lens. If you
choose Blade-Free Laser Cataract Surgery with or
without a Lifestyle Lens, you will have additional
charges that will not be covered by insurance and
will be an out of pocket cost to you. Considering
the visual benefits and freedom that comes with
it, many patients feel the additional cost is worth
it. We offer a variety of financing options to make
your choice easier and more affordable.
SEE CLEARLY!
If you’re suffering from blurry, cloudy,
dull vision that just is not what it used
to be, there’s no need to wait any
longer! It’s time to open the door to
a bright, clear world and restore your
vision and your lifestyle.
Take the Next Step
Call us to schedule your exam and
discuss your options with our doctors.
Call 757.622.2200
to schedule your cataract
examination today
call today
757.622.2200
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