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The surgeons at Short Hills Ophthalmology perform state-of-the-art cataract surgery at a modern ambulatory surgery center. The friendly and professional staff together with the latest equipment and technology combine to make your experience safe, painless and successful.
 A Cataract is a cloudiness or haze in the natural lens of the eye. This is a natural progression as the eye ages. More than 50 percent of people over the age of 60 will have some degree of cataract. Younger people may have significant cataracts if they are diabetic, sustained trauma to the eye of have taken certain medications, such as prednisone.
The progressive clouding of the lens can cause symptoms such as blurred vision at distance or near, halos and glare with lights, difficulty driving or reading, double vision or glare symptoms, especially while driving with oncoming headlights or bright sunlight. Frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions may also be a sign of cataract formation.
Currently, the only option to improve vision in patients with cataracts is surgery. There are no drops, pills, exercises or glasses that can reverse or arrest cataract formation. Fortunately, modern cataract surgery is a relatively quick, painless way to improve vision that has deteriorated from cataracts.
 Cataract surgery is outpatient surgery that can be done at a hospital, or more commonly in an ambulatory surgery center. There is no overnight stay involved. Mild sedation is given and the eye is numbed either with eye drops alone or with an injection around the eye. In either case, the patient does not feel the surgery. A small incision is made in the cornea, and an ultrasonic probe is placed in the eye. The cataract is then broken up by ultrasound waves, and the small pieces are removed from the eye using the probe. A lens implant, or intraocular lens is then placed into the space formerly occupied by the cataract. Most times the wound is closed without sutures. The surgery usually takes only 15 or 20 minutes. The patient is then discharged home with a light shield or a patch, and instructions to use antibiotic and antiinflammatory drops.
Dr. Farbowitz’s background as a refractive surgeon allows him to use the latest technology to minimize, if not eliminate the need for distance glasses after cataract surgery.
Dr. Farbowitz also utilizes the latest multifocal lens implant technology in select patients. This exciting new lens implant can result in independence from both near and distance glasses after cataract surgery.
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 Glaucoma is the term for when the pressure inside the eye rises high enough to damage the optic nerve. The condition often develops over many years without causing pain - so you may not experience vision loss until the disease has progressed. Glaucoma cannot be prevented, and vision lost to it cannot be restored. Left untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness. For these reasons, regular eye exams and early detection are critical.
The high eye pressure associated with glaucoma is caused by blockages in the eye's fluid drains. No one knows yet why the blockages form.
Symptoms are occasionally present and should be taken as warning signs that glaucoma may be developing; these include blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, halo effects around lights and painful or reddened eyes. People at the greatest risk include those who are over the age of 40, diabetic, near-sighted, African-American, or who have a family history of glaucoma.
Once diagnosed, glaucoma can be controlled. Treatments to lower pressure in the eye include non-surgical methods such as prescription eye drops and medications, laser therapy, and surgery.
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The physicians at Short Hills Ophthalmology provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. In addition to laser vision correction and small-incision cataract surgery, the doctors manage a variety of eye conditions, including diabetes, glaucoma and macular degeneration. They use the latest technology to diagnose and treat these conditions, and perform in-office laser surgery for glaucoma and diabetes.
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 Short Hills Ophthalmology has a full service optical dispensary on the premises. A full line of fashion frames are available, including sunglasses and sports goggles. Our laboratory provides the most innovative lens services, such as a variety of hi-index materials, polarized glare control sun-lenses, transition lenses and superb anti-reflective coatings. Our expert licensed optician will help you select a style that complements your appearance, while maintaining the utmost in functionality.
A full selection of contact lenses is available, including contact lenses for astigmatism, daily disposable and colored contact lenses. We dispense the latest in contact lens materials from a number of manufacturers to maximize comfort and clarity of vision.
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