Scottsdale Eye Physicians - Dennis L Kilpatrick

We offer various no-stitch cataract surgery treatment options, including femtosecond laser surgery, topical anesthetic, intraoperative OptiPlusTM ORA-assisted intraocular lens determination, Toric (astigmatism-correcting) implant lenses, and Multifocal lens replacement. Glaucoma laser surgery, including endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) in conjunction with cataract surgery.

Cataracts occur naturally as the eyes age and a build up of protein causes a clouding of the eye's lens. By age 65 more than 90% of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Over time, the cataract may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, worsening vision. In addition, cataracts can result from exposure to toxic substances, diseases such as diabetes, or arise after an eye injury. A cataract can develop in one or both eyes and fortunately can be treated with a common and safe surgery.

Preventing eye diseases from ever forming is one of the best medical techniques we know of. And that's why we strongly recommend a routine annual eye exam. The annual exam helps us diagnose and treat normal vision changes. But it's also invaluable in detecting early signs of serious problems, like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and even brain tumors.

If you have impaired vision, it's highly likely we can correct the problem on an outpatient basis under local or topical anesthesia. The surgeon uses a very short wavelength laser to make the needed cataract surgery incisions. This technique is safer, more precise, and shortens the surgery time. Dr. Kilpatrick is one of the few ophthalmologists certified for femtosecond laser surgery.