King LASIK – Cataract Surgery with Premium IOLs
King LASIK eye care specialists, led by premier eye surgeon Dr. Joseph King, are highly skilled in performing cataract surgery using the latest and most advanced techniques. Through this sophisticated procedure, Dr. King is able to help patients throughout the Pacific Northwest obtain improved vision by removing the eye’s clouded lens and replacing it with a high-tech intraocular lens implant (IOL). The vast majority of patients who undergo cataract surgery at King LASIK are able to enjoy restored vision, often without the need for corrective eyewear.
Dr. King has been helping cataract surgery Seattle patients as well as those throughout the Pacific Northwest for more than a decade. He is highly respected among peers and patients for unsurpassed surgical skills, unmatched patient care and impressive advanced training, which have earned him a reputation as one of the most successful eye surgeons in the region.
Cataract Surgery at King LASIK
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The lens lies behind the iris and the pupil and works to focus light into the retina, located farther back in the eye. The lens is also responsible for naturally adjusting the eye’s focus, allowing us to see objects at various distances. However, sometimes during the aging process the eye’s proteins clump together and cloud the lens. This clouding is known as a cataract. When left untreated, cataracts may continue to progress, causing significant vision impairment.
Although traditional cataract surgery is a complex and serious procedure, Dr. King is well-trained in the latest, most sophisticated techniques, which greatly minimize discomfort and the risk of complications. He uses the advanced “no-stitch” technique of cataract surgery, a revolutionary method that promotes higher levels of safety and comfort.
The Cataract Surgery Procedure
Dr. King performs cataract surgery on an outpatient basis. The treatment lasts about an hour, with the actual surgery lasting less than 20 minutes. After numbing the eye with a topical anesthetic, Dr. King first creates a tiny, self-sealing incision on the surface of the eye. Next, he uses a technique known as phacoemulsification to break down and suction out the eye’s clouded lens. Once this is accomplished, he carefully inserts a permanent, artificial lens implant, designed to improve the patient’s vision at most distances.
Intraocular lens implants (IOLs) are manmade lenses that are uniquely engineered to mimic the eye’s natural lens and restore visual abilities. At King LASIK, patients are provided with the best IOLs available today, including AcrySof ReSTOR and Crystalens. To learn more about each IOL, please visit the respective pages.
Cataract Surgery Consultation at King LASIK
If you are experiencing blurry vision, you may be suffering from cataracts. Immediate medical attention is essential in preventing further vision loss. To learn more about your candidacy, please schedule a one-on-one consultation at King LASIK, located throughout the Pacific Northwest, including:
- Seattle, WA
- Tri-Cities, WA
- Portland, OR
- Vancouver, BC
- Victoria, BC
- Edmonton, AB
The King LASIK eye care specialists have helped many cataract surgery Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Tri-Cities and Portland patients obtain near-perfect vision. In addition to providing cataract surgery, King LASIK eye care specialists are known as some of the most skilled LASIK surgery providers in the Pacific Northwest. King LASIK is led by Dr. Joseph King, a highly skilled eye surgeon who has served on staff at several renowned eye care centers, including LASIK PLUS.
