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WELCOME UNDERSTANDING THE WHAT IS A PRESBYOPIC LENSECTOMY

Since 1973 the Braverman Eye Center, located in Before choosing an option to treat your and The natural normal of the eye is made mostly Presbyopic Lensectomy is a great alternative for Hallandale Beach, Florida, has been a leader in South correct your vision, it is important to understand how the of water and protein. As early as in your 40’s, but usually patients who are seeking LASIK but are not good candidates Florida in Refractive . Dr. Braverman has works, how your change with age, and sometime in a person’s 60’s, 70’s or 80’s, some of the because they are out of the treatment range. Lensectomy done over twenty thousand cataract and refractive laser how different disorders, such as cataracts and , protein will clump together, causing the eye’s natural surgeries as well as over two thousand multifocal implants, means the removal of the eye’s natural lens that focuses may affect your vision. Remember, this information is for lens to become cloudy. This clouding of the natural lens which allow you to see both near and far after cataract is called a cataract. the incoming and outgoing light rays. This natural lens is surgery. He has developed multiple surgical instruments educational purposes only. Consult Dr. Braverman and his When this occurs, light rays passing through the eye replaced with an acrylic high technology intra-ocular lens. and has taught many other his techniques. He is staff to help you make an informed decision. become scattered and unfocused. The result is that all This technology has been used around the world for many a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Bascom Palmer Eye The human eye has two that work together to objects, whether near or far, become blurry. If left untreated, years and has recently become more accepted in the United Institute, teaching cataract surgery to their residents. Also, focus light onto the . The outer focusing lens is called cataracts can lead to blindness, although this is very States. It’s popularity in the United States has been boosted the Braverman Eye Center is a premium South Florida the . The inner focusing lens is called the crystalline uncommon in the United States. because of the FDA’s recent approval of deluxe intra-ocular LASIK and Laser Vision Correction center. lens. The only surgical treatment for a cataract is removal of lens implants that enable patients to see both at distance We have built our reputation on integrity and the highest the affected natural lens of the eye and implantation of a lens standards of care. We provide high quality eye care to Light rays pass first through the cornea and then and at near without . It is a great treatment for , or (IOL). This restores the eye’s ability patients throughout South Florida. In addition, patients are through the crystalline lens. The cornea and crystalline lens patients who require not only distance glasses, but near referred to us from other eye doctors from around the United focus incoming light by bending all the light rays to meet at to have light pass through to the retina. Over 14 million glasses as well. IOL procedures are performed worldwide each year. States and have been sent from many other countries. a single point on the retina. FDA studies on the Presbyopic implant have shown At the Braverman Eye Center you are a very important From the retina, these light rays are sent as electrical that over 93% of patients will not need to wear distance or Light patient. We pride ourselves on providing the most pulses to the brain where our mind “sees” a picture of what’s computer glasses and that over 84% of patients will not professional and personal Ophthalmologic care possible. rays Light rays in front of us. entering Retina entering need reading glasses, whereas 100% of these patients We will do our best to honor your trust by providing the the eye Many things change as time passes. Vision is one of the eye quality of care you require and deserve because your needed distance and reading glasses preoperatively; and, vision is truly our vision. them. The aging process affects the clarity and quality of since the FDA studies, as we have gained more experience, vision, which may impact your ability to read or drive at the results are even better! We also use these high cloudy lens ANNA ROSS - CATARACT Normal Lens Light focuses night. Two primary causes of vision loss with age are Light scatters technology implants in upgraded cataract surgery. Before surgery, I couldn’t see because my cataracts and presbyopia. on the retina cataracts had gotten so bad. I found myself Normal Lens Cloudy Lens (Cataract) staying home a lot. After my first surgery, I opened my eyes and I saw immediately! DR. STEVE MORRIS, OPTOMETRIC CHARLY ROSSIN - LENSECTOMY The colors were amazing. After my second Dr. Braverman is not just a skilled , but he DR. STEPHEN VENOKUR, Words cannot express my feelings for OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIAN cataract was done, I could not believe how has an extra ingredient. He cares about his patients. giving me my sight ... for the very first time! Many of my colleagues recommended Dr. beautiful everything was! It was like I not only send my patients to him but he has also Since birth I was legally blind in my right everything was new! With these upgraded Braverman as their surgeon of choice. His operated on my wife, my daughter and me and eye and close to “the same” with my left multifocal implants, I see and feel like a kid. reputation as a doctor with extraordinary everyone I send says the same thing. He treats them (good) eye. Glasses could not even correct surgical skills made my decision an my vision well enough for daily tasks. Now as if they were all part of his own family. easy one. Everyone at the Braverman at age 59, I literally have a new vision of ROSALIND BRAVERMAN - CATARACT Eye Center displayed professionalism Dr. Braverman’s mother and a happy Rezoom my life. What a “miracle” for me! Life is and understanding from the start to the finish. I am extremely happy so full of new possibilities. multifocal lens implant patient. Uncorrected with my post surgical vision and will refer all my patients to Dr. distance and near vision of 20/20! She drives DR. STAN ROEVER, OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIAN Braverman for their Lasik and cataract surgeries! without glasses and reads the fine print in the I have done Pre Op, Post Op, and follow-up newspaper without glasses! care for Dr. Stanley Braverman. I have always ROSE ALLBRITTON been impressed by Dr. Braverman’s surgical WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA PRESBYOPIC LENSECTOMY DEBRA FORD - CATARACT results. Just recently it was my turn to be in As we age, the natural lens in our eye becomes less Dr. Braverman, I want to thank you the examining chair and on the surgical When I came to Dr. Braverman I flexible. This lack of flexibility compromises the eye’s ability for taking the time to explain the was very afraid I was going blind! table and, without a doubt, Dr. Braverman Presbyopic Lensectomy procedure to switch from one focal point (objects at a distance – driving) I received an examination that is one of the best in his field! to my husband and I. From the time covered every aspect of my eyes. to another focal point (objects that are close – reading). we stepped into your office, we felt After receiving all of the results, This is called presbyopia. at home and that I was important to Dr. Braverman explained the The practical effect of this loss of flexibility in the natural you. I can call and ask you anything and you and your office staff results of my tests in detail. NISSAN BEN NISSAN - CATARACT lens of the eye is that we lose our ability to read or see are there, no matter how busy. I am so very glad that I had it done. He gave me choices and together Excellent!! With Multifocal lenses close objects without reading glasses or . we decided what was best for me. implanted in both of my eyes, I am seeing It has opened up a world of complete freedom for me. At school I was well informed and able to make a logical decision! like I did when I was twenty years old. My Today, for people who have cataracts with or without with children, whether on the computer or reading, or outside at The surgery day was the most wonderful day of my life. I now son is an Eye Doctor. presbyopia, there is a procedure to remove the affected recess, my eye-sight is great. No more foggy glasses in South feel and see as if I am 25 years old again... I can see without glasses, He recommended me to Dr. Braverman natural lens of the eye and replace it with an upgraded Florida, wonderful! Waking up and not reaching for my glasses, even to read thanks to those wonderful multifocal implants!!! and said that he was the finest cataract Multifocal Lens that provides focused vision in all depths amazing! When I look into my eyes and feel young again, an extra My life is wonderful!!! Thank you Dr. Braverman!!! surgeon that he knows. He was right. of field – near, intermediate and far. bonus. I love you all. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions About our Surgeon CATARACT CATARACT SURGERY THE MULTIFOCAL LENS AND THE PROCEDURE Dr. Stanley Braverman What is a cataract? Will I still need to wear glasses if my surgeon recommends A cataract is formed when the natural lens of the eye, a Multifocal Lens? Dr. Stanley Braverman has been in responsible for focusing light and producing sharp images, The results will vary depending upon your vision, lifestyle and the the private practice of and PRESBYOPIC becomes cloudy and hardens, resulting in a loss of visual anatomy of your eyes. People may find that they need glasses since 1981 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. function. The lens of the eye is clear at birth, but is one of to read very small type or drive at night in unfamiliar areas. Most Dr. Braverman specializes in no-stitch the first parts of the body to show the effects of aging. A people, however, can go to the store or conduct many of their cataract surgery, Presbyopia Surgery and Laser Vision Correction Refractive LENSECTOMY cataract is painless and usually develops gradually over daily activities without depending on glasses. In a clinical study, Corneal surgery. several months or years. Normally, the onset of a cataract 92% of those who received the upgraded Multifocal Lenses “never” or only “occasionally” needed to wear glasses. Dr. Braverman graduated from the in one or both eyes may cause decreased night vision, How is the Multifocal Lens different from traditional University of Miami in 1972 and the impaired depth perception, and increased color distortion. monofocal intraocular lenses? University of Miami School of Medicine SURGERY Who is affected? Unlike traditional monofocal (single-vision) lens implants, the in 1976. He completed his residency in Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among adults Multifocal Lens provides quality vision at all distances – near ophthalmology at the world famous Duke age 55 and older. In fact, poor vision from cataracts affects (reading), intermediate (computer use or cooking), and far University Eye Center. He has been in private practice since 60 percent of all adults over age 60. However, cataracts (driving). Traditional monofocal lenses usually provide good vision 1981 and has personally done over 20,000 cataract and refractive affect all ages as they also can result from , heredity, only at one distance with limited ability to see objects that are at procedures. He has been performing refractive corneal surgery or medications. other distances without glasses. since 1990 and laser vision correction Refractive Corneal How are cataracts diagnosed? How does the Multifocal Lens replace the eye’s natural lens? surgery since 1996 when it was first approved by the FDA. Dr. There is no single, valid, objective test that indicates the The natural lens inside the eye is gently removed through a tiny Braverman is a certified proctor for Laser Vision Correction, presence of an operable cataract. Dr. Braverman analyzes incision in the periphery of your eye’s cornea. The lens implant teaching many other ophthalmologists how to perform LASIK and is then inserted in its place to permanently replace the natural ASA (Advanced Surface Ablation) surgical techniques. He is patient symptoms, performs a comprehensive eye exam and lens. The procedure usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes. a former medical director for TLC, The Laser Center, and has may test for glare disability and sensitivity to make What if my medical history or current medication prevents performed thousands of LASIK and other refractive corneal a diagnosis. The final decision to proceed with the surgery me from considering an injection of local anesthesia? surgery procedures. He has also performed thousands of lies with the patient. Today, anesthesia is usually administered topically. Surgery multifocal implants and has been doing small incision no stitch How are cataracts treated? is done on an outpatient basis. This means no injection is cataract surgery with multifocal implants since 1997. Your optometrist or Dr. Braverman may prescribe glasses, required, and the medication numbs the eye without entering Dr. Braverman has served as Chief of Ophthalmology at medication or surgery depending on the symptoms, the bloodstream. Dr. Braverman can tell you if this is an appropriate Memorial Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Braverman is an complaints and age of the patient. Usually no surgery is option for you. Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston School of recommended until glasses no longer work to make you How long after surgery until I see my best? and a Clinical Associate Professor at the Nova visually happy. Like most procedures, this depends upon the overall health Southeastern College of Optometry and the New England College BRAVERMAN EYE What is cataract surgery? of your eye. For most people, vision is noticeably better of Optometry. He is also a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor Cataract surgery is the removal of your cloudy natural lens. immediately or within the first 3-5 days and continues to in Ophthalmology at the University of Miami School of Medicine’s improve during the first few weeks after the procedure. Your cloudy natural lens is usually dissolved using high Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He has been listed in multiple Who’s CENTER Does the Multifocal Lens require an adjustment period? frequency ultrasound through less than a 3 millimeter opening. Who in America. Yes. For most people there is a period of weeks when your brain Dr. Braverman is one of only a handful of ophthalmologists WHERE YOUR VISION IS OUR VISION An artificial lens is then implanted. The surgery continues is learning to “see” up close and at a distance with the new lens. in South Florida that is actively involved in teaching the Bascom to improve with such recent developments as no-stitch surgery, This adjustment period is usually complete within 6 to 12 weeks Palmer Eye Institute third year residents how to do successful topical anesthesia, surgical correction of and or after the second eye is done. Also, like all multifocal lenses, and efficient cataract surgery.A recent Chief Resident at 1935 East Hallandale Beach Blvd. new upgraded lens designs. It takes a few months for the some people report halos or glare around lights. Again, for most the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute had this to say about Dr. eye to heal completely, but the patient is able to return to people this diminishes over time. For some, it becomes less Braverman recently: “...... We (current and past residents) are so Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 normal activity almost immediately after surgery and usually troublesome but never completely goes away. Most people report grateful to you for all of the time you spend teaching us valuable sees well within days. that the ability to see near, intermediate and far outweighs any skills in the OR. Your dedication to the training and development ______How successful is cataract surgery? visual side effects associated with the lens. of future surgeons is greatly appreciated...... ” 954-458-2112 If an eye is otherwise healthy, cataract surgery has an overall Are there any risks of having the Multifocal Lens Dr. Braverman has been chosen many times and procedure? success rate of over 98%. Continuous innovations in cataract continues to be chosen to be the eye surgeon that other 1-800-92-EYES-1 As with any surgical procedure there are risks. The biggest risk eye doctors and choose for themselves and surgery allow cataract surgeons to treat greater numbers of with any cataract procedure is infection. Fewer than .05% of Fax: 954-458-7186 their families. patients with every passing year. patients having a lens implant procedure ever get an infection How does cataract surgery improve quality of life? ______and most are treated successfully with medications and surgery. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CATARACTS AND Cataract surgery has provided improved quality of life for Infections, however, can cause a severe or total loss of vision. 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