Cataract Surgery
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts occur when the normally clear lens inside your eye becomes cloudy, causing light to scatter and vision to blur. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and risk factors helps you know when to seek care.
Cataracts develop as proteins in the eye’s lens break down and clump together over time. Aging is the main cause, but other factors can speed up the process.
Early cataracts may feel like you are looking through a foggy window. Common warning signs include:
- Glare from headlights or bright sunlight
- Colors appearing faded or yellow
- Double vision in one eye
- Frequent changes in glasses prescriptions
- Difficulty reading in dim light
Anyone can develop cataracts, yet some groups face higher risk.
- Adults over 60
- People with a family history of cataracts
- Individuals with diabetes or other chronic health conditions
- Long-term steroid users
- Smokers, heavy alcohol users, or those with high sun exposure
- People with prior eye injuries or surgeries
Schedule an exam if you struggle with night driving, need stronger lighting to read, or notice colors losing vibrancy. Early evaluation lets us track changes and plan treatment before vision loss affects daily life.
Choosing the Right Lens
Selecting an intraocular lens (IOL) is an important step because it shapes your vision long after surgery. We guide you through the options so you can enjoy clear, comfortable sight.
Your new lens replaces the eye’s natural lens, so the type you choose influences how well you see at distance, intermediate, and near ranges.
From basic monofocal lenses to advanced multifocal, trifocal, extended depth of focus, light adjustable, and toric lenses, today’s technology offers solutions for many visual goals.
We match lens technology to your lifestyle, hobbies, and visual demands, ensuring you understand benefits and trade-offs before making a decision.
Understanding Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens. Knowing the steps and choices reduces worry and improves outcomes.
A comprehensive eye exam uses specialized instruments to check vision, evaluate lens clarity, and measure eye structures. Early detection lets us monitor progression.
Seeing us early keeps surgery straightforward, gives you flexible timing, and preserves the healthiest eye tissue for the best possible result.
Surgery is advised once cataracts interfere with tasks such as reading, driving, or recognizing faces. Because cataracts worsen over time, treating sooner protects quality of life.
Expect detailed eye measurements and a conversation about your activities. This information helps us select the ideal lens and address any concerns.
- Comprehensive eye testing and imaging
- Lifestyle discussion to match lens choice
- Time for questions about procedure and recovery
Femtosecond laser surgery creates precise incisions and softens the cataract, while traditional phacoemulsification uses ultrasound to break up the lens. Both methods are safe and effective; we choose the approach that best fits your eyes.
Cataract surgery has a success rate of over 98 percent. Local anesthesia keeps the procedure painless, and our team explains each step so you feel calm and informed.
How Cataract Surgery Works
The procedure is quick and usually completed in under 20 minutes. Here are the main steps.
The surgeon makes a small, self-sealing incision in the cornea, so stitches are rarely needed.
Ultrasound or laser energy breaks the cloudy lens into fragments that are gently removed from the eye.
A clear intraocular lens is inserted into the same position as the natural lens, restoring sharp vision.
Types of Intraocular Lenses
Different IOL designs suit different visual needs. We help you pick the lens that best supports your daily life.
Provide clear vision at a single distance, most often far. Reading glasses are still needed for near tasks.
One eye is set for distance and the other for near, reducing dependence on glasses. The brain blends the images over time.
Offer a continuous range from distance to intermediate vision, with some near support and reduced glare in low light.
After implantation, the lens power can be fine-tuned with specialized light treatments, allowing highly personalized vision.
Provide multiple focal points so you can see well at near, intermediate, and far distances, often reducing or eliminating the need for glasses.
Correct astigmatism by compensating for the eye’s uneven curvature and can be combined with other lens technologies for broader visual range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients often have similar questions about cataracts and surgery. Here are clear answers to help you feel prepared.
No. Once the cloudy lens is removed, cataracts do not return. A small number of patients may develop a cloudy capsule behind the implant, which is easily treated with a quick laser procedure.
Numbing eye drops and mild sedation keep you comfortable. Most patients feel pressure but no pain.
Yes. Our surgeons have additional training in glaucoma, cornea, retina, and dry eye, allowing us to tailor the procedure to your specific needs.
Many people notice clearer vision the next day. Vision continues to sharpen over the first week and usually stabilizes within four to six weeks.
Surgery restores sharp vision, improves color perception, reduces glare, and can decrease dependence on glasses. Better sight also lowers fall risk and boosts overall quality of life.
Partner With Us for Clear Vision
Cataract surgery is a life-changing step toward brighter, safer, and more enjoyable daily living. Our experienced surgeons combine advanced technology with compassionate care to guide you every step of the way. We look forward to helping you regain clear, confident vision.
I adore Dr Khan. He has been my Dr. since 2020 and I highly recommend him to anyone. He does my regular check-ups, helps me manage my chronic eye issues, did my cataract surgeries and did my corrective lenses.
Lara Corsets
Right on time, friendly tech. Doctor explained procedure and answered my questions.
Dolores T.
The staff and physicians are very helpful and professional.
John M. Kalinowski
Dr. Arnett deserves 10 stars. He is the best.
AJ
Dr. Liva is so thorough. He explains everything and is so kind. He saved my husband’s eyesight!
Marion Knowles