Condition Guide

Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens — located behind the iris and pupil — that affects vision. The lens, which is mostly made of water and protein, normally allows light to pass through clearly. When proteins clump together, they cloud the lens and scatter incoming light.

Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide. Most develop slowly and don't disturb eyesight early on, but over time they will significantly impair vision. They are highly treatable through surgery.

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Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms?

Glare & Halos

Increased sensitivity to light and glare, with halos appearing around lights — especially when driving at night.

Blurred Vision

Cloudy, blurry, or dim vision — as if looking through a frosted or fogged-up window pane.

Frequent Rx Changes

Needing frequent prescription changes for glasses or contact lenses as the lens shape is altered by the developing cataract.

Fading Colors

Colors appear less vivid, yellowed, or washed out. The world may take on a brownish tint as the lens discolors over time.

Treatment

Cataract Surgery

When cataracts interfere with daily activities, surgery is the only effective treatment. It is one of the safest and most commonly performed surgeries in the world, with excellent outcomes.

Phacoemulsification

Our surgeons use state-of-the-art phacoemulsification — a minimally invasive technique using ultrasound energy to break up the clouded lens through a tiny microincision. The procedure typically takes about 20 minutes and most patients return to normal activities within days.

Intraocular Lens (IOL)

After the cataract is removed, an artificial lens (IOL) is implanted to restore clear vision. We offer monofocal lenses (covered by most insurance), as well as premium multifocal and toric IOLs that can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts after surgery.

YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Some patients develop a "secondary cataract" (posterior capsule opacification) months to years after surgery. A quick, painless YAG laser procedure — performed in the office — restores clear vision in minutes with no recovery time needed.

Restore Your Vision

Medicare and most major insurance plans cover cataract surgery. Same-day appointments available for evaluations.

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