Cataract Care

See Life Clearly. Receive Expert Cataract Care at Eye Center South

Thanks to recent advancements in artificial lens technology and surgical techniques, cataract surgery has become one of the safest, most successful, and most common surgical procedures. Each year, more than 20 million people globally have their vision restored through cataract surgery. Living with cataracts can be challenging, but at Eye Center South, we’ve made removing cataracts and restoring vision simple.

Our experienced eye surgeons have used their expertise, advanced procedures, and cutting-edge technology to perform over 250,000 successful cataract surgeries. If you have a cataract, we can help restore your vision. With many locations to serve you, let one of our experienced Cataract specialists help you see life clearly today!


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FAQs

What is a cataract?

The human eye has a natural lens just behind the pupil that works much like a camera lens. When light enters the eye, the clear lens focuses that light onto the retina at the back of the eye. These images are transmitted to the brain for processing, allowing us to see. As we age, the clear lens becomes cloudy and cannot focus light correctly, resulting in the blurred vision we call a cataract. Changes in the lens often occur around age 40, with many becoming aware of cataracts at 60. Cataracts are incredibly common. In fact, by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either one or both eyes, but it cannot spread from one eye to the other.

What are the symptoms of a Cataract?

    • Blurry or double vision

    • Fading or yellowing colors

    • Glare, halos around lights, or light sensitivity

    • Trouble driving at night

    • Requiring more light to read comfortably

    When to have your cataract removed?

    The best time to have your cataract removed is when your quality of life is diminished because of poor vision. Don’t suffer needlessly; request a cataract surgery consultation today.

    How is a cataract treated?

    In order to restore vision obscured by cataracts, the clouded natural lens must be surgically removed. During cataract surgery, one of our expert cataract surgeons will gently remove your eye’s cloudy lens and replace it with a clear, artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). Cataract surgery, which lasts approximately 10 minutes, is an outpatient procedure. Our patients often return to their normal activities just a few days after surgery.

    How can artificial lenses improve the range and quality of vision?

    Artificial Lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery were originally designed to simply restore vision. Thanks to an evolution in design and technology, specific artificial lenses not only correct vision, but can also improve it. We offer our patients advanced artificial lenses that provide exceptional results, correcting blurry vision caused by refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. We’re proud to give our patients incredible visual results using the industry’s most innovative Artificial Lens, the RxSight® Light Adjustable Lens.

    What are the artificial lens options available at Eye Center South?

    At Eye Center South, we offer multiple treatment plans to ensure that you get the most from your eye surgery. Your physician will recommend the best option for you based on your test results. Your Healthcare team will thoroughly explain all lens options available to you, and answer any questions to assist you in making an informed choice.