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In the beginning stages, it is easy to mistake a cataract as just changes in vision. Symptoms often get progressively worse as time goes on.
Common symptoms include:
- Blurriness
- Trouble driving at night
- Reduced color vision
- Discolored vision (often a yellow tint)
- Distorted vision
- Double vision
- Glare or light sensitivity
- Reduced night vision
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FAQ
A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear crystalline lens in the eye. This is a normal occurrence associated with age and causes cloudy, foggy, or blurry vision.
Cataracts are associated with aging – the result of protein build-up. There is no known method of prevention, although we do know there are several risk factors, which make someone more likely to develop cataracts.
Risk factors include:
- Family history
- Medical conditions such as diabetes
- Previous eye injury
- Medications such as steroids
- Long-term exposure to sunlight, without protection
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Significant alcohol consumption
- High myopia
Currently, the only treatment for cataracts is through surgery. Luckily, cataract surgery is an incredibly safe and effective treatment. Advances over the years have made cataract surgery one of the safest and most performed surgeries worldwide. Patients today have many options when it comes to cataract removal. At OCLI, we perform both traditional and laser cataract surgery, as well as provide premium and standard IOL options.
Cataract surgery, while it has made many advances over the years, is still a surgery. Cataract surgery, along with all surgery, carries risks and is serious. However, cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures in the US, meaning doctors have a lot of experience in performing this procedure. At OCLI, you have nothing to worry about.
The surgery itself takes about 10 minutes in the operating room. Most people are in the surgery center for about 3 hours, including pre and postoperative time.
Most surgery costs are typically covered by insurance. If a patient chooses to have laser surgery or a premium lens, there will be an additional fee as these premium services are not covered by Medicare or any other insurance.
Your screening is a comprehensive visit lasting 90 to 120 minutes. To ensure a thorough evaluation, we will perform specialized diagnostic testing to measure your eye’s unique anatomy. You are welcome to bring anyone you would like to be involved with your surgical scheduling process.
Following the exam, we will sit down to review your surgery and lens options tailored to your lifestyle. We will also discuss financing and insurance to ensure you are comfortable with the investment in your vision. Finally, you will meet with our coordinator to select your surgery dates and receive your pre-operative instructions, leaving you fully prepared for your procedure.
Quick Checklist for Your Visit
- Time: Budget at least 2 hours for the full process.
- Preparation: Bring a list of current medications and your insurance card.
- Contacts: If you wear contact lenses, ensure you have followed the specific “out-of-lens” period requested by the office (usually 3–5 days, preference being 5 depending on your lense type) to ensure accurate measurements.