Cataract Exams & Management

Personalized & Thorough Care for Your Changing Vision

Cataracts can be a frustrating experience. Even with corrective lenses, they can cloud your vision, making it difficult to enjoy everyday activities. You might notice changes like faded colors, trouble seeing at night, or increased sensitivity to glare.

At Envision Eye Care, we know cataracts can impact your life. We provide comprehensive eye care, including cataract exams and management, to help preserve your vision. We also work with surgery centers for full pre- and post-op cataract surgery care.

Contact us today to book an appointment and learn how we can help restore comfortable vision.

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What Is a Cataract?

A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area on the eye’s lens. Normally, the lens helps focus light to create sharp images. But with a cataract, protein clumps develop, blocking light from passing through. Cataracts usually develop slowly over time and don’t cause eye discomfort.

Cataracts are like fog developing inside a camera lens. You can’t wipe it away, resulting in images that appear blurry or out of focus.

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What Causes Cataracts?

Cataracts can develop for many reasons, including natural aging. However, several factors can increase your risk of developing cataracts:

Smoking
Aging
Family history
Some medical conditions. including diabetes
Sun (UV) exposure

Can You Prevent Cataracts?

While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent cataracts completely, there are steps you can take to lower your risk, including the following:

Maintain a healthy lifestyle & eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Wear sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
Get regular eye exams to monitor your eye health & detect cataracts early on.

What to Expect During a Cataract Exam

During your cataract exam, we will:

Discuss your vision concerns & medical history.
Perform a comprehensive eye exam, including a visual acuity (near and far vision) test, dilated eye exams, and slit lamp exam, to assess the severity of your cataracts.
Discuss your management & treatment options, including cataract surgery if needed.

We offer dilation reversal eye drops to help restore clear vision more quickly following your exam.

Early Stage Cataract Management

In the earliest stages, cataracts can feel like an inconvenience. You might need more light to read or notice colors appear duller.

Cataracts are typically slow-developing, so simple adjustments like brighter lighting at home, anti-glare filters for screens, and regular lens prescription updates can help improve vision.

Later Stage Cataract Management & Surgery

In later stages, cataracts can significantly affect your vision. Cataract surgery can significantly improve your vision when glasses or contact lenses become ineffective. The procedure replaces the natural lens with an artificial lens, restoring clear vision.

Envision Eye Care works with several surgery centers, including the Cataract & Laser Institute (CLI) to offer complete pre- and post-op care.

We’ll help manage your entire cataract care journey, providing:

Post-operative care: We will monitor your healing and provide any necessary medication adjustments.
Pre-operative exams: We’ll evaluate your eye health, assess whether you’re a good candidate for surgery, and answer any questions you have about the procedure.

Early Detection is Key: Book Your Cataract Exam Today

Early detection is key to preserving your vision. If you notice any changes in your vision, schedule an eye exam with your eye doctor. We can discuss your concerns and create a personalized plan based on helping you maintain your eye health and vision.

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