An extreme sensitivity to bright light can signal to our team that there is a cataract present. Cataract surgery can help solve this problem.
When patients experience cloudy or blurry vision, see halos or streaks around lights or have difficulty seeing at night, all of these may indicate a cataract’s presence.
If you have been experiencing double vision or notice that you have frequent changes to your eye prescriptions, cataract treatment in Mechanicsville may benefit you.
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Come in for a consultation at Chandler Eye Care to see how our doctor can help you with the symptoms of cataracts.
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Now that we know that cataract surgery is right for you, you will schedule a surgery appointment at the surgery center. The surgery only takes 15-20 minutes but prepare to be at the center for 2 hours. IV sedation is given and eye drop anesthesia is used.
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After your cataract treatment in Mechanicville, we will send you home with eye drops. Use them as directed and come in for any post-op appointments.
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Medically reviewed by
Dr. Alan Chandler MD
Cataracts cause a clouding of the eye’s lens, which can lead to vision impairment. The lens in the eye is the transparent part that directs light onto the retina. If the lens becomes cloudy, it can make it difficult for light to pass through, resulting in vision that is blurred or distorted.
When you come in for a cataract treatment in Mechanicsville, the initial consultation at the office takes around 30 minutes. The cataract surgery takes place at the surgery center. It takes about 2 hours to complete.
Cataracts are not likely to return after your surgery at Chandler Eye Care Specialists. This is because the new lens they put in your eye is an artificial one and not subject to the same problems as your natural lens.
There are some things we ask you to do before you come in for cataracts surgery at Chandler Eye Care.
After your cataract surgery, we would like you to do a few things for optimal results:
Approximately 99% of cataract surgeries are successful. Patients typically notice a change in their vision immediately post-surgery and see further improvements in the following weeks. The effects of cataract treatment in Mechanicsville are permanent.
