Cataract Surgery FAQs

Here at the Eye Care Specialist of Florida, our Kissimmee ophthalmologist regularly treats patients with cataracts. If you are a senior or experiencing cloudy vision that does not go away but in fact worsens, then you may be a cataract sufferer. Check out this cataract surgery frequently asked questions to find out if you might be suffering from cataracts.

What are Cataracts?

When the lens of the eye becomes cloudy this is most likely a cataract. Cataracts can occur in one or both eyes, and these This is an age-related eye disease that is most common among individuals over 80. In fact, more than 50 percent of adults over 80 have cataracts or have had cataract surgery to replace the cloudy lens.

What are Symptoms of Cataracts?

The primary symptom of cataracts is a cloudy or hazy vision that does not clear up on its own. A cataract is not painful, but it can interfere with one’s ability to complete daily activities. If you have cataracts, you may see color differently or have double vision. Cataracts also reduce the ability to see clearly at dusk when there is a glare. As a result, driving with cataracts can be risky.

How Can an Ophthalmologist Treat or Manage Cataracts?

You can live with cataracts until it reaches the point where they make it too difficult to see clearly. At that point, cataract surgery is necessary to replace the cloudy lens. This is a safe and fast outpatient procedure in which your cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial lens.

Choose Our Kissimmee Ophthalmologist

If you think that you have cataracts you need to start with a comprehensive eye exam. Our Kissimmee ophthalmologist provides eye exams, as well as cataract surgery here at our office. We also treat and manage other age-related eye diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Contact our eye doctor at (407) 483-0328 to schedule an appointment. We are proud to provide services to the patients in the Orlando, Poinciana, Hunter’s Creek, and surrounding  communities.