Cataract Surgery

A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing blurry or hazy vision and sensitivity to glaring light. Cataract surgery is the removal of that lens with the placement of an artificial lens implant. There has never been a better time to have cataract surgery because of all the vision improvement options available. You and Dr. Mosley will work together to decide what type of artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is right for you. Until recently, people who had cataract surgery had to settle for either distance or near vision, but not both. The newest artificial lenses allow our patients to see BOTH at distance and at near even if you have astigmatism. These specialized lenses are available for an additional fee, usually not covered by your insurance. The monofocal lens, typically covered by insurance, provides distance or near vision, but some patients will need glasses after surgery.

How do I know if I have a cataract?

A cataract is the result of a natural change inside your eye making your vision less sharp over time. Usually, cataracts form with age, but can also be caused by trauma, disease and family history. Dr. Mosley will check for the presence of cataracts. The examination is important because it demonstrates what effects cataracts may be having on your visual acuity. It’s also possible that the cataract may not warrant surgical treatment. Sometimes changing your glasses prescription may help.

Cataracts develop slowly and painlessly and you may not realize your vision is changing. Symptoms of cataracts include the following:

• Blurred vision
• Poor night vision
• Faded color vision
• Double vision
• Sensitivity to light