Cataracts
Diagnosis, Treatment & Surgery Options
A cataract is a condition where the lens inside of the eye is cloudy instead of clear.
Cataract Surgery – A cataract is the medical term for the natural lens inside of the eye becoming cloudy and dark. Everybody will develop cataracts over their lifetime, as the aging lens becomes thicker and darker. Often times the symptoms are very mild in the early stages. Patients may start to experience difficulty driving at night due to increased glare from oncoming headlights or streetlights. Patients may experience difficulty in low-light or dimly lit rooms and feel the need for increasing lighting.
Patients may ultimately feel the vision is blurry and fuzzy, and no amount of glasses correction seems to help. In this situation, it may be time to undergo cataract surgery. In surgery, the cataract surgeon will remove the natural lens in the eye (which has become thick and dark), and replace this with a synthetic lens that is thin, clear, and carefully selected to give you the best vision possible.
There are many different options for lens implants, and your cataract surgeon will discuss these options with you.
Recognizing symptoms early can help your cataracts doctor recommend the right treatment. Common signs include:
While cataracts usually develop slowly, they should be treated when they begin to impact your daily life. You should consider seeing a cataracts doctor or cataract surgery if you experience:
Cataract surgery is among the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States.
During your surgery, your surgeon will remove the cataract from the eye, and replace it with a synthetic, implanted lens which is thin and clear. Most patients notice an improvement in vision by the next day.
There are several choices for the type of lens implant
(intra-ocular lens). The standard lens implant is typically covered by insurances, and corrects your vision for distance. You will use reading glasses for close up vision. There are newer, “premium” lenses available on the market, which are not covered by your insurance.
The premium lenses are designed to help you see at distance AND at near without the need for glasses. Your cataract surgeon will discuss the lens implant options with you, and together you will choose the best lens for your situation.
Dr. Saboori is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract surgeon who has been caring for patients in the Las Vegas valley since 2017. Dr. Saboori is a skilled cataract surgeon who has performed thousands of surgeries and uses the latest technologies in Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (LACS) and offers his patients the most advanced intraocular lens technologies.
Dr. Lee is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract surgeon who shares his expertise with the Las Vegas valley. Dr. Lee is a compassionate clinician and skilled surgeon who offers complex cataract surgery. He has a kind and calming demeanor, putting his patients at ease with his excellent bedside manner.
Dr. Firl is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract surgeon and adult comprehensive ophthalmologist. Dr. Firl earned his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, graduating cum laude. He went on to complete a medical (M.D.) degree at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
If you’re struggling with blurry vision or other signs of cataracts, contact our experienced doctors today. We provide personalized evaluations, advanced cataract surgery, and the latest IOL technologies.