Ophthalmology
Eye Conditions We Treat
Ophthalmology Services
- General Eye
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Medically Necessary Contact Lens
- Cornea
- Dry Eye and Ocular GVHD
- Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Low Vision
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
- Retina
- Uveitis
Immediate Eye Care
Restoring Vision
Our Locations
Cataracts & Cataract Surgery
Our dedicated ophthalmologists in our General Eye Clinic specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, a common condition of the eye that affects vision.
Cataracts are usually caused by the aging process, though other factors such as genetics, prolonged exposure to sunlight, and smoking may also play part. A cataract can develop in one or in both eyes.
Our Team
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Ahmad Aref, MD, MBA
Ophthalmology -
Maria Cortina, MD
Ophthalmology -
Kimberlee Curnyn, MD
Ophthalmology -
Jose de la Cruz, MD, MSc
Ophthalmology -
Ali Djalilian, MD
Ophthalmology -
Deepak Edward, MD
Ophthalmology -
Lawrence Kaufman, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Ann-Marie Lobo, MD
Ophthalmology -
Daniel Maidana, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Benjamin Mathew, MD
Ophthalmology -
Mehmet Mocan, MD
Ophthalmology -
Taylor Starnes, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Thasarat Vajaranant, MD, MHA
Ophthalmology
Symptoms
- Blurred or cloudy vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Glare from bright lights
- Difficulty seeing at night or in dim lighting
Diagnosis
Cataracts are diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination. This includes having your vision checked in different lighting conditions and with an updated glasses prescription. Imaging or invasive testing is not required to diagnose a cataract. A complete eye exam is necessary to determine if anything else is contributing to your visual symptoms.
Surgery
To treat cataracts, they must be surgically removed. Cataract surgery is performed by our board-certified ophthalmology team, and for most patients, it is performed as a quick, outpatient procedure.
Under local anesthesia, the surgeon removes the cloudy lens from the eye or eyes, replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Specific instructions will be provided to you by your ophthalmologist before your scheduled surgery.
