Cataract Surgery

As you age, proteins in your eye can clump together and start to cloud a small area of your lens. This clouding is what we call a cataract. Over time, the cataract may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, making it harder for you to see.

The procedure itself isn’t too complicated. You’ll be given anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain. Your doctor will make a small incision in your eye to access the cloudy lens. Using a special ultrasound probe, they’ll break up the lens into small pieces and remove them. Then, they’ll insert an intraocular lens (IOL) to replace your natural lens. This procedure typically takes less than an hour.