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Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision problems in older adults, affecting 50% of people over 75. So, you are not alone. This condition occurs when the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded, causing symptoms such as blurred vision, light sensitivity, halos, poor night vision, and difficulty reading. Cataracts typically develop slowly over the years, which can lead you to believe that the symptoms come from aging. However, left untreated, cataracts can cause significant vision impairment and even blindness.
Fortunately, technological advancements in cataract surgery allow you to regain related vision loss with swift treatment.
Cataract surgery is a safe, effective outpatient procedure that lasts about 20 minutes. More than a million people undergo this surgery every year with great results. It involves replacing your natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). At ICON Eyecare in Loveland, we offer premium monofocal, trifocal, and multifocal lens options including the PanOptix lens to enhance vision at various distances to best fit your lifestyle.
With decades of experience with Colorado eye exams, ICON’s doctors provider the highest quality eye exams with a team-oriented approach.
With decades of experience with Colorado eye exams, ICON’s doctors provider the highest quality eye exams with a team-oriented approach.
Before your surgery, our ophthalmologists in Loveland will advise you to stop eating during a specific time window and halt certain medications.
While surgery only takes about 20 minutes, you should plan to be at your doctor’s office for about 2 and ½ hours. You will remain awake during your surgery, but your surgeon will apply a local anesthetic to your eyes and give you calming medications to make you more comfortable.
Our state-of-the-art, computer-assisted technology allows for precise incisions. Your surgeon will then remove your natural lens and replace it with your IOL of choice. They will then fine-tune your results using an intraoperative wavefront aberrometer. Over time, your incisions will heal themselves.
After completing your first eye and allowing it to heal for a few weeks, your surgeon will repair your second eye, if necessary.
You will need someone to drive you home after surgery. You should also wear your protective eye shield in the hours following your procedure and continue using it while you’re sleeping, according to your doctor’s guidance. Most patients only experience minimal discomfort and can regulate their symptoms with over-the-counter pain medications.
It can take up to a week to begin seeing clearly. Although, some patients report near-immediate results. Redness and some itchiness are also normal during the recovery period.
Our ophthalmologists in Loveland will send you home with medicated eye drops to aid in proper healing. They will also give you a timeline for reintroducing certain activities, such as swimming, exercising, heavy lifting, etc.
Full recovery can take anywhere from four to six weeks. However, you may need longer depending on your needs. Make sure to maintain all your postoperative appointments, beginning with a check-up the day after your procedure. If you feel any unusual symptoms, be sure to tell your eye doctor during these visits.
Cataracts do not have to steal your vision. Cataract surgery in Loveland is a popular solution to restore your eyesight and help you get back to doing the things you love.