If you notice unexplained blurred vision, double vision, or extra light sensitivity, you may be developing cataracts. Difficulty seeing well at night is another common symptom of cataracts.
Cataract Treatment in Brookhaven
Treating Cataracts
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts are a condition that affects the natural lenses inside your eyes. When you develop cataracts, your lens becomes cloudy, impacting your vision and causing irritation. Left unchecked, cataracts can worsen and severely impact your health.
How We Treat Cataracts
At Brookleigh, we specialize in pre- and post-operative care for our cataract treatment in Brookhaven. We’ll identify cataracts and help you heal from surgical procedures.
Preventive Care
We help maintain your general eye health through routine exams, where we can identify cataracts early.
Surgery Referrals
If we detect cataracts, our team will refer you to a skilled cataract surgeon, so you receive the best care.
Pre-Operative Treatment
Our optometrists can diagnose cataracts and help you manage your cataract symptoms leading up to surgery.
Post-Operative Care
After your surgery, our team will monitor your eyes to help them heal properly to restore your vision.
Our Patients See Things Clearly
Arnaldo C.
The best place for your eye exams and a great selection of designer frames. This is my fourth year using them and I'll continue to do business with them! Highly recommended! The staff is phenomenal
Glenda D.
I had a great experience at Brookleigh Family Eyecare. The ladies up front and Dr. Reynolds were very professional and friendly. My eye exam was very thorough. I would definitely recommend coming here for your eye exam.
Mary V.
Dr. Jessica Reynolds gave me an exam and explained to me about what the eye test meant exactly. She is great and I highly recommend her! A very pleasant staff!
Patricia S.
This is a very pleasant place to go to get your eye exam! The staff was polite and Dr. Doug was so thorough. He told me everything I needed to know about everything! I would recommend Brookleigh Family EyeCare to...
Eugene M.
We love the care and attention we receive from the staff. They really make us feel like we are part of their family. We highly recommend!
Chasity K.
The staff and Jocelyn are very professional. They are quick to follow up on emergency needs and make you feel welcomed. I would recommend this location to anyone new to the area. If you need a new doctor, this is...
Brittany M.
Dr. Reynolds is the best! Favorite eye doctor I’ve ever been to in my 20 years of annual eye exams. I love the eye scan technology available here in lieu of dilation - it helped me discover a nevus (freckle)...
Adam E.
First time visiting and will be a regular patient going forward. Super friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Also was in and out in 45mins as they said most appointments take. Highly recommend this office for your eye care.
The best place for your eye exams and a great selection of designer frames. This is my fourth year using them and I'll continue to do business with them! Highly recommended! The staff is phenomenal
Arnaldo C.
I had a great experience at Brookleigh Family Eyecare. The ladies up front and Dr. Reynolds were very professional and friendly. My eye exam was very thorough. I would definitely recommend coming here for your eye exam.
Glenda D.
Dr. Jessica Reynolds gave me an exam and explained to me about what the eye test meant exactly. She is great and I highly recommend her! A very pleasant staff!
Mary V.
This is a very pleasant place to go to get your eye exam! The staff was polite and Dr. Doug was so thorough. He told me everything I needed to know about everything! I would recommend Brookleigh Family EyeCare to anyone looking for a place to have their eyes checked!
Patricia S.
We love the care and attention we receive from the staff. They really make us feel like we are part of their family. We highly recommend!
Eugene M.
The staff and Jocelyn are very professional. They are quick to follow up on emergency needs and make you feel welcomed. I would recommend this location to anyone new to the area. If you need a new doctor, this is the team to see. Dr. Doug and Dr. Reynolds are a great team!
Chasity K.
Dr. Reynolds is the best! Favorite eye doctor I’ve ever been to in my 20 years of annual eye exams. I love the eye scan technology available here in lieu of dilation - it helped me discover a nevus (freckle) on my eye which will be important to monitor over the years for changes. Brittany at the front desk was also extremely friendly and helpful.
Brittany M.
First time visiting and will be a regular patient going forward. Super friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Also was in and out in 45mins as they said most appointments take. Highly recommend this office for your eye care.
Adam E.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Whenever you notice an unexplained change in your vision, it is a good idea to contact Brookleigh for an exam. We’ll schedule you for an appointment to examine your eyes and diagnose any conditions affecting your vision. If you do need cataract treatment in Brookhaven, we’ll work with you to develop a custom treatment plan based on your goals.
At Brookleigh Family Eyecare, our optometrists don’t perform cataract surgery directly. We’ve developed strong working relationships with several ophthalmologists and eye surgeons that we will refer you to if you need cataract treatment in Brookhaven.
Our Brookleigh team is able to reliably diagnose your cataracts through an eye exam, and we’ll help you manage your symptoms leading up to any eye surgeries or procedures. For many patients, we prescribe special sunglasses to minimize your UV exposure before cataract surgery.
After your surgery, our team will also take responsibility for your recovery and post-care. Our team will monitor your eyes as you recover to make sure you are healing properly.
Cataracts are caused when the proteins in your lenses start to break down, clouding your vision over time. These proteins decay naturally as you age, so many people need cataract treatment in Brookhaven as they get older. Patients with cataracts usually are in their 40s or older. In particular, you may begin to experience some lens clouding once you reach your 60s or older.
Cataracts can also be caused by other health conditions, such as diabetes, eye injuries, or excessive sun exposure. There is a genetic component to cataracts, so if you have a family history of the condition, you may be at an increased risk.
When you visit an ophthalmologist for cataract treatment in Brookhaven, they will surgically remove your eye’s natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens known as an intraocular lens.
These lenses provide long-lasting relief from cataracts, but over time, the new lens may become cloudy. Eye surgeons can usually perform a follow-up treatment known as capsulotomy to fix this issue for most patients.
You can slow the development of cataracts by protecting your eyes from excessive sunlight, usually through UV-screening sunglasses. Some patients also get eyeglasses that include a clear anti-UV coating. Smoking is another risk factor for cataracts, so quitting can further protect your eyes.
There are several ways to improve your quality of life while living with cataracts, such as using brighter lights or corrective lenses to account for your vision loss.
Once cataracts have developed, however, they can only be removed with cataract surgery. Some patients with minor symptoms decide to wait for surgery, but cataracts will never go away on their own. Plus, they will worsen with time, so we recommend surgery for most patients, especially when your vision is noticeably impaired.
Cataracts are an isolated condition that can affect each eye independently. Cataracts can’t spread from one eye to the other, but it is possible for both eyes to develop cataracts at the same time, especially as you age.
