Cataracts are Common and Treatable

Many people struggle withcataracts in Brookhaven, GA, especially as they get older. The symptoms can be distressing when you are unsure what is happening, but the good news is that you can enjoy close-to-normal vision again by undergoing a simple outpatient surgery. Even if your diagnosis is something other than cataracts, we encourage you to contact Brookleigh Family Eye Care as soon as possible if you recognize any of the symptoms below.

Typical Cataract Symptoms

Clouded or blurry vision is often the first sign that you have experienced a visual change. Other symptoms to look for include:

• Difficulty driving at night
• Eye pain
• Headaches
• New sensitivity to bright lights and glare
• Requiring brighter light to read or see objects clearly
• Seeing halos or floaters when you look at lights
• Some objects appear yellow or faded as you lose visual sharpness

Please do not hesitate to schedule an exam with Dr. Doug Anania or Dr. Jessica Reynolds at the first sign of any visual changes. Delaying coming in for an exam because you think the symptoms might go away alone could worsen the problem.

What to Expect During Cataract Surgery

Approximately one week before your surgery, Dr. Anania or Dr. Reynolds will measure the size and shape of your eyes via ultrasound. You will also have an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted in each eye to focus light towards the back of your eye.

The outpatient surgery takes less than one hour. Your doctor dilates your pupils with eye drops and gives you pain medication before starting. The next step is to remove the clouded lens in each eye and replace it with a clear lens.

We understand that you probably have additional questions aboutcataracts in Brookhaven, Georgia. Please feel free to schedule a consultation to learn more about this procedure.