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After a lifetime of clear vision, one day it can seem as if your vision is failing and even a new eyeglass prescription can’t help. You might have cataracts, but don’t panic! There’s still hope. You can see life clearly again with the help of John-Kenyon. We treat cataracts in Louisville using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Reclaim your vision today.

What Are Cataracts?

A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside your eye. Think of the lens like a window: when it becomes cloudy, it’s more difficult to see through the window clearly. Cataracts affect the eye in much the same way. Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process. Everyone begins to develop cataracts around age 50 and symptoms worsen in a large number of people. More than half of all Americans will have cataract surgery by age 80. When a cataract forms, clouding prevents some of the light from passing through the lens, resulting in poor vision.

What Causes Cataracts?

Cataracts are most often the result of the natural aging process, as proteins in the lens of your eye break down and clump together. This usually starts around age 40, and may not be noticeable until around age 60, but can vary from person to person. It is widely believed that exposure to ultraviolet light also contributes to the growth of cataracts. Although less common, cataracts can be congenital, the result of another disease in the body, or develop after an eye injury.

Clear lens versus lens with cataract

For most people, cataracts progress slowly. Eventually, cataracts can impair your vision and impact your daily activities, requiring surgical treatment.

Fortunately, the cloudy natural lens in your eye can be safely removed and replaced with a man-made lens with specific focusing power for your individual needs.

To find out if you qualify for cataract surgery, call the experienced Louisville eye surgeons of John-Kenyon and book a consultation today.

Symptoms of Cataracts

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have cataracts, and could potentially benefit from life-changing cataract surgery:

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Cloudy or blurred vision

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Double vision

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Faded colors

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Trouble seeing at night

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Light and glare sensitivity

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Seeing halos around lights

If you have any of these symptoms or have been told you have cataracts, schedule an appointment online, or call 1.800.DIAL.EYE to schedule an evaluation with John-Kenyon today.

Cataract Removal & Treatment

When cataracts begin to impair your quality of life, it is important to have an evaluation with your eye doctor. You can take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to achieve better vision—potentially even better than you had before cataracts developed. 

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the U.S. It’s a brief painless outpatient procedure during which the eye’s natural lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens (or IOL for short). Cataract removal and lens implantation are safe and effective. At John-Kenyon, we are pleased to offer a variety of Advanced Technology Intraocular Lens (ATIOL) options to our patients.

Cataract Surgery Recovery - Dr. Britt Brockman

Cataract Removal & Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions About Cataracts

Can I Prevent Cataracts?

There is no certain way to prevent the development of cataracts or to slow their progression. However, taking the following steps to safeguard the health of your eyes may help:

  • Undergo regular eye examinations

  • Eat a healthy diet

  • Don’t smoke

  • Wear sunglasses with UV protection

  • Address other health problems

Are Some People at Higher Risk For Cataracts?

Cataracts are a natural part of the eye’s aging process and impact everyone. However, there are some risk factors that may put certain people at higher risk for developing cataracts at an earlier age. These include:

  • Diabetes

  • High blood pressure

  • Nearsightedness

  • Obesity

  • Smoking

  • Excessive sunlight exposure

  • Previous eye surgery

  • Eye injury and/or inflammation

  • Use of corticosteroid medications

  • Excessive alcohol consumption

Can I Have Cataract Surgery if I Already Had LASIK?

Yes. If you’ve had LASIK surgery in the past you can still have cataract surgery. 

How Much Does Cataract Surgery Cost? Will Insurance Cover My Cataract Surgery?

When cataracts progress to the point where clouding of the lens causes vision loss or impairment that impedes daily activities, cataract surgery is deemed medically necessary and is typically covered by medical insurance.

Basic Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) will eliminate the cloudiness caused by cataracts and are covered by insurance, but you may incur out-of-pocket expenses if you and your surgeon choose an advanced technology implant (ATIOL) or laser technology.

Be sure to ask your surgical counselor about flexible payment options.

Are Both Eyes Done at the Same Time?

No, each eye is operated on separately, usually 1-4 weeks apart.

How Long Does it Take to Recover and See Again?

Eye surgery is like surgery on any other body part—there will be a period of recovery. Fortunately for cataract surgery, this time is minimal. Your vision will be blurry right after surgery, but most patients are able to go back to normal daily activities in as little as 24-48 hours.

Am I Asleep During the Procedure?

While you are awake during cataract surgery, your doctor will use anesthetic eye drops to numb your eyes. You will also be given a sedative to help you relax during the procedure. 

Does Cataract Surgery Hurt?

The actual procedure is not painful. Most patients feel mild to moderate irritation for the first few days after surgery, similar to having an eyelash in the eye. Artificial tears may be used as often as necessary to reduce this irritation.

Will I Still Need Glasses After Surgery?

ATIOLs (Multifocal implants for astigmatism and presbyopia) may help you avoid having to wear glasses or contacts altogether. Using a basic single-focus implant, you will still require at least a reading prescription. Be sure to ask your doctor about your advanced technology implant (ATIOL) options. 

Do Cataracts Grow Back?

Once removed, cataracts cannot return. In some cases, however, cloudiness (posterior capsule fibrosis) may occur in the lens capsule months or years after surgery. This eye condition is also treatable with a safe and painless laser procedure.

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Looking to have cataract surgery in or around Louisville, KY? Find a John-Kenyon eye care location near you! Call or click to book an appointment to learn if you qualify for cataract surgery.

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“More than half of all Americans will have cataract surgery by age 80.”

Reference: 1. Facts about cataract. National Eye Institute Website.  https://nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts. Accessed March 08, 2022.