If you have been diagnosed with a cataract or are experiencing the decrease in vision associated with one, you will want a complete evaluation to help determine if a cataract is the problem and if it is time for it to be removed. Your cataract should be removed only when you feel it is causing problems. But since other eye conditions may cause similar symptoms, we at Lifetime Eyecare take great care to examine your eyes thoroughly.

Successful diagnosis and treatment of cataracts begins with a comprehensive eye evaluation. We use only the most advanced-and safe-testing available, so you do not have to live with the vision loss associated with cataracts. Due to the thoroughness of the exam, expect to be in our offices for approximately one hour or more. We will check your vision, prescription, motilities (how your eyes work together), eye pressures, pupil size, shape and reaction, and the curvature of your eye. Often with cataracts your eyes may be sensitive to bright sunlight or other lights, in which case we will also perform a brightness acuity exam.

If other eye conditions are found in addition to a cataract, we use sophisticated equipment to determine just how much of the vision loss is due to the cataract and to what extent vision would be restored if the cataract were removed. We only recommend surgery if your vision could be improved. If you decide to have your cataract removed, our staff will work with you to schedule your surgery. We will recommend the best surgeons to perform microsurgical techniques to treat your cataract. Generally it is on an outpatient basis, and based on your convenience, desires and medical coverage.