Cataracts

A cataract is when the clear lens inside your eye becomes cloudy, like looking through a foggy window. The lens helps you see clearly by focusing light, but when it gets cloudy, things can look blurry, faded, or dim. Cataracts can happen as people get older, but they can also form after an eye injury or from certain medical conditions. They usually develop slowly, so you may not notice a big change in your vision at first

As a cataract grows, it can make everyday tasks—like reading, driving, or seeing faces—more difficult. Glasses might help for a little while, but they cannot remove the cloudiness inside the eye. That is why cataracts are usually treated with surgery when they start to affect your daily life. Cataract surgery is very common and is considered one of the safest procedures in medicine.

During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with a clear, artificial lens called an intraocular lens. This new lens helps restore sharp, bright vision. Most people notice better sight within a few days after surgery. The procedure is quick, usually takes less than 20 minutes, and patients can go home the same day.

At our office, Dr. Hastings and Dr. Woods have extensive experience diagnosing and treating cataracts. They use advanced surgical techniques and the latest lens technology to help patients see clearly again. Their gentle approach and many years of practice help make the process comfortable and reassuring for patients of all ages.