Cataract Evaluation

You don’t need to “wait until it’s bad.” Come in if you’ve noticed:

• Blurry, foggy, or dimmer vision
• Glare or halos around lights (especially at night)
• Trouble driving at night
• Colors looking dull or yellowed
• Needing brighter light to read
• Frequent prescription changes with limited improvement
• Double vision in one eye (sometimes)

We’ll start with your symptoms and what you’re noticing day-to-day (driving, reading, screens, hobbies). Then we’ll examine your eyes and measure how the cataract is affecting your vision.

Depending on your needs, your visit may include:

• Vision testing and refraction (how well glasses can sharpen things)
• Microscope exam to assess the cataract’s type and severity
• Dilated eye exam to evaluate the retina and optic nerve
• Advanced imaging when appropriate to check the macula/retina and rule out other causes of blurry vision

Plan for 60–90 minutes. If dilation is needed, your eyes may stay light-sensitive for a few hours—bring sunglasses and consider a driver if you prefer.

A lot of people assume blur = glasses. Sometimes that’s true. But cataracts can create blur that doesn’t fully sharpen with a new prescription.

Our goal is to pinpoint the cause—because the right solution depends on the right diagnosis.

Not always.

If your cataracts are mild and your daily life is still comfortable, we may recommend monitoring and updating your glasses if it helps.

If cataracts are clearly limiting your vision—especially driving, reading, or work—then surgery may be the best next step. Cataract surgery is very common, and we’ll walk you through what it means in a straightforward way.

When appropriate, we’ll:

• Explain whether surgery timing makes sense now or later
• Review any eye health findings that may affect outcomes
• Coordinate referral/next steps with a cataract surgeon as needed
• Help you understand lens options and what fits your lifestyle

Important: The final surgical plan and lens selection are determined by the surgeon, but we’ll make sure you feel informed before you get there.

If surgery is on the table, you may hear about different implant lens (IOL) options. Common categories include:

• Monofocal lenses: Great clarity at one main distance (often far).
• Toric lenses: Designed to reduce astigmatism.
• Multifocal / EDOF lenses: Aim to reduce dependence on glasses for multiple distances (not ideal for everyone).

We’ll help you understand the trade-offs (night driving, glare potential, lifestyle fit) so you’re not guessing.

We accept medical insurance for medically necessary eye care.

If you have a vision plan with out-of-network benefits, our team can help you understand what may apply and, when appropriate, assist with reimbursement options.

If you’re unsure, just call—we’ll help you sort it out.

How do I know if my cataracts are “bad enough”?
The best marker is function: if cataracts are affecting your life—driving, reading, work, safety—an evaluation can clarify whether surgery timing makes sense.


Can cataracts be reversed?
No—once the lens becomes cloudy, it doesn’t clear back up with drops or vitamins. But many people can manage early cataracts for a while with lighting and glasses changes.


How long does the appointment take?
Plan for 60–90 minutes, depending on testing.


Can I drive afterward?
Some people can, but dilation can make vision blurry and light-sensitive. If you’re nervous about it, bring a driver.


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