Almost everyone develops cataracts as they grow older. More than fifty percent of people over the age of 60 (and quite a few younger than that) suffer from cataracts.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, which causes blurry vision. There are numerous causes, most commonly age. They are not a cause of permanent visual loss. Cataract surgery today is a safe, effective way to improve your vision. Over 3 million Americans a year have cataract surgery, the most common surgery performed in the U.S.
The Kansas City cataract specialists at Hunkeler Eye Institute utilize the latest techniques in microincisional cataract surgery. Today your cataract can be removed and an artificial lens implant replaced in the eye through an incision smaller than 2 mm! Smaller incisions afford several advantages:
- Safer surgery
- Self-sealing incisions that do not require stitches
- Faster recovery
The cataract is removed by breaking it into small pieces with phacoemulsification or ultrasonic sound waves. Once the cataract is removed, it is replaced with an artificial lens. Our doctors are certified on the latest and most advanced implants available. If you desire more freedom from glasses after cataract surgery, you may consider a lifestyle lens implant. Learn more about your lifestyle implant options.
Are you anxious about the prospect of cataract surgery? Read what other patients are saying about their cataract surgery experience with the doctors of Hunkeler Eye Institute (See Patient Testimonials).
If you have been told you have cataracts or are concerned you may have them (see symptoms of cataract below), please schedule a consultation with the experts at Hunkeler Eye Institute at one of our greater Kansas City offices.
Symptoms of cataracts:
- Decreasing vision with age
- Blurred or double vision
- Glare, halos, starbursts around lights at night
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Vision that worsens in sunlight
- Dulling of colors
- Difficulty reading, especially in low light
- Frequent prescription changes for glasses
