As you age, maintaining your vision through routine eye care becomes essential. Cataracts, a common condition often seen in seniors, can cloud your vision over time, making it appear hazy or blurry—like looking through a foggy window. At Fishman & Sheridan Eyecare Specialists, we offer expert cataract treatment and cataract surgery services for cataracts at our Leesburg, Clermont, and Eustis locations.

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Understanding Cataracts

Cataracts develop when protein fibers in the lens of your eye break down and form a cloudy layer. While age is a primary factor, cataracts can also result from eye injuries, past surgeries, or conditions like diabetes. Initially, cataracts might be managed with prescription glasses, but as they progress, they can significantly impact your daily activities. Our cataract care specialists can help determine the best course of action for your vision.

Cataract Symptoms

Cataracts can be easily detected during an eye exam. If you’re experiencing problems with blurry vision, contact your eye doctor in our Leesburg, Clermont, or Eustis offices to see if your vision problems could be caused by cataracts. Some symptoms to watch out for are:

  • Cloudy or blurred vision
  • Double vision in one eye
  • Gradual loss of night vision
  • Colors appearing faded or yellowish
  • Sensitivity to light and halos around lights
  • The need for brighter lights for reading
  • Frequent changes in prescription eyewear to improve sight

The good news is that advanced cataracts can be treated, and your vision restored through cataract surgery.

Cataracts Treatment

When cataracts advance to the point where they affect your quality of life, cataract surgery may be recommended. This procedure involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. It’s a safe, outpatient procedure with a high success rate, allowing many patients to return to their daily activities the following day. At Fishman & Sheridan Eyecare Specialists, we take pride in performing safe and effective cataract surgery in Leesburg, Clermont, and Eustis.

What to Expect from Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery entails removing the clouded lens of your eye and replacing it with a clear artificial lens to restore your sight. This artificial lens will then remain as a permanent part of your eye. At Fishman & Sheridan Eyecare Specialists, cataract surgery is performed by a qualified ophthalmologist at local surgery centers.

Our eye doctor will start by numbing your eyes so you feel no pain or discomfort during treatment. We’ll then remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear one. After surgery, you’ll have a post-op exam the same day or the following day to check for any complications. You will be prescribed eyedrops to soothe post-surgery discomfort and protect your eyes against infection during your recovery, which may take up to several weeks. If you have cataracts in both eyes, we’ll perform surgery on one eye at a time to avoid leaving you totally without sight.

Cataract Implants: Choosing the Right Lens for You

One of the key decisions in cataract surgery is choosing the type of lens implant, also known as an intraocular lens (IOL). Different lenses are available depending on your lifestyle and vision goals:

  • Monofocal Lenses: These are the standard IOLs and provide clear vision at one distance, typically either near, intermediate, or far. Glasses may still be needed for activities like reading or driving.
  • Multifocal Lenses: Multifocal IOLs offer clear vision at multiple distances, reducing or even eliminating the need for glasses. These lenses are ideal for those who want more visual independence across various activities.
  • Toric Lenses: If you have astigmatism, toric IOLs can correct this condition while also treating cataracts, providing sharper vision without needing special glasses.

Our experienced cataract surgeons in Leesburg, Clermont, and Eustis will discuss the best lens options based on your unique needs and lifestyle during your cataract surgery evaluation.

Cataract Surgery Benefits

Cataract surgery boasts a 98 percent rate of success. Once your eyes have recovered from treatment and are adjusted to functioning without cataracts, the benefits will be revealed, and you will be able to enjoy:

  • Safer driving: Your chances of getting into a collision on the road will decrease by an estimated 50 percent, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
  • A better quality of life: You will be able to visually interpret your surroundings more accurately and perceptively.
  • Greater independence: You will feel more confident in your ability to react to your environment.
  • Less difficulty reading: Based on the type of lens implant you choose, opening a book, skimming the newspaper, or surfing the Internet will no longer entail straining your eyes.

Please note that undergoing cataract surgery does not always eliminate the need to wear contacts or glasses. The best way to ensure optimal cataract surgery results in Leesburg, Eustis, and Clermont is to follow your surgeon’s orders throughout the consultation, procedure, and recovery process.

Schedule an Exam for Cataract Care

Cataracts are common and can compromise your vision and quality of life. At Fishman & Sheridan Eyecare Specialists, we provide exceptional cataract treatment for our patients in Leesburg, Eustis, and Clermont, FL. Call our team today to schedule an exam at (352) 360-2301.