Cataracts are a clouding on the lens inside the eye and are a common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. Fortunately, medical advancements allow your eye doctor to restore your vision with surgery. While operating on your eye seems frightening, cataract surgery is straightforward. Your optometrist at Colorado River Eye Care in Bullhead City, AZ, has shared the basics of this surgery so you can understand the ease of this surgery and its benefits.

What It Is

During the surgery, your eye doctor will use ultrasound technology or lasers to break up the unwanted, cloudy lens. They can use suction to remove the pieces and replace the lens with an artificial one that works perfectly. The operation takes about 15 minutes and requires only small incisions, which keeps recovery times short and risks low. This is an outpatient operation, meaning you will not need to spend the night in the hospital afterward — you just need someone to drive you home and help you through your recovery.

What to Expect

Your doctor will prescribe you medicated eye drops, which you’ll use for about three weeks following surgery. You’ll be given special sunglasses to wear to protect your eyes from bright light as you recover. Over three million of these surgeries are done in the U.S. every year with fantastic outcomes. The surgery can completely restore your vision and reduce your dependence on contacts or eyeglasses. Every case is unique, so talk to your eye doctor about reasonable expectations for your operation.

Colorado River Eye Care offers complete vision services and can help you get your best eyesight. Whether you need an eye exam, surgery, or new designer frames, they will personalize their services to fit your needs and your budget. Contact them at (928) 758-2020 to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor. You deserve great vision, so don’t wait to get started!