Cataract Surgery—A Second Chance for Good Sight

Are you having trouble driving because of night glare?

Is it hard to write checks?

When you read to your grandchildren, is the text blurred?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from cataracts—clouding of the lens in the eye and a leading cause of blindness. But there is good news—cataracts can be cured.

Dr. Harris performs a delicate procedure that replaces your clouded lens with a permanent, clear implant. This type of surgery usually eliminates the need for patches and stitches. Plus, it’s an outpatient procedure, saving you hospital charges and time off from work. Dr. Harris will explain all the benefits and risks of cataract surgery during your preoperative evaluation. He will also explain options for replacing your natural lens with an implantable lens, contact lenses, or glasses.

“When Dr. Harris removed my cataracts, my eyesight became clear for the first time in years. He explained everything to me, and his staff was friendly and helpful.”—Ben F.

Relatively Low Risks, Immense Rewards

Cataract surgery is a common procedure performed more than one million times every year. Because of advances in microsurgical techniques, cataract surgery results in significant improvement in vision without major complications in over 95% of cases.

With treatment, the majority of complications resolve with time. While cataract surgery is one of the safest forms of surgery, no surgery is without risk. Before undergoing cataract removal we will explain to you the risks involved based on your individual case.

There is no longer any reason for a person to suffer blindness or poor vision solely because of cataracts. Although there can be no guarantee of success with any surgical procedure, the overwhelming odds are that your surgery will go well.

Cataract surgery can restore more than good vision. It can restore dignity, independence, and all the joys that go with living life as fully as possible.