Cataracts

A cataract is a painless clouding of your eye's lens, and can blur your vision and interfere with your lifestyle. Cataracts can take years to develop. For most people, cataracts are a natural part of aging. Over time, they reduce how well you see. This gradually makes it harder to do everyday activities, such as driving or reading a book. Common symptoms of cataracts include:

• Cloudy or blurry vision
• Trouble seeing at night
• Seeing glare or halos around lights
• A change in how you see colors

An evaluation will help your eye doctor learn more about your vision problem. If your vision isn't keeping you from enjoying your daily activities, you may wait to have it removed. Together you and your doctor will decide what is best for you. After the exam, you and your eye doctor will discuss treatment options. Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract and replace your cloudy lens.

Cataract surgery is a reliable and safe procedure. Dr. Andrew Michael is an experienced surgeon performing over 1,500 cases per year. Surgery is performed in a state of the art facility, in a convenient location at Stony Point Surgery Center with a highly skilled and friendly staff.