Cataract Exams & Management

Your Path to Clearer Vision: Cataract Exams & Care

Cataracts are a natural part of aging and can cloud your vision, making everyday tasks like reading, driving, or enjoying activities more difficult. At Joshua Powell MD, we offer thorough cataract exams to assess the severity of your condition and guide you through the best treatment options.

If cataracts are impacting your quality of life, we offer modern cataract surgery with various lens options. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Powell provides a wide variety of multifocal and premium lenses to find the best fit for your vision needs.

We understand that no 2 patients are the same, so we tailor our approach to suit your unique needs. Don’t wait until your vision worsens—schedule a cataract exam today to find out how we can help you preserve and restore your vision for the future.

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Identifying Cataracts: When to Seek Help

Cataracts often develop slowly, and their symptoms can be subtle at first. The most common signs are blurry vision, difficulty seeing at night, and halos or glare around lights. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s essential to schedule an exam.

During your exam, we’ll assess the clarity of your lens and determine whether cataracts are affecting your vision. Our diagnostic tools help us pinpoint the stage of your cataracts so we can recommend the best course of action.

Getting Started with Cataract Management

Once cataracts are diagnosed, the next step is determining the right approach for managing them. If your cataracts are not yet affecting your daily life, Dr. Powell may recommend monitoring your condition and using glasses to help with blurry vision.

However, if cataracts begin to interfere with activities like reading, driving, or watching TV, it may be time to explore surgical options.

In some cases, medication or lifestyle changes may help manage symptoms, but cataract surgery remains the most effective treatment when vision is significantly impacted.

Comprehensive Cataract Evaluation

At your cataract exam, Dr. Powell will perform a thorough evaluation of your eye health. This typically includes:

Visual acuity testing: Measuring the sharpness of your vision at various distances.
Slit lamp exam: A detailed examination of the lens to check for cloudiness or other signs of cataract formation.
Tonometry: Testing the pressure inside your eye to rule out conditions like glaucoma, which can sometimes accompany cataracts.
Retinal exam: Checking the health of the retina and optic nerve to make sure no other conditions are affecting your vision.

This comprehensive approach allows us to accurately assess your cataracts and discuss the best options for managing your condition.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Dr. Powell uses modern techniques for cataract surgery, including small incisions and topical anesthesia. This is an outpatient procedure, meaning there’s no need for an overnight hospital stay.

The actual surgery typically takes less than 10 minutes, and you can expect to see clearer right after—but with some haziness for a few days while your eye heals.

We offer a range of options to improve your vision and customize your treatment, including:

Tecnis Odyssey IOL: An extended depth of focus lens designed to provide seamless vision across distances with enhanced contrast and low-light performance.
Alcon PanOptix Pro IOL: A trifocal lens that delivers sharp vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges, helping reduce dependence on glasses.
TECNIS Symfony IOL: One of the first extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses designed for continuous, quality vision at all distances, even in low-light conditions.
Light Adjustable Lens(LAL): A customizable lens that can be adjusted after surgery to fine-tune your vision for better results.
Multifocal & Premium IOLs : Designed to correct near, intermediate, and far vision, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses after cataract surgery.
YAG Laser: A simple, in-office laser procedure that treats secondary cataracts, helping to improve vision and restore clarity after cataract surgery.

We Can Help You Manage Cataracts

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts or suspect you may have them, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Powell. We’ll help you explore all your options, including whether cataract surgery or one of our lens options could be the right choice for you.

Contact us today to book your appointment and take the first step toward clearer vision.

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