Cataract Surgery

What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are a clouding or discoloring of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process, caused by years of exposure to sunlight. Many with cataracts compare vision to looking through a piece of wax paper, where vision is blurry and colors are dull.  About 60% of those older than 60 years and 70% of those older than 75 years have cataracts. Because cataracts can seriously impair your vision, they can limit or prevent you from working or enjoying many of the activities that are important to the quality of your life. Fortunately, medical science has made significant strides in cataract treatment. Today, the vast majority of patients whose cataracts are treated surgically, at a cataract care center, enjoy vision that is at least as good as the vision they had before they developed cataracts.

How Does Cataract Surgery Work?

The only way to treat a cataract is through cataract surgery. Modern-day cataract surgery makes use of high-tech equipment and surgical techniques, and our doctors utilize the latest advancements. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure, performed at a cataract center, and is designed to be comfortable and offer a quick recovery.

When a cataract is removed, an artificial lens implant is placed in the eye. This new lens is called an intraocular lens (IOL). There are various options for lens implants, and each style of lens implant has specific goals and targets.

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Based on 116 reviews

Erin Riley

September 3, 2023

From the very first consultation appointment, all the way to surgery day, I felt complete confidence in the team at Toledo Lasik. Ray is so friendly, kind, and explained everything on the financial side in detail so I knew exactly what to expect. Dr. Jee performed the SMILE procedure on my eyes, and was also very personable and competent. She really made me feel at ease, and I did not feel nervous at all during the procedure. Not even 24 hours post op, I was seeing 20/20, after 33 years of wearing glasses/lenses at a very high prescription (my eye doctor explained that my vision was previously 20/900!) A week post op, I am seeing 20/15…even my eye doctor is dumbfounded at the results I am experiencing, and kept repeating how “truly remarkable” my results are! I am healing well, and I could not be happier!

Brett Adkins

August 14, 2023

This was a very good experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and most importantly I broke up with my glasses. I havent experienced any pain or anything and about after 2 days of rest i was ready to function again.

Kirk Mortemore

July 18, 2023

I was in and out in less than 45 minutes. It is insane thats all it takes to fix eyesight. Less than 10 minutes in the operating room. Feels weird but mostly painless. About 3 minutes for each eye.

LAURA

April 15, 2023

Did an amazing job. I got the SMILE lasiks procedure. Staff was nice. Dr. Wiley did an exceptional job. My only complaint is that I wish they would have given me a prescription for the one Valium pill BEFORE the day of my surgery so I could take it before I arrived because it definitely did not kick in until the ride home so I was super anxious during the procedure.

Haley Wolfe

December 16, 2022

I am SO happy that I chose Toledo LASIK Center to conduct my surgery. First off, the staff is extremely nice and knowledgeable, they listen to concerns and questions about the surgery while reassuring you throughout the process. Secondly, the surgeon and tech that conducted my surgery were absolutely amazing. I was really nervous initially but they were there explaining the entire process to me and making sure I was okay/comfortable the entire time. From the initial consolation to my post-op check up, I have never once regretted my decision to come here. A special shout-out to Ray for being really kind and understanding, and for reassuring me the day of surgery. He is wonderful and Toledo LASIK Center is lucky to have him.

Slee Biscuit

November 10, 2022

I was once told many years ago because of my significant astigmatism, Lasik was not in the cards. 20 years later I finally had enough of these glasses and having "underwater vision" when off. I consulted with them and was reassured advances in the technique. Going in, of course I was nervous, and the staff was very professional. The procedure took less than 15min. I'm now 3 months post op and have 20/15 vision. Best money I've ever spent. Thank you so much!