InnoVision Eye Care Centers treat cataracts in San Diego patients with effective cataract surgery at our practices. Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye, responsible for focusing light and producing sharp images, becomes cloudy and hardens, resulting in a loss of visual function. The lens of the eye is clear at birth but is one of the first parts of the body to show the effects of aging. A cataract is painless and usually develops gradually over several months or years. Normally, the onset of a cataract in one or both eyes may cause decreased night vision, impaired depth perception, and increased color distortion. Cataracts are extremely common in people age 60 and older.
Currently, there is no treatment to reverse or prevent the development of cataracts. San Diego-area residents who suffer from cataracts who would like learn more about cataract surgery are encouraged to contact our practices today.
Cataract surgery at our facilities is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. The clouded lens is dissolved using a high frequency ultrasound and then removed through a very small incision. An artificial lens is then implanted. The eye heals very quickly and the patient is able to return to normal activity soon after surgery. Cataract surgery has an overall success rate of 99 percent. Cataract surgery has provided improved quality of life for millions of Americans by increasing their independence through improved vision—the ability to drive, work, watch TV, and walk safely.