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Improved Vision & Quality of Life Through Cataracts Surgery

At the Mitchell Eye Center, our experienced ophthalmologist uses the most advanced technology to provide comprehensive eye care to all our patients. For patients in need of eye surgery like cataract removal, we perform high quality procedures that improve quality of life!

How Cataracts Develop

Cataracts occur as part of the body’s natural aging process. A cataract is a gradual clouding of the eye’s lens, which is composed of water and protein. As the lens ages, the proteins begin to congeal together, forming cloudy, dark spots that inhibit clear vision. In the earliest stages, cataracts may not significantly alter vision. But as the cataracts worsen, they may cause blurry, dulled vision that can interfere with daily life.

Cataract Symptoms

People with cataracts can experience many symptoms, which can interfere with their ability to see clearly including:

• Dull, hazy or blurry vision
• Poor night vision
• Diminished color perception
• Annoying glare in sunlight
• Difficulty reading, even while wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses

Is Cataracts Surgery Right for You?​​

If you have cataracts, you may be able to carry on with your normal life without any serious vision problems. However, when the cataracts begin interfering with your daily activities, it might be time to consider surgery as an option. Ultimately, the decision to undergo this surgery should be made after consulting with your Boca Raton ophthalmologist. You will also be asked to consider a few questions before you make your final decision, including:

• Do your vision problems prevent you from safely performing your job?
• Is it difficult or impossible to read or watch TV?
• Is it strenuous to carry out routine tasks like cooking or cleaning due to poor vision?
• Are you able to see faces clearly?
• Is it hard for you to drive at night due to glare from oncoming headlights?
• Is your vision interfering with your ability to live independently?

If you answer yes to these questions, it is probably time for you to consider cataracts surgery.

The Cataract Surgical Options We Offer

Your Boca Raton ophthalmologist at the Mitchell Eye Center offers the latest procedures to remove cataracts and restore vision.

• No-Stitch Cataract Surgery
  This is an advanced, state-of-the-art procedure that is safe, minimally-invasive, and highly effective. This surgery involves your eye surgeon making a tiny, self-sealing incision using specialized tools to clear the cataracts. The entire operation can be done in just a few minutes, requiring only numbing eye drops as an anesthetic.
• IOL Surgery
  IOL or Intra-Ocular Lens surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens to restore vision. The artificial lens, which is made of a clear, plastic material, becomes a permanent part of the eye. The actual IOL replacement procedure takes just a few minutes to complete, but the entire appointment typically takes two hours, including prep time and monitoring afterward.

Contact The Mitchell Eye Center

If your vision and overall quality of life are being affected by cataracts, Dr. Alan Mitchell of the Mitchell Eye Center can help! We offer safe and effective cataracts surgery to patients living in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding areas. Book your appointment today to begin the process of restoring your vision so you can once again fully enjoy all the wonderful sights this world has to offer!

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