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Is Cataract Surgery right for me?
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Loss Can be Prevented!
Loss of eye sight from cataracts
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With
state-of-the-art technology, your doctor can safely
remove cataracts and allow patients to enjoy
better vision and resume the quality of life they
enjoyed before cataracts developed.
Should you consider cataract surgery? To decide whether
or not cataract surgery is right for you, a complete and
thorough eye examination is necessary. There are several
indications for cataract surgery, but rarely will a
cataract need to be removed immediately or as an
emergency. Because the procedure is elective, most
cataract surgery can be scheduled at your convenience.
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A few common reasons an individual chooses
cataract surgery are: |
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Decreased vision -
such as difficulty seeing street signs, or problems reading
fine print. |
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Foggy vision - vision
appears to have a film or cloud over it. |
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Halos around lights -
from oncoming automobile headlights, for example. |
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Difficulty driving at night - poor night
vision or automobile headlights seem excessively bright. |
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Glare - difficulty
seeing in brightly lit conditions such as with oncoming
headlights, low sun angles, or on foggy/cloudy days. |
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Difficulty reading - or needing more
light to see print |
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Poor ability to perform
daily tasks - problems such as reading medication
instructions, failure to pass a driver’s visual examination,
problems seeing to play cards, bowl or play golf are common. |
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After consultation with your
doctor, you may decide that you wish to have cataract surgery.
Before you make this decision, we will inform you about the health
of your eyes, any risks and potential complications of surgery, and the
alternatives, as well as discuss the benefits for you.
You also need to know what you can reasonably expect for visual
improvement following the procedure. You will be fully informed
about the surgery and its attendant risks and benefits. Only then
can you make an informed decision to proceed.
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Laguna Niguel Optometry's Eye Doctors and Staff Provide
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