Cataract Surgery in Sylvania

Cataract Surgery in Sylvania

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(419) 517-7106

Don’t Let Cataracts Cloud Your Vision

Over 50% of people aged 65 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes. As the cataract progresses, vision deteriorates, leading to a decreased quality of life. Fortunately, cataract surgery can easily treat this condition.

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What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are cloudy patches that develop on the lens of your eye. Cataracts can cause blurred or double vision, may increase light sensitivity and interfere with driving, especially at night. Without cataract surgery, millions of people around the world would be unable to see clearly.

The most common symptoms include:
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Trouble seeing at night
  • Sensitivity to glare
  • Colored halos around lights
  • Colors appearing more faded
  • Requiring brighter light for reading

When to Get Cataract Surgery

As we evaluate your eye health and vision, we'll carefully examine your lens for signs of cataract formation. If a cataract is detected and the clouding is causing visual disruption, our optometrist will refer you to a trusted surgeon for cataract surgery. Cherry Vision Center will be there for you, providing pre and post cataract surgery care.

As the condition begins to seriously impair your vision and adversely affects your daily life, impacting your ability to read, drive, watch TV or recognize faces, you should seriously consider surgery.

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Benefits of Cataract Surgery

  • High success rate

    Cataract surgery, one of the world’s most commonly performed surgeries, has a 95% success rate.

  • Quick and convenient

    This procedure can take just 30 to 45 minutes in an outpatient setting or hospital.

  • Prevents other eye problems

    Removing cataracts can reduce the risk of eye inflammation and pressure inside the eye–a leading cause of glaucoma.

  • Rapid recovery time

    Patients start seeing more clearly within a few days. Colors may seem brighter thanks to the new, clear lens.


How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery

  • Apply antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eyedrops a few days before surgery if instructed to by your eye doctor
  • Arrange for a ride after the surgery, since you won’t be able to drive
  • Wash your face in the morning of the procedure and don’t wear eye makeup, strong perfumes or aftershave

What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery removes your natural cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to improve and restore vision. This common and very safe procedure is performed by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on an outpatient basis.

  • The eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) will perform cataract surgery on one eye at a time. That means that you will come in for another surgery on the second eye. The procedure is brief and typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
  • The eye doctor will place drops into your eyes to numb them and dilate your pupils. Though you’ll be conscious during the procedure, you may be offered a sedative to help you remain calm. The eye surgeon will then remove your natural lens and replace it with the IOL. You should feel no pain or discomfort thanks to the anesthetic.
What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery After-Care

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After surgery, you may feel a bit drowsy as an after-effect of the sedative. Your eye doctor will prescribe eye drops to prevent infection, inflammation and to reduce pressure within your eye. The surgeon may recommend that you wear an eye patch for a few days after your surgery and the protective shield when you sleep during the recovery period. Make sure to avoid rubbing your eyes or touching them unless necessary.

A day after cataract surgery, we'll provide a post-operative eye exam to make sure that all is well. Your Sylvania optometrist will further perform a series of follow-up exams in the weeks and months to come. If determined that you require corrective lenses following your cataract surgery, we'll make sure you get the proper prescription.


Cataract Surgery Management FAQs

What are side effects of cataract surgery?

While side effects are rare, there are some issues that people commonly encounter in the days after surgery, as the eyes heal.

  • Dry eye
  • Feeling that something is in the eye
  • Blurry vision
  • Light sensitivity

If any of these side effects do not subside within a week or two, please contact Cherry Vision Center.

Can I delay cataract surgery

You can delay cataract surgery, but keep in mind that your vision will likely worsen the longer you put off the procedure.

When is cataract surgery not recommended?

Cataract patients who also have age-related macular degeneration or retinal detachment may not respond well to cataract surgery and the new lens may not correct vision.

Can cataract surgery give me 20/20 vision?

If you had great vision before developing cataracts, it’s likely that cataract surgery will restore your sight. Moreover, the IOL inserted into your eye can be designed to correct refractive errors, providing you with clear vision.

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 10, 2024
I really love the care I received at Cherry Vision. Every experience is a positive one.
- Aug. 24, 2024
Doctors and staff were very knowledgeable and thorough with everything they did. This was a follow ... up visit after cataract surgery in both eyes that went very well.
- Aug. 13, 2024
I love Cherry Vision and have been going since high school. The staff is friendly and awesome and th... e doctors listen.
- Jun. 23, 2024
Cheery Vision is the place to go for eye care. Quality glasses at a reasonable price. Fantastic help... picking out glasses and eye exam was also top quality. I see better without a lot of hazy rings than I ever have. I highly recommend Cherry Vision.
- Jun. 11, 2024
I’ve been going to cherry vision for 20 years. The doctor is caring and knowledgeable. He recogni... zed that I had early on set cataracts and acted right away to find a specialist to solve my problem. They also have a high variety of frames that are available to choose from.
- Jun. 01, 2024
I can describe my experience in one word “excellent” 😄
- May. 31, 2024
Dr. Cherry is a great provider, he listens to all questions/concerns I had and took the time with me... which I appreciated. The staff were all great there as well. I loved the online booking feature as well as the reminder texts. Cherry Vision is a great place to consider if you are looking for a kind, courteous, and professional eye center.
- May. 25, 2024
Shop local so my motto, great staff
- May. 17, 2024
Good service . Easy to book.
- May. 17, 2024
They are very passionate and caring. Very professional. If they can't take care of your issues th... ey will send you where they can.
- May. 15, 2024
I found Dr. Cherry and the staff at Cherry Vision Center professional, accommodating, and pleasant. ... I had a great experience. I really liked Dr. Cherry, and the eyewear technician Anna was a joy. They have a large selection of good, better, and best frames. My cost of eyewear was a lot less than I spent at other providers.
- May. 02, 2024
An excellent place to go to the doctor's great the people there that work for them are terrific ever... ything is just fantastic you'll love it
- Apr. 10, 2024
Awesome!!!!!!
- Mar. 13, 2024
Happy with my Progressive lenses! Thank you!
- Mar. 13, 2024
I have been going to Cherry Vision since I was a child, and so far I have always had an excellent ex... perience every single time. Friendly and helpful staff, knowledgeable and kind optometrists, as well as stellar contact/glasses services and prices. I would recommend them to anybody!
- Mar. 13, 2024
The staff are very friendly and funny. I won’t go anywhere else!
- Feb. 26, 2024
Always great help and service with getting my glasses, a super friendly staff.
- Feb. 19, 2024
Great place to go
- Jan. 26, 2024
Very nice and helpful staff love this place
- Jan. 21, 2024
Fantastic

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Sylvania

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Aetna
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  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Spectera

Want to see clearly again?

Contact us today for pre-operative and post-operative care

(419) 517-7106

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