Cataracts
Cataracts is a disease of the eye that results in the clouding of the lens of the eyeball. Cataracts prevent clear images from appearing on the eye’s retina; causing mild, moderate, even severe blurred vision. Typically an eye disorder associated with aging (over half of the people in America over age 80 have either had a cataract or cataract surgery), cataracts generally occur later in life as the lens structure within the human eye changes and gets older. In addition to age, other risk factors that lead to cataracts include smoking, UV overexposure and diabetes. Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States and has a very high success rate.
Cataract Co-management
Dr. Brian Cheatham can work with you to determine the best course of action for your individual situation and ensure that you receive the appropriate care before, during, and after your surgery.
During the evaluation of your eye health we will carefully examine your lens for signs of cataract formation. If a cataract is noticed and the clouding is causing visual disruption, the optometrist will refer you to a trusted and respected surgeon for surgery, which is the only known cure for cataracts. Dr. Cheatham will be there for you providing pre and post-cataract surgery care.