Cataract Surgery in Kent

Cataract Surgery in Kent

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(425) 251-9200

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. Clearvue 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 Kent 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 Clearvue 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. 26, 2024
Out of all the eye clinics I've been to from Issaquah to Bellevue to Kent, this is my absolute favor... ite one! They make it very easy to schedule an appointment online or via phone call. All the staff are so nice and helpful. Also, they have some AMAZING doctors!! I highly recommend this clinic for your eye exams, etc.
- Oct. 19, 2024
The eye technicians are practicing with diligence. Dr. Gelt is caring, detail oriented, and very pro... fessional.
- Oct. 10, 2024
General eye exam. Very efficient and professional.
- Oct. 10, 2024
Awesome service well worth the money.
- Oct. 09, 2024
Always a great experience with Clearvue!
- Sep. 26, 2024
Great customer service. Caring and professional optometrists. Able to get an appointment quickly. Re... ceived a thorough examination. Highly recommend for your vision care needs.
- Sep. 26, 2024
Office staff effective and efficient. Dr. Wang genuine!
- Sep. 25, 2024
Me and my husband were glad that we went to Clearvue Vision Center. From the receptionist to the Doc... tor and Doctor’s Assistant, up to the one helping us pick our eyeglass were all very nice, patientand knowledgeable not to forget, their prices were reasonable and the place was so clean and organized.
- Sep. 23, 2024
Very happy Dr Chan made me feel very at ease and comfortable. The ladies in the optical department w... ere so nice and helpful.
- Sep. 21, 2024
Friendly and very detailed
- Sep. 21, 2024
I had a great experience. Very friendly employees and Doctor Hart was great. Thank you
- Sep. 17, 2024
Friendly and efficient front desk staff and medical assistant. Dr. Heitmeyer was knowledgeable, thor... ough and friendly.
- Sep. 14, 2024
First eye exam and it went great! I loved picking out my first pair of glasses with Perla. She was a... mazing and so was everyone!
- Sep. 12, 2024
Friendly and courteous staff. Dr. Heitmeyer was great very welcoming and easy to talk to.
- Sep. 05, 2024
Good doctors and good associates. Their equipment is up to date. Learned a lot from them how to keep... my eyes healthy.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Dr. Brian is an excellent Optometrist !
- Aug. 29, 2024
Everyone at this vision center is absolutely so nice and friendly. It has been a long time since I'v... e had my eyes checked and I was very nervous. They put me at ease as soon as I stepped inside. Very glad I went.
- Aug. 22, 2024
I've been going to Clearvue Vision for years. The optometrist and staff are great and they have a wo... nderful selection of glasses frames.
- Aug. 22, 2024
Dr. Gelt is fantastic. Her staff is efficient, friendly, and warm.
- Aug. 20, 2024
It was a very easy appointment, everything was professional and clean.

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Want to see clearly again?

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

(425) 251-9200

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