Cataract Surgery in Beavercreek

Cataract Surgery in Beavercreek

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(937) 426-2212

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. Beavercreek 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 Beavercreek 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 Beavercreek 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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- Dec. 10, 2024
Had my first appointment here yesterday, appointment was quick and easy. Dr. Tran was wonderful! Ver... y informative and took the time to talk to me about different things regarding my eye history. You can tell he really cares about his patients. All of the staff was super duper friendly.
- Nov. 18, 2024
The staff and Doctors are all fantastic.
- Nov. 10, 2024
Good eye exam and great selection of glasses.
- Nov. 08, 2024
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- Nov. 07, 2024
Love Dr Tran!
- Oct. 20, 2024
Excellent service and very timely.
- Sep. 30, 2024
Highly recommend this office. Dr Tran is excellent, communicates clearly and never makes you feel r... ushed. Additionally, staff are pleasant, professional and I have never felt pressured to purchase any product or service (unlike other vision centers).
- Sep. 24, 2024
Very satisfied
- Sep. 21, 2024
Very professional and caring staff. I will definitely be returning.
- Sep. 14, 2024
Dr. Jones and all the staff were excellent. I am a new patient at this practice and was treated very... well. I was given information about what my insurance would cover with regards to frames. After looking it over I decided it was a better option to buy my own glasses, (I always get them online) however receiving the information was very helpful. I highly recommend this practice to anyone in need of an eye exam. I had a wonderful experience and great service.
- Sep. 14, 2024
Dr. Tran was incredibly kind and thorough. He took more time with me and explained everything to me,... better than my ophthalmologist did.
- Aug. 26, 2024
Everyone was very nice and the atmosphere was great
- Aug. 22, 2024
Dr.Tuan is just great! Great energy, educated and smooth with pediatric appointments. My son was ner... vous and found it fun. Furthermore they also have a great eyewear selection. I highly recommend. All staff were very pleasant. Great environment!
- Aug. 16, 2024
Courteous, helpful and friendly staff. I was seen by Dr. Tran because Dr. Jones who is my regular Do... ctor was on vacation. Dr. Tran was amazing! IHe made me feel very much at ease, explained everything in detail, listened to all my concerns and also gave me some helpful recommendations. I felt like I had known Dr. Tran for a long time. The eye glasses technician went out of her way to help me. I couldn't have chosen a better place than Beaver Creek Vision Center!
- Aug. 14, 2024
Wonderful staff. and Dr Jones was awesome, helpful! Very easy to talk to. Very thorough in her exam....
- Aug. 10, 2024
Awesome experience I love my new glasses
- Jul. 23, 2024
Excellent attention to customer and service! Very helpful people
- Jul. 22, 2024
Outstanding quality eye service.
- Jul. 22, 2024
Looking for a new eye doctor last year, I switched from a very old school, old fashioned optometrist... , and I feel as if I've stepped into a new age of eye care. BVC's office staff is extremely professional, very friendly (their smiles always help), and my appointments are always quick and efficient. My 9-year-old pair of glasses were wearing thin, so I purchased a new pair, and felt as if I was in another level beyond the glasses mills like Stanton's. Dr. Tran is also an excellent optometrist - very knowledgeable and personable. My exams were relatively pain free, and very comprehensive. With my current diagnosis, I felt very at ease with Dr. Tran's prognosis and treatment plan. If you're looking for a new eye or different eye doctor, I would recommend giving this office a try!
- Jul. 06, 2024
The doctor was awesome she did a real thorough job

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Beavercreek

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Want to see clearly again?

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

(937) 426-2212

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