Cataract Surgery in Hugo

Cataract Surgery in Hugo

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(651) 426-3630

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. Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo 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 Hugo 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 Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo.

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.

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- Oct. 21, 2024
Top notch customer service! Becky was a true gem in helping me to pick out new glasses.
- Oct. 04, 2024
This is a friendly, caring eye clinic.
- Sep. 19, 2024
What a great experience for a first timer. You definitely have a lot of frames to choose from. I was... explained every step, and they took their time with me, I needed that.Thank you to the staff, for making me feel comfortable.
- Aug. 06, 2024
Very good service and dialogue with the Doctor and Staff members! Thanks
- Jun. 13, 2024
Love the friendly and kind staff.
- May. 21, 2024
Dr. Toler is very nice, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. My kids loved her as well. Overall, ever... yone we interacted with was kind.
- Apr. 29, 2024
Northeast Eye Care is an excellent place to get your eyes examined and get glasses. Every person th... ere is professional, caring, and exudes an energy that they really enjoy the job and the people they serve.
- Apr. 23, 2024
Best eye clinic with very knowledgeable doctors and staff.
- Apr. 19, 2024
The staff was Very friendly and through with all aspects of the appointment.
- Apr. 13, 2024
Staff is very helpful and kind. Very inviting atmosphere.
- Apr. 04, 2024
I could not ask for a better experience at NE Eye Care
- Mar. 12, 2024
Friendly, professional staff - thorough eye exam and questions welcomed and answered.
- Mar. 02, 2024
Everyone I encountered was friendly and efficient! Not having to put eye drops in to dilate your eye... s was definitely a bonus!
- Feb. 22, 2024
Everything from start to finish was done very thoughtfully. All the staff was warm and welcoming.
- Jan. 30, 2024
Highly recommend. The doctor and assistant were both kind and professional. The appointment was quic... k and to the point. The doctor discussed concerns and explained possible treatment or issues thoroughly .
- Jan. 14, 2024
When finding frames, she brought over 10-15 until I found the right one. So very helpful & seemed to... really enjoy it. I think her name was Becky. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
- Dec. 03, 2023
If you need glasses or contacts this is the place to go to.
- Nov. 25, 2023
Great people, great service!
- Oct. 19, 2023
Dr was great, but waited 25 minutes to be seen and felt like a disposable patient as front desk was ... not very attentive. If not for the wonderful care of the Dr I would not return.
- Oct. 17, 2023
I've been with Dr. Kristi Iverson for 25 years. I would highly recommend Northeast Eye Care.

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Want to see clearly again?

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

(651) 426-3630

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