Cataract Surgery in Centennial

Cataract Surgery in Centennial

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

Schedule Eye Exam

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.

Senior couple smiling

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

Book an Eye Exam Today

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. EyeCare Consultants 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.

Eye with cataracts

Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Centennial

Our optometry practice in Centennial

Photograph of Vasi Alevras-Sztukowski
Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

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.

Patient Reviews
4.8
605 Reviews
5
4
3
2
1
- Dec. 09, 2023
Stellar service, beautiful frames
- Dec. 04, 2023
The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, and professional!!! I highly recommend them to everyone!
- Dec. 01, 2023
Wonderful customer service from the minute you walk through the door to when you leave.
- Nov. 29, 2023
Staff was kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. Dr. Barkey was intelligent and easy to trust. Can’t ... recommend highly enough.
- Nov. 08, 2023
Dr.Barkey was so informative and kind. She made sure I felt comfortable by walking me through each s... tep of the exam. She double checked my contact lenses to ensure comfort. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
- Oct. 14, 2023
Great attitude and service by all staff
- Oct. 10, 2023
Friendly service that was professional. All questions answered thoroughly during and after exam. App... ointment was ontime and excellent.
- Oct. 09, 2023
Best around!!!
- Aug. 27, 2023
Very friendly staff. Doctor is knowledgeable. Overall very friendly experience each time I visit.
- Aug. 19, 2023
Amazing eye care provider. Dr. Lipscomb is patient, thorough, and fully explains everything. Staff ... is super nice and helpful. Go here!
- Aug. 13, 2023
Amazing staff, friendly and efficient. Well kept office and equipments. Easy to make an appointmen... t.
- Aug. 04, 2023
Amazing doctor and staff--courteous, kind and great at their jobs!
- May. 25, 2023
Awesome staff and technicians, very pleased, would recommend to any one that listens
- May. 22, 2023
As always, the staff is cheerful and helpful. We are long time patients and will continue!
- May. 10, 2023
Very attentive staff. Modern equipment and great location.
- May. 07, 2023
I've been a patient of EyeCare Consultants going on 20 years and I've always received excellent care... related to my contact lenses and glasses. I'm very nearsighted and EyeCare has helped me manage prescription changes and maintain good eyesight over that time. Highly recommend!
- Apr. 25, 2023
Great staff! Last minute appointment availability and very professional
- Mar. 24, 2023
All was great
- Mar. 03, 2023
Had a great first check up here. Wasn't pressured into anything and was treated right by Dr. Kruglet... and his assistant. This is my new home for eye care.
- Feb. 23, 2023
I feel like Dr. Lipscomb is incredibly knowledgeable and he really took his time to make sure he was... getting the right prescription for my son. He was very patient and so kind. We are so thankful we found Eyecare Consultants!

View All 605 Reviews

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

Senior couple with glasses

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 Centennial 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 EyeCare Consultants.

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.


Want to see clearly again?

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

Schedule Eye Exam

Senior woman