Cataract Surgery in Lakeville

Cataract Surgery in Lakeville

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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

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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. Eye 35 Eye Care 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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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Lakeville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • United Health Care Community Plan

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.

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- Sep. 08, 2023
Eye35eye is recommended by me as they are efficient and great at what they do!
- Aug. 03, 2023
Dr. Fontana and his staff are great! Appointments are on time and a very enjoyable experience. Dr.... Fontana has been taking care of my family’s eyes for over 30 years!
- Jul. 17, 2023
They are very friendly and very helpful
- May. 22, 2023
I love this clinic and have never had a bad experience here! I always feel comfortable and the staff... is incredibly kind and helpful and explain things very well. Dr. Fontana is also awesome - he is very knowledgeable and has a variety of options for any problem you may have.
- May. 20, 2023
I enjoy how simple things are here. Dr. Scott Fontana is a seasoned eye doc who takes the necessary ... time to properly assess and remains friendly and relatable in the process. The staff is always polite and professional. Easy in and out. Thank you!
- May. 18, 2023
Doctor Fontana is very helpful and kind and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
- Apr. 09, 2023
The doctor has so much knowledge I totally recommend this doctor
- Apr. 08, 2023
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- Apr. 05, 2023
I can not say enough good things about EYE35! Erica and the rest of the staff are always friendly an... d very knowledgeable. Dr. Fontana goes above and beyond for his patients. I have had a few eye issues in the past few months and Erica always does her best to get me in as soon as possible. I love EYE35!
- Mar. 31, 2023
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- Mar. 29, 2023
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- Mar. 11, 2023
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- Jan. 13, 2023
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- Nov. 18, 2022
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- Oct. 06, 2022
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- Sep. 01, 2022
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- Jul. 22, 2022
Always such great customer service and always so professional during your visit!! Dr. Fontana listen... s to your concerns and addresses them with a solutionto help! Definitely recommend Eye 35 Eye Care!! 🙂
- Jul. 01, 2022
Dr. Fontana and his staff are nothing short of amazing! I have a really difficult prescription (sev... erely nearsighted, pronounced astigmatism, dry eye, and now a need for bifocals). Dr. Fontana has worked with me over the years to find cost-effective and truly comfortable solutions (contacts as well as glasses), NOT just sticking me with the first attempt and saying, "Good luck with that!" Years ago, he even found a lesion in my left eye that Visionworks had missed! He really listens and truly cares. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough!
- Mar. 02, 2022
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- Feb. 19, 2022
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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 Lakeville 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 Eye 35 Eye Care.

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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