Cataracts are a common eye condition that can make your vision cloudy or blurry. It happens when the lens in your eye, which is normally transparent, becomes more cloudy. This can make it challenging to see things clearly, especially when there's bright light or at night. Cataracts are very common and can affect your quality of life, but cataract surgery can restore your vision and allow you to experience the world with clarity and sharpness once again.
Only an eye doctor can diagnose whether you have a cataract or another type of vision problem. If you have any of the symptoms below, you should have your eyes checked by a specialist.
Common signs of a cataract include the following:
Dr. Jean Park, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Arlington Eye Center, who offers patients the latest surgical techniques and treatments for both glaucoma and cataract surgery. Dr. Park enjoys serving at church and mission trips, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing music.
Dr. Shazia Ahmed, MD, is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Surgeon at Arlington Eye Center. She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at Tufts Medical Center followed by a Cornea and Anterior Segment Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Her personal interest in Ophthalmology was first sparked by her mother's experience with cataract surgery. She believes there is no greater gift than restoring a person's vision and allowing them to maintain their independence. Her specific clinical and surgical interests include ocular surface disease, complex cataract surgery, laser vision correction and corneal transplantation. In her free time she likes to travel the world, hit the gym, and consume an unhealthy amount of podcasts.
During cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon will remove your natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens or IOL, to allow you to see clearly once again. There are many IOL options to choose from based on your budget, vision goals and lifestyle.
The single-focus lens is inexpensive and effective in clearing vision. If you receive a single-focus lens, the focus will be set for distance and you will regain your ability to see objects that are far away. After surgery, patients will likely need to wear corrective lenses, especially for activities like reading and driving.
Designed to give patients the best distance and near vision with less dependence on glasses after surgery. Arlington Eye Center uses the AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Lens. The AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® provides an extended depth of focus, producing enhanced near and intermediate vision to reverse the effects of presbyopia. The PanOptix Lens enhances quality as well as range, so your vision will be as sharp and vivid as it is complete. We will discuss your day, night and reading vision expectations following surgery.
Toric lenses deliver clear distance vision with less dependence on prescription glasses for patients with moderate to high astigmatism. Near and intermediate vision will still require glasses.
Arlington Eye Center is proud to work with Vision Innovation Partners, a leading manager of ophthalmology practices in the Mid-Atlantic region. Arlington Eye Center has been serving the Northern Virginia community and beyond for over 50 years and we have been proud to call the Virginia Hospital Center home since 1992. The longevity of our practice has also given us the pleasure of treating up to three generations of family members.
We offer our patients comprehensive eye care services for all of their needs. The main goal of our team of experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists is caring for your vision. We specialize in all areas of eye care including Cataracts, LASIK Laser Vision Correction, Dry Eye, Retinal Conditions and Glaucoma.
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