Cataracts

Cataracts services offered in Holmdel, NJ

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures in modern medicine, with millions of successful outcomes each year. It involves removing the eye’s natural lens that has become clouded over time and replacing it with a clear artificial lens to restore vision. At Holmdel Eye Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, highly trained ophthalmologist Ahmed Abdelhady, MD offers advanced surgical techniques, including laser-assisted cataract surgery and premium lens options, to provide patients with clearer vision and greater freedom from glasses. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and is quick, comfortable, and highly reliable. Whether you’re noticing difficulty with reading, driving at night, or overall blurry vision, we are here to help guide you through the process with personalized care and the latest technology.

Cataracts Q & A

What are cataracts?

Cataracts are cloudy lenses in your eye that often develop with age as protein in the lenses breaks down, forming cloudy patches that negatively affect vision. Cataracts often cause vision to gradually worsen over time, appearing as if you’re looking through a dirty window.

Cataract surgery at Holmdel Eye Center removes a clouded lens and replaces it with an artificial clear lens.

Which symptoms can cataracts cause?

Cataracts can cause the following symptoms:

Cloudy, foggy, or blurred vision
Fading colors
Seeing glare, streaks, or halos around lights
Light sensitivity
Problems seeing clearly at night
Double vision
Needing a bright light to read
Near-sightedness or other vision problems that worsen

The symptoms of cataracts are typically noticeable at age 60 or older, though diabetes and other medical conditions may cause symptoms earlier. About one in five people aged 65-74 have cataracts affecting their vision.

What increases the risk of cataracts?

Both genetic and environmental factors may increase the risk of developing cataracts (or experiencing them at an earlier age), including:

Family history of cataracts
Older age
Diabetes
Previous eye surgery
Some medications, such as corticosteroids
Eye diseases
Smoking
Alcohol
Air pollution
Long-term UV light exposure
Pesticides or other chemicals
Radiation therapy to the upper body

Adopting healthy habits may lessen your risk or delay developing cataracts.

How are cataracts diagnosed?

Dr. Abdelhady completes a comprehensive eye exam to diagnose cataracts and determine how to best treat your condition. He examines your eyes, evaluates your vision, and discusses your symptoms and medical history. He may complete a slit lamp exam and administer a visual acuity test.

How are cataracts treated?

Dr. Abdelhady completes cutting-edge laser-assisted cataract surgery to remove a cloudy lens in your eye and replace it with an intraocular lens (IOL), an artificial lens that stays in your eye permanently. Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that offers an exceptional outcome, including clear vision.

He uses the latest technological advances during cataract surgery, including laser assistance, premium IOLs and astigmatism correction with toric IOLs.

It’s also important to avoid smoking, protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses, and undergo routine eye exams and care.

At the first sign of cataracts (clouded vision), schedule an eye exam at Holmdel Eye Center by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.