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Southwest Michigan Eye Center

3600 Capital Avenue S.W., Suite 203

Battle Creek, Michigan 49015

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Cataract Surgery in Southwest Michigan

Cataracts occur as part of the normal aging process. If you are experiencing one or more of the above symptoms, you may have a cataract. Approximately 21 million American adults have cataracts. The Board Certified Physicians at Southwest Michigan Eye Center can educate you on how cataracts can alter your vision and when cataract surgery may be appropriate for you.

Symptoms of Cataracts

  • painless blurring of vision
  • experiencing poor color vision
  • suffering from glare or light sensitivity

What are Cataracts?

Cataract-_Dull_colors.jpgA cataract is defined as a clouding of the lens of the eye, which results in blurry vision. A cataract forms when protein in the lens begins to clump together and blocks the light entry to the eye. Over time this worsens to cause a significant impairment. Eventually, the cataract will need to be removed from the eye with eye surgery.

Cataracts can occur in one or both eyes and develop in one of the following four ways:

  • Age-related - More than 50% of all Americans over the age of 65 have cataracts
  • Congenital - Cataracts can form at birth or in early childhood
  • Secondary - Steroid use or health conditions such as diabetes can increase the risk of developing cataracts
  • Traumatic - Eye injuries can lead to the formation of cataracts, either directly following the injury or years later

Types of Cataracts

There are three main types of cataracts, each defined by their location on the lens:

  • Nuclear - this type of cataract is located in the center of the lens and is usually the result of advancing age
  • Cortical - this type of cataract resembles the spokes of a wheel which extend from the outside of the lens to the center and is often associated with patients who suffer from diabetes
  • Subcapsular - this type of cataract develops at the back of the lens under the capsule and is often associated with patients who take steroids or who suffer from diabetes

How are Cataracts Diagnosed?

Cataracts can be detected with a full optical examination including:

  • Pupil dilation - dilation of the pupils allows the ophthalmologist to examine the lens
  • Visual acuity - this is an eye chart test that measures your eyesight at different distances

Learn how our No Shot, No Stitch surgery technology can remove cataracts and restore your vision promptly! The physicians at Southwest Michigan Eye Center offer “refractive cataract surgery” including techniques to help reduce post-operative astigmatism. In addition, an array of Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL's) are offered with the following qualities:

  1. “Blue filtering” lenses that protect the retina from harmful UV light rays and age changes
  2. Aspheric lenses are designed to reduce spherical aberrations of the cornea for improved vision in low lighting conditions.
  3. Certain patients may qualify to use Multifocal IOL's that have both a distance and near correction.
Cataract Surgery Lens Options

Cataract Surgery is a big decision, and so is the artificial intraocular lens (IOL) you choose for the procedure.  Each lens offers its own unique features and benefits.  The lens you select can have a major impact on your vision.

View details on the AcrySof ReSTOR IOL which will correct vision near, far and in-between, for your best chance at freedom from glasses.  If you need to correct both cataracts and astigmatism at the same time of surgery, for clear distance vision, look into the AcrySof Toric IOL.

There are different types of specialty lens implant technologies to meet individual eye health and lifestyle needs.  The ReZoom Multifocal Lens is designed for people with generally healthy eyes who want good vision near, far and in between without depending on glasses in most situations.  The TECNIS Monofocal Lens is a good option for people who want sharp distance and night vision and don't mind depending on glasses for near vision.

Convenient Surgery

Southwest Michigan Eye Center utilizes Brookside Surgery Center which is located in the lower level of Brookside Medical Center. The 11,000 square foot state of the art ambulatory surgery center houses 3 major operating rooms and 2 minor procedure rooms.

The Brookside Office Park is situated on 40 acres, where leading medical professionals are in the business of health.

See Now- Pay Later!

It's easy to get the vision care you want and need with CareCredit's convenient monthly payment plans.

When to have your vision procedure should be the question, not how to pay for it. We'd like to make that decision even easier for our patients. That's why we're pleased to offer the CareCredit® card, North America's leading patient payment program. CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with low monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget. Now you don't have to save up for years to finally get the vision you've always wanted. We'll help you see clearer, sooner.

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