More than 2 million people have cataract surgery each year, making it one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. However patients commonly misunderstand cataract to be a “skin” on the eye that must be removed or peeled off. A cataract is not a growth, but instead is a lens inside the eye that has turned cloudy. Cataracts cause issues with vision by scattering light as it passes through the eye to the retina. This light dispersal causes cataract symptoms such as blurred images, glare, loss of contrast, or starburst. This is often why we refer to seeing stars as a common symptom of cataracts.

Horizon Eye Specialists Lasik Center has been offering cataract surgery to the Phoenix and Scottsdale area since 1983, at one of our four conveniently located state-of-the-art facilities. When choosing a cataract surgery practice, you deserve experienced doctors, advanced technology and a center with a focus on personal patient care. It is our commitment to these higher standards that sets us apart. Your decision on where to go for vision correction should not be made lightly. At Horizon Eye Specialists Lasik Center, cataract removal is performed through a procedure called phacoemulsification. In this procedure, high-energy ultrasound waves are used to gently remove your cataract. Once the cataract is removed, a permanent, artificial lens is inserted.

After surgery with traditional monofocal lenses, most patients experience good vision either near or at a distance. In most cases, the monofocal lens provides good distance vision for driving, walking and some everyday activities. However, most people receiving monofocal lenses still require glasses to have a full range of vision. At Horizon Eye Specialists Lasik Center, we are proud to offer our patients custom cataract surgery with the premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) profiled in these options. These lenses are designed to reduce or eliminate your dependence on reading glasses, bifocals or trifocals.