Are you experiencing cloudy, blurry vision? Do you think you may have cataracts?
You may be a good candidate for cataract surgery at 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana. Our dedicated team of experts can help diagnose and treat your cataracts so you can get back to living your life with clear, uninterrupted vision.
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts are typically due to aging. They occur when proteins in the lens of your eye begin to break down and form clumps that cause cloudy or blurry vision.
Patients with cataracts also often experience symptoms including:

Although these symptoms are often a sign of cataracts, they could indicate other eye conditions like glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration. It’s important to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms so they can properly diagnose you.
How Are Cataracts Detected?



How are Cataracts Treated?
The only way to treat cataracts is with cataract surgery. Most patients won’t need the procedure immediately after diagnosis.
However, if cataracts inhibit your ability to carry out everyday activities, it is time to consider cataract surgery. The procedure is minimally invasive and takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete.
Your cataract surgeon will begin by numbing your eyes with eye drops to ensure you are comfortable. Then, they will make small incisions in the cornea and the lens capsule.
Your cataract surgeon will break up the lens with ultrasound waves in a process called phacoemulsification. Then, the lens fragments will be suctioned out, and your surgeon will place an intraocular lens (IOL) in place of your natural lens.
If you have astigmatism, 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana also offers limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) that can be done during cataract surgery. These are small incisions made around the cornea that can help correct mild to moderate astigmatism and improve visual outcomes.
Your surgeon will send you home with post-operative care instructions, a protective eye shield, and eye drops that prevent infection and reduce inflammation. You will need to come in for a follow-up appointment the day after your procedure, where your cataract surgeon will examine your eye and let you know when you can resume activities like driving and going to work.



What Will My Vision Be Like After Cataract Surgery?
As your eyes heal, your vision will likely improve over the next few days following cataract surgery. However, your specific visual outcome will depend on the IOL you choose.
20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana offers multiple IOL packages, including:
No matter which IOL you choose, after cataract surgery with 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana, you can enjoy cataract-free vision for the rest of your life. IOLs cannot develop cataracts, meaning your new vision is yours to keep.
Do you want to learn more about cataracts? Schedule an appointment with 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN, today!