Cataract Surgery in Cincinnati

Cataract Surgery in Cincinnati

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Don’t Let Cataracts Cloud Your Vision

Over 50% of people aged 65 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes. As the cataract progresses, vision deteriorates, leading to a decreased quality of life. Fortunately, cataract surgery can easily treat this condition.

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What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are cloudy patches that develop on the lens of your eye. Cataracts can cause blurred or double vision, may increase light sensitivity and interfere with driving, especially at night. Without cataract surgery, millions of people around the world would be unable to see clearly.

The most common symptoms include:
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Trouble seeing at night
  • Sensitivity to glare
  • Colored halos around lights
  • Colors appearing more faded
  • Requiring brighter light for reading

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When to Get Cataract Surgery

As we evaluate your eye health and vision, we'll carefully examine your lens for signs of cataract formation. If a cataract is detected and the clouding is causing visual disruption, our optometrist will refer you to a trusted surgeon for cataract surgery. Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery will be there for you, providing pre and post cataract surgery care.

As the condition begins to seriously impair your vision and adversely affects your daily life, impacting your ability to read, drive, watch TV or recognize faces, you should seriously consider surgery.

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

Benefits of Cataract Surgery

  • High success rate

    Cataract surgery, one of the world’s most commonly performed surgeries, has a 95% success rate.

  • Quick and convenient

    This procedure can take just 30 to 45 minutes in an outpatient setting or hospital.

  • Prevents other eye problems

    Removing cataracts can reduce the risk of eye inflammation and pressure inside the eye–a leading cause of glaucoma.

  • Rapid recovery time

    Patients start seeing more clearly within a few days. Colors may seem brighter thanks to the new, clear lens.

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- Nov. 03, 2023
Great staff
- Sep. 26, 2023
Excellent service and great Doc
- Sep. 16, 2023
I have seen Dr.Zelczak for years. He and his staff have always treated me with kindness and respect
- Sep. 12, 2023
Good people
- Sep. 02, 2023
Dr. Kirstein is *the best*. He and his staff provide excellent eye care in a friendly and profession... al setting
- Aug. 16, 2023
Dr. Z and his team provide excellent, professional eye care!
- Aug. 15, 2023
Great environment and awesome staff. Been going here for 20+ years.
- Aug. 08, 2023
I was very pleased with the service that was provided. Great staff highly recommend
- Jun. 30, 2023
the desk staff is always friendly and helpful, I appreciate having the opinion of the student intern... s, and Dr. Kirstein is the best, I have been going to his practice for for over 20 years and I would highly recommend them.
- Jun. 12, 2023
They were very polite and caring.
- Jun. 07, 2023
I highly recommend Harper's Point Montgomery office. This was my 1st visit with this office. EVERYON... E was pleasant, over knowledgeable of their job description. Dr. Zelczak went over and beyond to find me a box of daily contact lenses due to my prescription. It was only 1 company that carried them. A big 📣 to you Dr.
- Jun. 04, 2023
Great eye doctors, timely, and gentle!!! Always nice and helpful. Montgomery location is amazing!
- May. 12, 2023
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- May. 06, 2023
From the front desk to the tech that did my test to the Dr to the staff that helped me choose my gla... sses to the staff that helped me when I picked them up, this experience was absolutely the Best! Professional, Knowledgeable, Friendly, Smiling and patient. The cost was reasonable. I HIGHLY recommend Harper's Point.
- Apr. 28, 2023
Always the best care at Harper's Point. I've been a patient there for over 25 years and highly reco... mmend them.
- Apr. 09, 2023
A smooth experience end to end from the Eye Exam to ordering Glasses. Excellent staff & customer ser... vice
- Mar. 27, 2023
Highly recommend Harper's Eye Associates in Cincinnati
- Mar. 13, 2023
The office is beautiful!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The doctor was very nice, pati... ent and understanding. He was also very informative and made me feel at ease. Great first time experience.
- Mar. 11, 2023
The physician and staff were wonderful. My mother had a NPV scheduled for later in the month but she... was having some new problems and she fit in for s same day appointment with all the time that was needed.
- Mar. 10, 2023
Great job by everyone! Very friendly staff.

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How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery

  • Apply antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eyedrops a few days before surgery if instructed to by your eye doctor
  • Arrange for a ride after the surgery, since you won’t be able to drive
  • Wash your face in the morning of the procedure and don’t wear eye makeup, strong perfumes or aftershave

What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery removes your natural cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to improve and restore vision. This common and very safe procedure is performed by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on an outpatient basis.

  • The eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) will perform cataract surgery on one eye at a time. That means that you will come in for another surgery on the second eye. The procedure is brief and typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
  • The eye doctor will place drops into your eyes to numb them and dilate your pupils. Though you’ll be conscious during the procedure, you may be offered a sedative to help you remain calm. The eye surgeon will then remove your natural lens and replace it with the IOL. You should feel no pain or discomfort thanks to the anesthetic.
What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery After-Care

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After surgery, you may feel a bit drowsy as an after-effect of the sedative. Your eye doctor will prescribe eye drops to prevent infection, inflammation and to reduce pressure within your eye. The surgeon may recommend that you wear an eye patch for a few days after your surgery and the protective shield when you sleep during the recovery period. Make sure to avoid rubbing your eyes or touching them unless necessary.

A day after cataract surgery, we'll provide a post-operative eye exam to make sure that all is well. Your Cincinnati optometrist will further perform a series of follow-up exams in the weeks and months to come. If determined that you require corrective lenses following your cataract surgery, we'll make sure you get the proper prescription.


Cataract Surgery Management FAQs

What are side effects of cataract surgery?

While side effects are rare, there are some issues that people commonly encounter in the days after surgery, as the eyes heal.

  • Dry eye
  • Feeling that something is in the eye
  • Blurry vision
  • Light sensitivity

If any of these side effects do not subside within a week or two, please contact Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery.

Can I delay cataract surgery

You can delay cataract surgery, but keep in mind that your vision will likely worsen the longer you put off the procedure.

When is cataract surgery not recommended?

Cataract patients who also have age-related macular degeneration or retinal detachment may not respond well to cataract surgery and the new lens may not correct vision.

Can cataract surgery give me 20/20 vision?

If you had great vision before developing cataracts, it’s likely that cataract surgery will restore your sight. Moreover, the IOL inserted into your eye can be designed to correct refractive errors, providing you with clear vision.


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