Cataract Surgery in Richland

Cataract Surgery in Richland

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(269) 629-2020

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

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. Richland Eye Care, PLLC 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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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.


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 Richland 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 Richland Eye Care, PLLC.

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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- Dec. 03, 2024
Great friendly wonderful staff
- Dec. 03, 2024
Our entire family is grateful for the good care of REC, having been in the care of Dr. Flynn for man... y years. We are grateful for such excellent service from the entire team in our small town.
- Nov. 21, 2024
10/10 can’t say enough about this office! Everyone is awesome, and I feel like I’m the most impo... rtant patient EVERY time I’ve gone. Highly recommend and Dr Flynn is amazing! He definitely knows his stuff!
- Nov. 20, 2024
Great office staff and Dr's. Very professional and knowledgeable and made me feel at ease with my e... xam and glasses.
- Nov. 09, 2024
I had an absolutely fantastic experience getting my eye exam done for a new glasses prescription! Fr... om the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable right away. The optometrist was thorough, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand. They really made sure I understood my vision needs and were so attentive to every detail. By the end, I felt confident that I had the perfect prescription for my glasses. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for top-notch eye care
- Nov. 04, 2024
Terrific customer service and comprehensive eye exam. So glad we found you!
- Oct. 31, 2024
I have been a customer since 2018  and I am totally confident that I get the best service with Rich... land Eye Care - they are flawless taking care of my condition and giving me reassurance about being assisted with the most advanced equipments and technology for eye treatment and exams. Their commitment to their customers is amazing!
- Oct. 29, 2024
Great staff and wonderful service. I am always treated with care and in a timely manner. Everyone wh... o works there is super pleasant. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone.
- Oct. 23, 2024
Great service. I will definitely be back
- Oct. 21, 2024
Courteous, Friendly Staff and Doctor! Thank You
- Oct. 21, 2024
Highly recommend this eye care facility -- First time I saw a picture of the inside of my eye-- that... was very educational for me--- Dr. Flynn is very competent and the staff customer-friendly
- Oct. 16, 2024
The staff are all really friendly and helpful.
- Oct. 10, 2024
5 for sure! So glad to be back your service and technology are top notch, what a great team of provi... ders from start to finish 😁
- Sep. 30, 2024
I love Dr. Flynn and his staff. I love how Dr. Flynn shows me my eyes on the computer and explains t... hem to me. I won't go anywhere else 🤓
- Sep. 22, 2024
Wonderful staff and Dr! They care about your vision and your pocket book🤗
- Sep. 17, 2024
Super friendly and helpful staff!! Highly recommend.
- Sep. 16, 2024
Great office, wonderful people. I started coming here about 12 years ago- their customer service and... level of care has always been top notch. Only eye Dr I've been to that allowed me to take frames home to try out and see how I (and my husband) liked them prior to committing to purchase (which is important because they are literally the first thing people will see when they look at you!) I was so disappointed when my vision insurance changed and I had to go elsewhere for a few years. Now that I have had lasik though I dropped my vision insurance (since I shouldn't need glasses/contacts) just so I can go here for my yearly exam. 100% recommend.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Awesome service and great "Bedside Manner." Been going there for 15 years.
- Sep. 03, 2024
Dr Flynn and staff are top notch. When we walk in for appointments, we are treated like family pract... ically. Each exam on the 3 of us in the family is well explained and thorough. It’s an appointment I never dread, rather look forward to.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Fast and friendly.

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Richland

Our optometry practice in Richland

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
  • Jan. 01 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Want to see clearly again?

Contact us today for pre-operative and post-operative care

(269) 629-2020

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