As you grow older, you may notice gradual changes in your vision. Your vision may appear hazy, colors may fade, or you may start to see “halos” around lights. These are common symptoms of cataracts. Cataracts occur when proteins from the lens of your eye break down and form a cloud over your eye, obstructing your sight. At Slingsby & Huot Eye Care Associates in Rapid City, SD, we can diagnose cataracts during an eye exam. We also offer cataract treatment in the form of cataracts surgery to restore the quality of your sight.

Signs You May Have Cataracts

Many older people suffer from blurry or cloudy vision due to cataracts. In their early stages, cataracts may have little impact on your sight. As your condition progresses, however, you may start to notice the following symptoms:

●          Hazy or cloudy vision

●          Blurred vision

●          Glare or “halos” around lights at night

●          Loss of night vision

●          Faded colors

You may need prescription eyeglasses or contacts to read or watch TV due to having unclear sight. An eye doctor may recommend corrective lenses to improve your vision if your cataract symptoms aren’t severe enough to warrant surgery. Working with an ophthalmologist on our ophthalmology team for cataract treatment can help ensure you get quality vision care services during the development stage of this disease. If your vision becomes so impaired that you can no longer perform daily tasks, an eye doctor on our team may recommend surgery to restore your sight.

Cataracts Surgery

Cataracts surgery can be performed by a Rapid City ophthalmologist at our eye clinic. The procedure entails removing the cloudy lens of your eye and replacing it with a clear artificial lens to restore your sight. An eye doctor on our team will numb your eye for this procedure, so you feel no discomfort or pain during your treatment.

After your surgery, you might be given prescription eye drops to help your eye heal and protect it from infection. We’ll give you full instructions on how to care for your eye after your surgery to help keep your recovery on track.

Get Cataracts Surgery and Cataract Treatment from an Ophthalmologist on Our Ophthalmology Team

Don’t let cataracts rob you of quality vision. Through cataracts surgery, you can resolve your condition to restore clarity to your sight. To schedule a consultation for cataracts diagnosis and treatment with us at Slingsby & Huot Eye Care Associates, contact a Rapid City, SD, “eye doctor near me” at (605) 719-9499. An “ophthalmologist near me” is here to help.