Cataract

When it comes to cataract surgery, we have some of the most experienced surgeons in the Upper Midwest. And you can rest assured our process uses the best technology for safe, accurate results.

150,000+ Cataract Surgeries

Leaders in Cataract Care

We combine the best surgeons with the most advanced laser and intraocular lens (IOL) technology while using a personalized approach to removing cataracts effectively.

Schedule an Appointment
Expert LASIK and Cataract Surgeons
What is a Cataract?
Symptoms
Treatment

What is a Cataract?

The condition

Cataracts are a condition where the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, causing your vision to become foggy, hazy, and more sensitive to glare. 

What causes it 

While cataracts are commonly associated with aging, they can also be triggered by various factors like trauma, certain diseases, family history, and medical conditions like diabetes. 

Other factors

In some cases, the use of medications like steroids, exposure to radiation, or prolonged unprotected sunlight exposure can contribute to cataract development. Additionally, previous eye surgeries can sometimes lead to cataracts. 

Good to know

Cataracts do not spread from one eye to the other, and they are not a cause of irreversible blindness. In fact, once your cataract is removed, your vision can significantly improve.

We’re here to guide you through the process of cataract treatment to help restore your visual clarity. 

Symptoms

Regular eye exams and symptoms

These can help catch the early signs of cataracts, which can sometimes be difficult to recognize. It is recommended you schedule an exam and cataract evaluation if you experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Cloudy vision
  • Halos around lights
  • Light sensitivity
  • Difficulty seeing at night
  • Double vision in one eye
  • Seeing faded colors
  • Frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescriptions

 

Treatment

The good news is that cataracts are treatable. Cataract surgery is a safe procedure that replaces the cloudy, natural lens with a clear, synthetic intraocular lens (IOL), restoring the patient’s vision. The natural lens of the eye is encased by a clear, elastic-like capsular bag. When performing cataract surgery, the front portion of the capsule is opened, allowing removal of the cloudy center. After removing the cloudy center, the IOL is positioned inside the clear capsule bag, which encases and holds the new IOL. Patients can resume most normal activities and occupational obligations the day following their procedure.

Schedule a Cataract Evaluation

Schedule an Appointment

Cataract Evaluation

Schedule an Appointment

Financing

Up to 24 month, no-interest financing

No interest financing options are readily available through CareCredit and allow for greater financial flexibility.

Employer HSAs or FSAs

For our patients who participate in flex spending accounts through their workplace, we’re happy to help you use your flex spending dollars on one of our cataract treatments plans.

Contact Us to Learn More
about your financing options

View our blog

August 27, 2024

Welcome Dr. Matthew Field to Twin Cities Eye Consultants

Please welcome Matthew Field, MD, PhD, MPH as TCEC’s new anterior segment/cornea specialist. Dr. Field completed his fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants, ophthalmology residency training at The University of Iowa and MD/PhD at The University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Field will bring expertise in ocular surface disease, cataracts, corneal transplants, secondary lens exchange, refractive surgery, oculoplastics, and anterior segment reconstruction, among other conditions.

Read More
View All

Ready to get started?

Request a Complimentary Consultation to see if you are a LASIK candidate.

LASIK Consultation

TCEC logo

Schedule an Appointment:
612.999.2020

Find Location-Specific Information:
View Locations

WEB DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED BY EDITION STUDIOS