Cataract Surgery in Peoria

Cataract Surgery in Peoria

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(623) 393-8324

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. Eye Tech Eyes 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 Peoria 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 Eye Tech Eyes.

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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- Nov. 19, 2024
Very professional and thorough exam.
- Nov. 10, 2024
Great service, selection & reasonably priced.
- Nov. 09, 2024
Very friendly staff.Eye doctor was also very friendly and courteous.Finished my eye exam early👍�... ��
- Oct. 15, 2024
I have been going to Eye Tech Eyes for years. Appreciate the early open on Friday’s to avoid work ... conflict. They have state of the art equipment that doesn’t require dilation of pupils, which is worth the $50! . This last visit I thoroughly enjoyed working with JJ picking out my new frames. She was exceptional.
- Oct. 15, 2024
Great service! Able to make an appointment on short notice!
- Oct. 10, 2024
Very friendly and professional.
- Sep. 26, 2024
Eye Tech is great! Our family has been going there a few years now. I know a bit about eyes and trea... tments-I worked for an ophthalmology clinic and also the cataract/LASIK surgery center there for a few years, then later, I worked in an ambulatory eye surgery center’s OR, assisting on all kinds of different types of eye surgery for a couple years so I’ve been around a lot of vision care providers. Eye Tech is great! They are very thorough and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone! I am very happy with the care we get there. They helped me with an unusual corneal condition and the treatment is the best I have had from when this all started. My vision is the clearest it has been for a decade or more.
- Aug. 30, 2024
This is David Haynes, husband of Julie. i have been going to Eye Tech Eyes for several years and ve... ry happy with the care and service they provide. Dr Wellman is great, and I highly recommend them for all your eye care needs.
- Aug. 29, 2024
The people were very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Wellman takes the time to explain things.
- Aug. 21, 2024
Found out about this location from my oldest son Kevin. Like my dentist, I will NOT go anywhere else... to care for my vision! Vision has remained the same or gotten stronger since my first visit (over three years ago), AND I'M 60 Years YOUNG!
- Aug. 20, 2024
Fast and friendly
- Aug. 17, 2024
I was looking for a new place to have my eyes checked, and found Eye Tech Eyes, and am very happy I ... did. I was very impressed with the entire staff and operation and think you will be too.
- Aug. 13, 2024
Friendly staff
- Aug. 09, 2024
Very pleased with their friendliness and professionalism. Dr wellman is very up-to-date on the lates... t techniques and treatments.
- Aug. 08, 2024
Friendly and professional staff greeted my daughter and I immediately and we weren't kept waiting. W... e were made to feel very comfortable. They also have a nice selection of frames with great prices.
- Aug. 02, 2024
I was very pleased with the service.
- Jul. 24, 2024
This office has state of the art equipment. It is a very clean, inviting atmosphere, as well. Ever... ybody from the front office staff to the medical staff are friendly and helpful. I have always been seen promptly for my appointments. I highly recommend this office and Dr Summerhayes.
- Jul. 03, 2024
Everyone is friendly, competent and helpful.
- Jun. 26, 2024
Friendly and professional staff. Highly recommended to all.
- Jun. 19, 2024
Great service and facility, lots of eye wear choices.

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • EyeMed
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  • Medicare
  • Versant Health
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Want to see clearly again?

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

(623) 393-8324

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