Cataract Surgery in Tempe

Cataract Surgery in Tempe

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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. 20/20 Image Eye Centers - Tempe 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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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Tempe

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Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 12, 2023
Very friendly and open atmosphere. Easy in and out. Would tell anyone about this place.
- Nov. 11, 2023
Great experience, very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend 20/20 Image Eye Centers.
- Oct. 14, 2023
What sets 20/20 Image Eye Center apart is their dedication to using cutting-edge technology. The dia... gnostics are as thorough as they come, ensuring that every aspect of your eye health is carefully examined. They leave no room for uncertainty, which gives you the confidence that your vision is in the best possible hands.
- Oct. 08, 2023
Great people and great service. Thanks Elizabeth W.
- Oct. 01, 2023
Cece is very good. I always ask for her.
- Aug. 31, 2023
Friendly staff, great atmosphere and quick assistance.
- Aug. 28, 2023
Tempe location is great! Friendly staff, kind and helpful. We moved to the Tempe location after a ho... rrible experience with Kylie at the Chandler location. Kylie almost drive us away from 20/20 all together, thank you Tempe location for redeeming 20/20 service for our family of 5.
- Aug. 21, 2023
Great service and helpful staff. Has been my go to place since moving to Tempe.
- Aug. 20, 2023
Amazing staff very friendly and worked with my budget thank you guys!!
- Aug. 20, 2023
The best optometrist office in the Phoenix Metro Area. Fully staffed with great top notch professio... nals. There are a lot of understaffed optometrist offices out there. Not here. I could go to many closer optometrist offices but I choose to go out of my way to come here. That is saying something.
- Jul. 30, 2023
I enjoyed my appointment here, the front desk staff are always so welcoming, kind and patient. Dr. K... esner is very personable. I really appreciated Patrick, he was thorough when it came to pricing and any additions to the lenses such as blue light protection, etc. He even helped me picked which glasses suited my face the best. Overall, it was a great experience!
- Jul. 02, 2023
Dr Kessner is very kind and professional and takes really good care of me and my eyes.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Recently took my eleven year old daughter to see Dr. Julienne Heene, OD at this location and we had ... an excellent experience. All the staff were welcoming, highly competent, patient, and really friendly. The center is well stocked and nicely presented. Dr. Henne, especially, was highly knowledgable, very thorough, kind, patiently answered our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations. Thank you very much and best wishes to the whole team!
- Jun. 09, 2023
Dr Kesner is amazing and always has a wonderful attitude. I have been going to 20/20 for years. I hi... ghly recommend!
- May. 10, 2023
Very professional do an excellent overall job on eye care
- May. 04, 2023
I have been coming here for about 30 years. It used to be Dr. Weintraub's Optometry before it was a... 20/20. In any case, there's a reason I have continued to come here for all these years. The entire staff is excellent, knowledgeable and very personable.
- Apr. 25, 2023
They answered my questions, eye exam was done quick, they explained everything thoroughly.
- Mar. 28, 2023
Extremely friendly office from the desk clerk to the assistant and even the DR. They were polite and... it was felt ad being real and not forced because it’s their job. Truly enjoyed my visit
- Mar. 22, 2023
As a veteran & customer of at least 10 yrs. I would like to thank all staff but particularly Dr Kesn... er, Ashley Barreras,Patrick Friendly, professional especially Asley for her patience as a disabled veteran, even from my whole family
- Mar. 21, 2023
Very good customer service. Everyone who worked with me was professional and pleasant.

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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 Tempe 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 20/20 Image Eye Centers - Tempe.

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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