A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The lens is responsible for focusing light on the retina. However, when the lens is cloudy, light cannot easily pass through and the image becomes blurry. If cataracts progress, blindness can result. Cataract Surgery is a delicate procedure that requires the expertise of an experienced cataract surgeon. At our Sacramento practice, Drs. Sierra, Brubaker, Lee, Liu, and Wu can help patients suffering from cataracts regain clear vision.

Cataracts typically develop with age, but can also be caused by genetics, eye injuries, diseases, or medications. Individuals with mild cataracts may benefit from a new prescription. However, if the condition progresses, cataract surgery should be considered for permanent removal

About Cataract Lens Implants

During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens of your eye is removed and replaced with a clear man-made lens implant. In older times, there were no implants, and patients had to wear thick glasses (“Coke-bottle glasses”) after surgery just to see Implants are now placed directly into the eye, reducing or eliminating the need for any glasses after surgery. The latest implants, called premium lens implants, toric implants, and presbyopia-correcting implants, can even provide sharp vision at both distances and up close, reducing or eliminating the need for any kind of glasses, including reading glasses, after surgery.