Cataracts affect over 24 million Americans aged 40 and older. Approximately half of those 75 and older have cataracts. They occur when the normally clear eye lens becomes cloudy and vision becomes blurry. The good news is that cataracts can be surgically removed through an outpatient cataract surgery treatment, a procedure that restores vision in nearly everyone.
Cataracts can affect your vision in many different ways, including blurriness, fogginess, glare, and dim vision. Cataracts are very common and occur as we age. Cataracts are most frequently caused by normal changes in your eyes as you age. At around age 40, the proteins in the lens of your eye start breaking down and clumping together. These clumps make cloudy areas on your lens — or cataracts. Patients with cataracts often find that updating their eyeglass prescription does not improve their vision sufficiently.
The only current, effective treatment is cataract surgery where Dr. Bowen can carefully and gently remove your cataract and replace it with a new clear artificial lens to give you clearer, brighter vision.
Cataract surgery and cataract treatment is Dr. Bowen’s specialty. So, if you are 40 or older and you have noticed changes in your vision such as increased blurriness, you can benefit greatly from a cataract surgery consultation at his cataract surgery clinic in Gilbert. He performs the latest cataract surgery using the most advanced surgical technology and premium lens implants.
Saguaro Ophthalmology specializes in personalized and comprehensive cataract treatment and cataract surgery. Our friendly and caring team wants to improve the quality of your life. Saguaro Ophthalmology is located at 1760 E. Pecos Rd. Suite 201 Gilbert, AZ 85295. Our clinic provides eye care services like cataract surgery treatment, and cataract surgery consultation to people from all over Arizona including Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Chandler, East Valley Phoenix, Sun Lakes, and surrounding cities. Call (480) 590-2039 to schedule an appointment with the ophthalmologist.
Dr. Bowen will discuss with you how your cataracts are affecting your vision and if your cataracts are ready for surgery. If you decide to pursue cataract surgery with Dr. Bowen, he will discuss with you your options for the artificial lens that will be implanted inside your eye. He is committed to safe and high-quality surgery and enjoys discussing surgery options with patients. Your artificial lens implants options include:
A cataract surgery consultation with Dr. Bowen will include a full explanation of your options. Together, we will come up with a plan that meets your goals.
Dr. Bowen generally has a two-step cataract surgery consultation. The first visit will be a comprehensive dilated exam to evaluate your eye health and the cataract. This will be important to ensure the cataract is the cause of the issues with your vision. In order to strive for the best possible result from your cataract surgery, Dr. Bowen will instruct you on how to use artificial tears and warm compresses to optimize the surface of your eyes. This will prepare your eyes for the most accurate measurements to decide which artificial lens will replace your cataract. After about two weeks, you will meet with Dr. Bowen to undergo additional measurements (without dilation this time for most patients) and to discuss and choose the artificial lens together. Choosing the best artificial lens implant is a choice you will have to live with for the rest of your life, so Dr. Bowen will take the time to answer questions and address any concerns to help guide you in choosing the lens that is best for you.
Dr. Bowen operates at Arrowhead Surgery Center (1500 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85224) on Ray between Dobson and Alma School. After-surgery visits will be at Saguaro Ophthalmology’s office in Gilbert with Dr. Bowen.
Most patients have significant improvement in their vision within 1 day to 1 week of cataract surgery. Most patients experience zero to minimal discomfort during and after their cataract surgery. Dr. Bowen will see you the next day in his office to discuss the post-operative instructions which generally involve eye drops for several weeks and mild activity restrictions for 1 week.
