Cataract Surgery in Lima

Cataract Surgery in Lima

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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. Shawnee Optical - Lima 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 Lima

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Aetna

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. 11, 2023
Great environment. Friendly staff. Efficient and thorough exam.
- Oct. 07, 2023
Great customer care!
- Oct. 02, 2023
The entire staff made it a pleasant experience. Dr. Wagner is excellent, very professional and expla... ined everything she did so you understood just what she was doing. Big Thank You.
- Sep. 17, 2023
Customer service was exceptional and Dr. Clara was very knowledgeable and professional. I am well pl... eased and satisfied with my experience at Shawnee Optical Eye Care.
- Sep. 05, 2023
The best staff.
- Aug. 15, 2023
Been going for 2 years and have never had a negative experience. Some of the kindest and helpful sta... ff you'll ever meet.
- Jun. 30, 2023
This store, is AMAZING. I’m a single mom of a special needs son, he was struggling while I was fil... ling out paperwork and while I was looking at frames, the ladies at the desk got his attention and kept him occupied while I managed to get everything else done ❤️ I will forever be grateful for the caring and compassionate staff here!
- Jun. 22, 2023
I just saw Dr. Wagner for the first time today and she was wonderful, as were all the staff. Dr. Wa... gner's overall approach was caring and delightful. I highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Very satisfied
- Jun. 13, 2023
Excellent Service, all the staff was polite and pleasant. Dr. Wagnor is top notch and extremely prof... essional and caring. Her attention to detail and ensuring that I understood the results of my exam was both refreshing and enlighten. The young man that help me pick out my glasses (standard and safety) was well verse and able to answer all my questions and concerns. His professionalism was also top notch. Shawnee Optical was the only eye exam/care facility that had available appointments within a reasonable amount of time from when I placed it. The extensive eye wear show room is filled with different designs and styles, enough to find exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks to the staff and Doctor that helped me to see better again.
- May. 18, 2023
They were extremely nice and very helpful...5 stars
- May. 02, 2023
Great eye doctor. Terrific staff!!
- Apr. 26, 2023
There's a new Sheriff (Eye Care Business) in town!Revamped building, friendly and competent Staff an... d an endless inventory of Eye Wear. Dr. Wagner did a thorough examination resulting in a near perfect prescription for my glasses. But, there is one person I must separate from ALL the others and her name is Davina. She is the lady at the front desk who you see first when visiting Shawnee Optical, so she is your first impression of the Business. She is Friendly, she is World Class Competent and she just makes you pleased that you are there.She is an invaluable asset to Shawnee Optical and should be recognized as such.
- Apr. 18, 2023
The staff here is excellent! The eye doctor, I believe his name is Omar, is just simply wonderful wh... en dealing with my elderly mother who has severe PTSD and cataracts. He talked her through each step and gave her time for her eyes to focus while doing her eye tests.They are so patient and understanding and most of all CARING. The staff and Dr. are some of the best I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Definitely 5 stars in my book!
- Feb. 20, 2023
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- Dec. 05, 2022
Always the best service and experience. Doc Sweidan and the staff are wonderful and I have no compla... ints. Anything I ever need, they assist me fully. Thanks everyone! They always provide me great eye health and a laugh 🙂
- Nov. 29, 2022
I’ve always had the best experience going to Shawnee Optical compared to any other eye Dr. Friendl... y staff and Doctors. They have the largest selection of glasses and I’ve never had a problem with any of the contacts or frames I’ve gotten there. I highly recommend their doctors!
- Sep. 23, 2022
Very pleasant experience. All of the staff was friendly and professional. Never had better customer ... service.
- May. 09, 2022
Awesome experience, why go anywhere else.
- May. 06, 2022
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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 Lima 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 Shawnee Optical - Lima.

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.


Want to see clearly again?

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