Cataract Surgery in Zillah

Cataract Surgery in Zillah

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(509) 865-2777

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. Zillah Vision 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 Zillah 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 Zillah Vision.

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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- Sep. 10, 2024
always a great experience and staff and doctor are great
- Sep. 01, 2024
Always excellent and friendly service every visit!!! Great service all around.
- Jul. 25, 2024
The office ladies were good to me. Everyone awesome 10/10 love my Oakleys and ray bans 💯
- Jun. 21, 2024
I ABSOLUTELY 💜 THE 3 LADYS IN THE RECEPTION AREA❣️❣️
- Feb. 20, 2023
Staff seems friendly, doctor Hatch does a great job. Yet to have a bad experience here.
- Feb. 20, 2023
Staff is professional and helpful. Doctor is thorough and attentive. I love my new glasses.
- Apr. 26, 2022
I was having issues with my contacts after already being seen a couple of times else where. I made a... n appointment here and Rose worked with me on this issue and was able to resolve the problem. The doctor and the staff at this clinic are very professional and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone. I live in Tri Cities and I will gladly drive an hr to be seen at this clinic. Thank you Rose and the rest of the staff.
- Nov. 04, 2021
I really love going to Zillah Vision the staff is very nice and very helpful I really have problems ... fitting for glasses and they are very helpful and have a large selection to pick from
- Oct. 05, 2021
Everyone here was so helpful. I had a great experience.
- Sep. 22, 2021
Staff is wonderful and friendly, I enjoy taking my daughters to the same place I have been going sin... ce 4th grade, 23 years to be exact.
- Sep. 21, 2021
They are super sweet and helpful!!
- Aug. 26, 2021
the girls are very very friendly and always help me if i have a question! if i do switch to another ... clinic it will be only because i will be moving! much love for you guys!
- Aug. 26, 2021
Very friendly and professional!
- Aug. 20, 2021
Great place. No complaints, get my glasses here all the time! 😁👍
- Jul. 30, 2021
The workers are very nice and helpful.
- May. 27, 2021
I was treated wonderfully by a great and knowledgeable doctor and wonderful staff.
- May. 13, 2021
Very friendly staff and they got me in the next day. The service was fast and they have super cute g... lasses! Will definitely recommend friends and family here.
- May. 08, 2021
Very good place to get your eyes checked out. Louy Macias makes everything very easy and comfortable... for me.even If I have any questions she always has a answer to them or any concerns. Thank you Louy for making me feel at home by coming here I appreciate it
- May. 01, 2021
Zillah vision is the place to be, both my kids go there and they always share there experience with ... me, the staff there always goes above and beyond and the atmosphere there is amazing!!!... thank you zillah vision for treating my kids with the out most respect and kindness....
- May. 01, 2021
The front staff was welcoming, the techs & Doctor were super friendly, the optician that helped me w... as very helpful, I love my glasses. If you are looking for a eye clinic, I recommend this place.

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Zillah

Our optometry practice in Zillah

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • VSP
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Want to see clearly again?

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

(509) 865-2777

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