Cataracts are a common eye condition that can make your vision cloudy or blurry. They occur when the lens in your eye, which is normally transparent, becomes more cloudy. This can make it challenging to see things clearly, especially when there's bright light or at night. Cataracts are very common and can affect your quality of life, but cataract surgery can restore your vision and allow you to experience the world with clarity and sharpness once again.
Only an eye doctor can diagnose whether you have a cataract or another type of vision problem. If you have any of the symptoms below, you should have your eyes checked by a specialist.
Common signs of a cataract include the following:
Dr. Marc Malouf, MD, is a board certified ophthalmologist at Whitten Laser Eye's Charlotte Hall office, who has taken on some of the area’s toughest cases and performed thousands of cataract and glaucoma surgeries. In addition to his expertise in complex, high-risk cataract surgery, he has a special interest in laser-assisted cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. His stellar reputation amongst his peers earned him a “Top Doctor” designation by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2021 and 2022.
The Whitten Laser Eye Difference is all about you and achieving your desired vision results. It assures personalized care, high quality, and safety. We strive to set the "gold standard" for outstanding patient experiences and outcomes by maintaining the highest clinical standards, unparalleled care, word-class expertise, education and personalized vision correction. Whitten Laser Eye is proud to offer a seasoned team of eye care professionals, including surgical technicians who have been with us for decades. Our priority is to make our patients happy every day through personalized, quality care. We customize our approach to you and your specific vision goals using the latest industry standards and technological advancements.
During cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon will remove your natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens or IOL, to allow you to see clearly once again. At Whitten Laser Eye, we offer a variety of IOLs, including some advanced options that can reduce your dependence on visual aids.
Designed to give patients the best distance and near vision with less dependence on glasses after surgery. We use the AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Lens, which is the first and only trifocal lens available in the United States. The PanOptix Lens enhances quality as well as range, so your vision will be as sharp and vivid as it is complete. We will discuss your day, night and reading vision expectations following surgery.
Toric lenses deliver clear distance vision with less dependence on prescription glasses for patients with moderate to high astigmatism. Near and intermediate vision will still require glasses.
The single-focus lens is inexpensive and effective in clearing vision. If you receive a single-focus lens, the focus will be set for distance and you will regain your ability to see objects that are far away. After surgery, patients will likely need to wear corrective lenses, especially for activities like reading and driving.
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