Cataract Surgery in DeWitt

Cataract Surgery in DeWitt

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(517) 669-4411

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. Dewitt Optometry PC 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 DeWitt 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 Dewitt Optometry PC.

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.


Meet our Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialists

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- May. 06, 2024
The team at this office are so kind & patient. They helped me so much, from deciding on frames to un... derstanding the changes in my prescription. Highly recommend 👌
- Mar. 28, 2024
Great experience. First class operation.
- Feb. 01, 2024
I had my appointment 2 weeks ago. Received my glasses much quicker than expected. Stacy helped me pi... ck my glasses and did a great job! I love the new frame and I even got sunglasses which I absolutely love. I have been to other eye doctors where I have felt the exam was just not good. In and out in less than 10 mins. Where Dr. Koets explained everything very well. Was very pleased with my experience!
- Apr. 13, 2023
Great place!
- Jan. 11, 2022
Dr. Koets is warm and down to earth, an all-around good guy. Go Green!
- Dec. 15, 2021
They were perfect n fast n nice n nice staff
- Nov. 20, 2021
Excellent eye Dr. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Dr is very good, makes for a great experience... .
- Feb. 19, 2020
This was my first time at this office and I was extremely happy with the professionalism and kindnes... s my husband and I were shown from the doctor and staff! Dr Dobrzelewski was very thorough with our exams and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. Also, I have worn contacts for many years and this is the only office that took the time to make sure they fit my eyes perfectly and that I was able to see clearly. I would highly recommend them and will definitely be back!
- Sep. 02, 2019
Friendly staff and professional environment.
- May. 07, 2019
This office is great! I highly reccomend Dr Koets. I'm easily freaked out by eye things including e... ye drops. He is always super kind and explains everything to me. Everyone in the office is super friendly! They have a good selection of lenses as well.
- Jan. 14, 2019
First time at Dewitt opt and they've got my business. I've worn glasses for over 40 years. This pl... ace has a great selection of frames and people who will help you pick the ones that look good on you. The doctor was great. He explained things to me about my cataracts that previous doctors had not.
- Mar. 08, 2018
Awesome experience. This was my first eye check up ever and Dr. Koets made it simple and easy. He is... very outgoing and just an all around good person. All the ladies in the front were fun and explained everything to me from A to Z. Thank you for all your help!!!
- Sep. 29, 2017
Kid friendly and excellent staff!
- Jun. 03, 2016
Fast, friendly, family owned place. They treat you like family there.

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in DeWitt

Our optometry practice in DeWitt

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Eye Med
  • VSP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Blue Care Network Michigan
  • Humana
  • Medicare

Want to see clearly again?

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

(517) 669-4411

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