Cloudy or faded vision
Reading and everyday details can look hazy, and colors can seem less vivid.
Jewel City Optometry · Glendale, CA
Cataract Evaluation & Lens Options
When your vision changes, understanding why is the first step. A cataract evaluation helps you understand your eye health and make informed decisions about your care.
With Dr. Arlene T. Yepremian, O.D., you can discuss how you see day to day, whether a prescription update is needed, and when a surgical consultation makes sense.
Recognizing changes
Is your vision less clear than it used to be?
A cataract is clouding of the eye’s natural lens. It usually develops gradually, affecting how light reaches the retina. These changes can also have other causes, so an eye examination is important.
Glare and halos
Sunlight, lamps, or headlights can feel brighter or more distracting than before.
Difficulty driving at night
Low light and oncoming headlights can make it harder to see clearly and feel comfortable behind the wheel.
Sudden vision loss, significant eye pain, or new flashes and floaters need urgent evaluation rather than a routine cataract appointment.
A clear plan, based on how you see
An evaluation looks beyond the eye chart. Tell us what feels different when you read, work, drive, or enjoy your usual activities. Those details help guide your next steps.
Cataract evaluation and monitoring are distinct from surgery. If surgical care is appropriate, a cataract surgeon evaluates your suitability, plans the procedure, and performs surgery.
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1. Understand your vision and eye health
Discuss your symptoms, assess visual function, and examine the lens and other structures of your eyes.
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2. Consider prescription changes and monitoring
An updated glasses prescription can improve vision in some early cases. Regular monitoring helps track changes over time.
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3. Discuss a surgical consultation
When cataracts interfere with daily life despite glasses, it is time to discuss whether a surgical consultation is the right next step.
Bring your vision questions to your next visit.
Start with an evaluation and a conversation about what matters to you.
Understanding lens options
What is a premium intraocular lens?
During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. Lens designs differ in how they focus light and which vision needs they address.
Monofocal lenses
Designed to focus at one main distance. Glasses are generally needed for other distances, such as reading.
Toric lenses
Designed to correct certain amounts of corneal astigmatism along with replacing the cloudy lens.
Multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus lenses
Designed to provide a broader range of focus and reduce reliance on glasses for some activities. Their visual benefits and tradeoffs differ.
Choose with your treating surgeon—not by the label alone.
“Premium” does not mean the best fit for every eye. Your surgeon will discuss suitability based on your eye health, measurements, lifestyle, and expectations. Tradeoffs can include glare, halos, reduced contrast, and an ongoing need for glasses.
Ask your surgical team which costs are covered by insurance and which lens options or associated services involve out-of-pocket expenses before choosing your treatment plan.
Get clarity about your changing vision.
Schedule a visit with Dr. Arlene T. Yepremian, O.D., at Jewel City Optometry. We’ll help you understand your eye health and your next step.
839 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91206