Cataract Surgery in Lacey

Cataract Surgery in Lacey

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(360) 455-4425

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. Rouse EyeCare Center 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 Lacey 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 Rouse EyeCare Center.

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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- Nov. 20, 2024
I’ve been going to Rouse eye care for about 3 years now. The staff is king and courteous and Docto... r Rouse is fantastic. The cost is worth the experience. I get all my Oakley eye wear from them and the service and warranty is great.
- Nov. 03, 2024
Great staff!
- Oct. 25, 2024
Great experience and professional and helpful staff members.
- Oct. 15, 2024
This place is amazing! Everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable. I actually learned so much and... was educated about things that no other eye doctor has cared to bring up and I’ve been to many. They truly care about your eye health - present and future. The optician I worked with after my appointment was also great and helped me find a pair of glasses that worked well with my budget and contacts as well. I definitely recommend Dr. Rouse and his staff to everyone!
- Oct. 10, 2024
By far the most knowledgeable staff we have ever worked with. Or frame choices were the most informe... d we've ever made.
- Sep. 15, 2024
Good vision care center and Dr Rouse.
- Sep. 10, 2024
I recently moved here from Utah and finding a place for my Vision Care that I can trust and be safe ... with was hard. I had some people recommended Rouse EyeCare Center … AND I FREAKIN’ LOVE IT! I had such an amazing visit at Rouse EyeCare Center. The whole experiences from the start to the end was amazing.I felt safe throughout the whole visit and I have never had so much fun shopping for glasses. Mia is that person who you can go to make you feel and look good! I left the building so happy knowing that this is the place I can go to for my vision care. Dr. Rouse, your staffs are AMAZING! Your people have shown great professionalism, knowledge, patience, diligence, and positivity.
- Aug. 27, 2024
Dr. Rouse is more thorough than other eye drs I've seen. He is an excellent physician and he makes c... ertain that patients will get the best care. My spouse and I highly recommend him.
- Aug. 27, 2024
I can't say enough good things about my experience getting glasses fitted that were perfect the mome... nt I walked out the door. No adjustments or tweaking. For the first time ever, I have progressive glasses with the corrections in the right place that don't dig into my nose bridge. Mia is a wizard at helping me choose and fit the perfect glasses for me! Great, competent service like this is rare. I won't go anywhere else in the future.
- Aug. 24, 2024
This is a great eye care center with a fantastic staff.
- Aug. 23, 2024
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- Aug. 06, 2024
My husband and I recently moved to Lacey and we found Dr. Rouse Eyecare Center. We were pleased wit... h the service and enjoyed the assistance in picking out glasses that suited our faces from Mia! Mia is professional, cheerful and fun to work with. Thank you Mia. I love my Sun Glasses!!
- Jul. 30, 2024
Even though it was clear that it was a busy morning everyone was pitching in to help one another and... they got everyone in the lobby taken care of very quickly. The staff is very good about spending quality time and ask a lot of questions to make sure you get the right product for you. I was helped by Mia who was very personable, knew her materials, glasses, vendors, and even when things were busy she took the time with myself, and others, to take care of our needs when it was our turn. I can't thank you all enough. You do a great job.
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- Jun. 20, 2024
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- Jun. 15, 2024
We had a tremendous experience! You notice the care with your first exam compared to many of the cha... in stores we went to in the past. He is fantastic with figuring out kids vision issues too!
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- May. 16, 2024
10/10 experience, Melissa and Mia helped me pick out the perfect glasses! Everyone was so personable... and helpful. Dr. Rouse even came out to see, because the girls had told him how great they would look great! Would definitely recommend rouse eye care to anyone! Thank you! Y’all guys are amazing!
- May. 05, 2024
We have been patients at Dr. Rouse’s clinic for two years. I appreciate how each staff member trea... ts patients efficiently, respectfully, and kindly. Dr. Rouse takes time to give a thorough exam and is so friendly with his patients. If you need new glasses, they have a great selection of frames and will take all the time needed to help you find a frame that fits your style and lenses that meet your needs. We definitely recommend Rouse EyeCare Center in Lacey.

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  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Want to see clearly again?

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(360) 455-4425

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