Cataract Surgery in Calgary
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Cataracts are a common eye condition that develops mostly as a result of ageing. We offer advanced surgical solutions and intraocular lens (IOL) options to help you attain optimal vision after cataract surgery.
Schedule an assessment with our ophthalmologists in Calgary to see if you are a candidate for cataract surgery.
What Are Cataracts?
A cataract refers to the gradual clouding of your eye’s natural crystalline lens, which can significantly affect your vision. This condition is quite common and often develops as you age. It can also occur following an eye injury.
Cataracts happen when the lens of your eye becomes thicker, less flexible, and more opaque over time, causing changes in your prescription, blurry vision, dimming of colours, increased glare, and difficulty driving at night.
Cataract Risk Factors
You are at a higher risk of developing cataracts if you:
- Have diabetes
- Smoke
- Are overweight or obese
- Have high blood pressure
- Have suffered an eye injury
- Have had previous intraocular surgery
- Drink an excessive amount of alcohol
The best course of action to manage the development of cataracts is to have regular comprehensive eye exams.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a common procedure that uses ultrasound to break up the cataract, which is then removed from your eye. The lens is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) to restore your vision, allowing you to see clearly.
At Vector Eye Centre, we offer a wide selection of IOLs, including monofocal IOLs, which are covered by Alberta Health Services. Depending on the treatment you are pursuing, you may want to consider our premium IOLs to improve your vision further, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.
The IOLs we offer include:
- Monofocal IOLs. Also known as standard IOLs, these single focus IOLs can help improve your vision after RLE surgery. Depending on your prescription, you might still need to use glasses for reading or seeing far distances afterwards; however, your prescription may be reduced after the surgery.
- Aspheric IOLs. Aspheric IOLs can help mitigate problems with glare and improve your overall visual quality.
- Toric IOLs. Toric IOLs are designed to correct astigmatism.
- Multifocal IOLs. Multifocal IOLs are designed to help improve your vision at all distances, including correcting presbyopia, reducing your dependence on glasses and contacts.
Interested in More Information? Contact Us Today
If you believe you would benefit from cataract surgery, please contact us.
We look forward to helping you achieve clear vision and healthy eyes.
Visit Our Office
Our office is located on the South side of North Hill Mall in the professional building. Please note there is no entrance to our clinic from the mall.
Where to Park?
We offer plenty of free 3-hour parking right outside our clinic, and we are easily accessible from Lion’s Park Station located on 14th Ave. NW.
Our Address
Suite 1705, 1632 14 Ave. NWCalgary, AB T2N 1M7
Contact Information
- Main: 403-930-5900
- Dry Eye: 403-930-9931
- Fax: 403-930-9933
Hours of Operations
Our Services
We offer a variety of refractive surgery options including ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), LASIK, and PRK. During ICL and Refractive Lens Exchange an intraocular lens is used to correct your vision. LASIK and PRK use a laser to correct your prescription. We can help you achieve clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Refractive Surgery
Cataracts are a common condition that often develops with age. Diabetes, certain medications, and trauma can also increase cataract risk. We offer a variety of advanced cataract surgery and intraocular lens options.
Calgary’s Source for Excellent Cataract Care
We are a comprehensive ophthalmology office treating all types of eye conditions such as glaucoma, eyelid, eye surface, IOL, uveitis, retina problems and more. Our Ophthalmologists offer on-site laser and minor surgery to treat eye diseases.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Your cornea, the clear front part of your eye, refracts light entering your eye. When your cornea develops an issue, it can affect your whole vision. We offer a variety of treatments, including cornea transplants, corneal cross-linking, and PTK surgery.
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- Refractive Surgery
- LASIK
- PRK
- ICL
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- Eye Surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Cornea Surgery
- Ocular Surface Surgery