Cataract Surgery in Hannibal

Cataract Surgery in Hannibal

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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

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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. International Eyecare Center - Hannibal 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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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Hannibal

Our optometry practice in Hannibal

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday By appointment only
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Apr. 19, 2023
This was a first time visit for my husband and I and we both had very good experiences here. Neither... of our eyes have changed enough to warrant new glasses and we were not pushed at all into getting new ones. The doctor and the staff were very professional.
- Apr. 16, 2023
Excellent attentive service
- Mar. 19, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Mueller is the best eye Dr. there is. He is truly dedicated to his patients.
- Mar. 17, 2023
Makes getting eyevexam a very comfortable process.
- Feb. 23, 2023
knowledgeable & friendly people, nice place, quality products, but a little slow (like most Dr/healt... h services) and a bit pricey. Plan to return.
- Feb. 09, 2023
Excellent services and products!!
- Feb. 09, 2023
Everyone was very nice and attentive. I did have a longer wait than expected.
- Feb. 08, 2023
I had THE best experience I’ve ever had at an eye doctor. Dr. Calvin is super cool and the entire ... staff is nice and courteous.
- Jan. 25, 2023
Every staff member was pleasant and very knowledgeable about her/his job. Dr. Mueller is personable ... and great diagnostician. I have hereditary eye issues and I feel very confident in his care.
- Nov. 27, 2022
Dr. Daack was very knowledgeable and took extra time with my daughter recently. She needs to go see ... a neuro Ophthalmologist and thanks to Dr. Daack and his team for catching her eye issue. We hope to get her feeling better soon. We will definitely be back to IEC.
- Oct. 06, 2022
Very good customer service
- Aug. 05, 2022
Great people and service!
- Aug. 05, 2022
The staff was very friendly. Dr. Mueller was willing to take the time to listen to my concerns, and ... addressed them thoroughly. The exam was affordable, and the technology available allowed me to avoid dilation of my eyes, which was very convenient.
- Jul. 15, 2022
They went beyond normal in my treatment. I feel totally comfortable with this office.
- Feb. 12, 2022
Great place. They do need to improve calling customers when glasses come in. I finally had to call.
- Dec. 25, 2021
They are alway so good to me!!
- Sep. 29, 2021
Great doctors and great staff!
- Sep. 02, 2021
Professional, personable staff; clean facility.
- Jan. 31, 2021
Dr. Mueller is very experienced and friendly! Highly recommend him and his staff!
- Jan. 15, 2021
Great staff and always friendly! Wouldn't go anywhere else and always recommend IEC to anyone that a... sks.

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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 Hannibal 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 International Eyecare Center - Hannibal.

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.


Want to see clearly again?

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