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Cataracts

About Cataracts

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What Is A Cataract?

A cataract is a cloudiness of the lens in your eye. It starts developing when proteins in the eye form clumps, preventing the lens from sending clear images to your retina. Millions of people develop cataracts as part of the natural aging process.

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Cataract Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of cataracts include:

Causes of Cataracts

Cataracts develop during the aging process or when an injury changes the tissues in the eye’s lens. As the proteins and fibers break down, they cause vision to become cloudy, hazy, or blurry. Cataracts can sometimes be caused by surgeries, other eye conditions, steroid use, and medical conditions. 

Types of Cataracts

The types of cataracts include nuclear, cortical, posterior subcapsular. The different types of cataracts affect various areas of the eyes, including:

  • Nuclear cataracts often cause more nearsightedness at first, then gradually turn more yellow and cloudy. The lens turns darker yellow or brown over time.
  • Cortical cataracts begin as whitish, wedge-shaped streaks on the outer edge of the cortex’s lens. As the cataract progresses, the streaks start to extend to the center and block light passing through the center of the lens.
  • Posterior subcapsular cataracts start as an opacity near the back of the lens. These often interfere with reading vision and reduce vision in bright light. Most people see halos or glares at night.

Risk Factors of Cataracts

Risk factors of cataracts include:

Did You Know?

More than three million cataract surgeries are performed in the United States each year.
Cataract surgery is considered one of the safest and most effective of all medical procedures.

Cataracts Cost in Denver, CO

Denver Eye Surgeons strives to make your eye care and surgical experience as comfortable as possible. That’s why we offer you a lot of choices in the way you pay for eye care and surgery services. Our office staff can work with you to select a payment option that best fits your finances. Please call for a Cataracts consultation at 303.273.8761 to begin your process.

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They are very professional and thorough. The support staff is very helpful. Everyone is friendly.

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Everyone I worked with at Denver Eye Surgeons was extremely helpful. Miss Bella did my initial exam, then I met with Dr. Heron G. They were both excellent. I highly recommend this practice. Thank you all!

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Miles was awesome to work with. He really went above and beyond helping me with my prescription glasses and made the whole process easy. You just don’t come across this kind of customer service very often anymore. He’s a great guy and definitely a keeper!

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The Doctor's and Staff are truly fantastic. They consistently show they care for their patients.

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Very nice service by Dr G, techs Ramona, Chi, and front desk Sami G, and Ellis

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I was seen by Dr Andrew’s and 2 techs Sarah Jaden Each of these people were extremely helpful to personally tell me they were sorry for the long waiting - and did so in a very personal and caring way even as busy as they were . Leaving me with a relaxed attitude and feeling about being a cared for patient with a comfortable understand of why the appointment took so much of my time.

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Denver Eye Surgeons has always been top-of-the-line as far as I’m concerned, all of the staff are friendly, outgoing, helpful, and very kind, the doctors all seem to be top level as well, I’ve never had any complaints and I’ve been going there for years, I hope I can always go there for my eye needs.

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Dr Anthony was great! Extremely thorough and explained everything that was happening and answered all my questions!

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Kassidy Compton was amazing. Having never worn contacts and not even able to put drops in my eyes without blinking them in, I walked away being able to put in and take out the contacts. She was super positive and patient. Thank you Kassidy! Brandon

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I have been going there since 2007 and have been happy with each appointment I have had.

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Kayla was patient and so kind.

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I felt well taken care by the doctor and all of the staff.

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Dr Jones & his entire team were Gold Standard professional in treating my wet macular degeneration. I highly recommend his practice.

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I had a very positive experience at Denver Eye Surgeon’s. They were prompt, efficient and very professional. I left, at the completion of testing, feeling very comfortable that my time had been well spent.

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Cassidy was knowledgeable and friendly when evaluating my eyes for contacts. And Dr. Purser was very prompt and thorough in examining my eyes. I've always gone to Denver Eye Surgeons and am always pleased with their technology, doctors, and processes!

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Great place great doctors!! Feel comfortable and trust these people.

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A very pleasant visit. My technician Monica totally deserves my gratitude for attention to detail. She is a great listener and had answers to my questions. She made me feel comfortable and important; and actually Monica took time with me. I did NOT feel like I was rushed or pushed. Thanks Monica!! Great customer job!!!

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Kayla M. did an exceptional job at making me feel comfortable. especially since it was a 1.5 session/ eye exam.

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My wife kayleen has had a real positive experience at DW Eye. She appreciates the support she gets from a nurse named Tania. Makes her feel more calm and explains everything to her that’s being done

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Tanya was great, she explained the process and I felt very comfortable. Enjoyed meeting Dr.Jones and feel that I am in great hands.

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Kayla M. was wonderful - really knows her stuff, friendly, & efficient!

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I went today for my annual eye exam. Kayla greeted me and took me for all the preliminary testing. She is very pleasant, explained it all thoroughly and quite professional. They are lucky to have her as an employee.

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What a wonderful place, staff, and location. Dr Crosby was very knowledgeable and professional, truly, top notch. The rest of the staff was just as incredible. I was very pleased with my whole experience. That's coming from a skeptic. I would go back for Dr. Crosby alone, but the rest of the staff were also very helpful. They even tightened my glasses because my 13-month-old decided to bend them a little bit too much 😂. It's that little attention to detail, and the knowledgeable staff like Dr Crosby that made me want to give this place a five star! From the friendly faces at the check-in desk to the delicious coffee machine to the knowledgeable medical staff, and the amazing doctor. All five stars!

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Dr. Purser was extremely knowledgeable about patient needs. She was also willing to go above and beyond what I’ve seen most doctors do by helping find a way to reduce drug cost.

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Kassidy was very thorough, knowledgeable and patient. Certainly an asset to this organization

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Great team working togethet to get the job done

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Always a great experience. We have been clients of DES since we moved to Denver in 1993. Everyone from reception to checkout is 1st rate.

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