Enjoy improved vision with cataract surgery

Have you started to feel like the world is looking blurry, hazy, or less colorful? You may be suffering from cataracts, an eye condition that affects more than 22 million Americans. Cataracts are particularly common among older people — by the age of 80, more than half of Americans have been diagnosed with a cataract.

Cataract SurgeryDr. Weber answers some common questions about cataract surgery:

How do I know if I have cataracts?

Cataracts are a clouding or discoloration of the eye’s lens. Over time, you may experience one or more of the following: blurred vision, double vision, trouble seeing well at night or in dim light, or seeing bright colors as faded or yellowish.

Am I at risk for cataracts?

Aging is the most common risk factor for cataracts. Clouding of the lens usually occurs after age 60, though you may not experience vision problems until years later. Other risk factors include:

  • diabetes
  • smoking
  • family members with cataracts
  • a health history that includes eye injury, eye surgery, or radiation on your upper body
  • lots of time in the sun, especially without sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays

What are my treatment options once I’ve been diagnosed with cataracts?

Most age-related cataracts develop slowly. If your symptoms aren’t bothering you too much you may not need more than a new glasses prescription, brighter lights for reading or other activities, and perhaps a magnifying glass and anti-glare sunglasses. The only way to remove a cataract is with surgery.

When is it time to consider cataract surgery?

You should have surgery to remove cataracts when they get in the way of your normal activities: driving, reading, watching TV. Discuss your cataract symptoms with your doctor and decide together whether you are ready for surgery.

What does cataract surgery entail?

  • Cataract surgery is an outpatient surgery. At GRO, we perform it in our CMS certified and AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgery center. During cataract surgery, an eye surgeon will make a small incision and remove your eye’s cloudy lens, replacing it with an artificial lens. Under normal circumstances, you can resume your normal life within the week after surgery (usually within a day or two).

Standard cataract surgery is accepted by most insurance plans. GRO also offers Optimized Cataract Surgery Plans that reduce the need for glasses after surgery.

Can I do anything to slow down or prevent the development of cataracts?

The best way to preserve your vision is to protect your eyes from sunlight: wear a hat and sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of the sun’s UV rays. Quitting smoking, prioritizing good nutrition, and addressing other health problems—especially diabetes—may also slow down the development of cataracts.

Bottom line: Cataracts are a treatable condition.

If you think you may be suffering from cataracts, now is the time to schedule a complete eye exam. If you are ready for surgery, the doctors at GRO are happy to review the options and help you choose the best solution for your unique eyes.

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Our Locations

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is pleased to provide top-quality, comprehensive eye care to our patients in the Greater Grand Rapids area. We have 15 conveniently located eye care centers that utilize the latest and most advanced technologies across the entire spectrum of ophthalmology. If you are seeking information about one of our eye care locations please click into our locations page for more information. Hours are subject to change due to upcoming Holidays.

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East Beltline
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
East Beltline Medical Center
750 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(Located on the Southeast corner of East Beltline and Bradford - enter from Bradford)
616.588.6598
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am – 5pm
Late Night – T: 8am – 7pm
Sat: 8am – 11am
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Grandville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Rivertown Office Center
4475 Wilson Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(Located on the Northwest corner of 44th St/Rivertown Pkwy and Wilson - enter from Wilson)
616.588.6598
Hours
Tu, W, F: 8am-5pm
Late Nights – M, Th: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Walker
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (Located on the upper level)
3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI 49544
(Located North of Walker Avenue exit on I-96 – enter on the upper level)
616.588.6598
Hours
M, T, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – W: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Cutlerville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Corewell Health Care Center
80 68th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(Located inside the Corewell Helath Care Center on the corner of 68th St and Division)
*Please note there is no exterior signage showing Grand Rapids Ophthalmology at this time.
616.588.6598
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-6pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Rockford
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Mercy Health Campus
6050 Northland Dr NE, Suite 100
Rockford, MI 49341
616.588.6598
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 7am-5pm
Caledonia
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Mercy Health Campus
10047 Crossroads Ct SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
616.588.6598
Hours
M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Closed 12pm-1pm daily
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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East Grand Rapids
Lakeshore Eye
717 Bagley Ave SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.588.6575
Hours
M-Th: 8am-5pm
F: Closed (until December 1, 2023)
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Holland
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Lakeshore Medical Campus
3235 N Wellness Dr, Suite 130
Holland, MI 49424
(Located ¼ mile East of US-31 on the left)
616.994.0477
Hours
M, W, Th: 8am-5pm
F: 7:30am-3:30pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Thurs 8am-5pm & Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
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Ionia
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
537 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
616.527.1640
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Greenville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
705 S Greenville W Dr. #Suite 201
Greenville MI 48838
616.754.5667
Hours
Monday: 7:30am-6pm
Tuesday 7:30-5pm
Wednesday 7:30-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday 7:30-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Standale
511 Wilson Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.301.8663
Hours
M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – T: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am – 5pm
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GRO Surgical Center
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Surgical Care Center
750 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(Located on Southeast corner of East Beltline and Bradford – enter on the second floor)
616.588.6598
Hours
M, TU, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Walker Surgical Center
Walker Surgical Center
3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI 49544
(Located North of Walker Avenue exit on I-96 – enter on the lower level)
616.588.6570
Hours
M, Tu, W, Th, F: 6am-5pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 6am-5pm
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