Cataract Surgery in Myrtle Beach

Cataract Surgery in Myrtle Beach

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(843) 903-6262

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. Carolina Forest Family Eyecare 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Carolina Forest Family Eyecare.

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 05, 2024
Thomas and crew do a wonderful job taking care our our eyes. I would invite you to give them a call ... for an appointment today. God bless
- Nov. 02, 2024
Dr. Lane and her staff were wonderful. They were very thorough and made me feel comfortable and care... d for throughout my eye exam. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in the Myrtle Beach area looking for and eye doctor.
- Oct. 27, 2024
Dr. Alavi is wonderful. Love this practice.
- Oct. 22, 2024
Receive great care
- Sep. 29, 2024
Dr Tom is great
- Sep. 29, 2024
Appointments are always on schedule with no waiting. Staff is friendly and efficient!
- Sep. 12, 2024
The waiting room is large and airy. It’s clean, neat and staffed by at least two people. The staff... was friendly, informative and familiar with all the state of the art equipment they used for my exam. I had called earlier in the day with what I felt was an emergency and they fit me right in which I was very pleased with. I have another follow up and I trust that what I’m told needs to be done will be the correct path to follow. Happy I found this Optometrist.
- Jul. 29, 2024
Very helpful, great selection of eyewear
- Jul. 27, 2024
Dr. Weshefsky is a talented provider.
- Jul. 26, 2024
Friendly staff .
- Jul. 24, 2024
Best place at Carolina Forest area!
- Jul. 23, 2024
Carolina Forest Eyecare care about the overall health of your eye from normal eyes to eyes with conc... erns such as cateracts. I have had dry eyes for 10+ years and they have a means to attack the problem vs using drops.
- Jul. 19, 2024
GREAT STAFF AND FAMILY ORIENTED! ALWAYS UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST EQUIPMENT !!! A STEP AHEAD ... OF THE REST !
- Jul. 11, 2024
They fixed my glasses for free! They kept sliding off my face and they bent them back for me. It's a... small thing but if you have glasses you understand it. Thank you all so much!
- Jul. 09, 2024
The only Dr. Helping me with my dry eyes
- Jun. 25, 2024
The knowledge and calmness of Dr Hannah is enough reason to visit this location. The staff were jus... t the icing on the cupcake. I felt comfortable, heard, respected, and valued. It was a great experience!
- Jun. 14, 2024
Carolina Forest Family Eyecare has the lowest cash price for a visit I have found. They have top of ... the line tech, good hours, and are understanding of cancellations and reschedules. The doctors have also helped me manage how my other health issues effect my eyes and have been helpful finding solutions. They make sure to explain everything and the images they take very well. I am very happy going there and recommended them to my whole family.
- Jun. 14, 2024
This office, and staff, are always on time and very friendly! Dr Lane was wonderful! Very kind and ... understanding.
- Jun. 13, 2024
Dr. Hannah Lane and the entire staff at Carolina Forest Family Eyecare were very thorough, efficient... , and friendly. Dr. Lane has even referred me to her colleague for an upcoming appt. that he specializes in. I am very happy my aunt referred me to your facility.
- Jun. 11, 2024
there is always room for improvement, but everyone was awesome.

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Myrtle Beach

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross

Want to see clearly again?

Contact us today for pre-operative and post-operative care

(843) 903-6262

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