Helping to restore the gift of sight is a gift all in itself. It is a privilege with which literally thousands of our patients have entrusted our surgeons. Through years of training and experience, our surgeons are proud to bring the most advanced surgical techniques to the entire Kitsap Peninsula: Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and Gig Harbor. Our doctors, surgical facilities and surgical team give our patients the uncommon combination of safety, technical efficiency and precision in a very warm, inviting and caring setting. It is just one the many reasons the people we have served give us a special gift, time and time again; Trusting us with the care of their friends and family members through their referrals.

Questions About Cataracts

What causes cataracts?
Cataracts can be caused by a variety of problems, but most cases are simply due to a natural clouding of the natural lens on the inside of the eye. They eventually occur to some degree in most people. The earliest symptoms are often glare from oncoming headlights while driving at night, difficulty seeing in the bright sunlight, or just a gradual clouding of vision. If you are having such symptoms, simply call us for an appointment. We would be pleased to help. Oftentimes, surgery is not even required to have significant improvement.

How are cataracts removed?
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that usually takes less than 20 minutes. Most people do not have pain during or after the procedure. The natural lens is removed through a tiny incision, and an artificial intraocular lens implant (IOL) is put in its place. Most feel that it is a very comfortable experience.

Is it possible to decrease my dependence on reading glasses with cataract surgery?
Absolutely. Here at Kitsap Eye Physicians, our surgeons have helped literally hundreds of cataract patients attain freedom from their reading glasses through advanced techniques as well as state-of-the-art multifocal lenses such as the Crystalens, the ReZoom and the ReSTOR. We currently offer all three of these FDA approved presbyopia correcting lens implants.

I have a lot of astigmatism. Can anything be done about that?
Certainly. With the use of specialized techniques and with astigmatism correcting artificial lens implants such as the Staar Toric IOL and the Alcon Toric IOL, or with a combination of techniques, our surgeons can help most people with a wide ranges of astigmatism. In most cases, if needed, we can further fine tune your refractive outcome with a LASIK procedure as well as with other techniques, after your cataract surgery.

My current eye doctor does not perform cataract surgery. Can I still have my surgery performed by your surgeons?
We work very closely with many local optometric physicians to make your experience and follow up as seamless as possible. After your immediate follow up period, you will return to the care you have come to enjoy and trust with your local eye doctor.