Cataracts are a common eye condition that can make your vision cloudy or blurry. It happens when the lens in your eye, which is normally transparent, becomes more cloudy. This can make it challenging to see things clearly, especially when there's bright light or at night. Cataracts are very common and can affect your quality of life, but cataract surgery can restore your vision and allow you to experience the world with clarity and sharpness once again.
Only an eye doctor can diagnose whether you have a cataract or another type of vision problem. If you have any of the symptoms below, you should have your eyes checked by a specialist.
Common signs of a cataract include the following:
Dr. Chang is an ophthalmologist at Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center, where he specializes in the latest surgical techniques for both glaucoma and cataract surgery. Prior to joining Chesapeake Eye Care, Dr. Chang attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he graduated cum laude. After completing his medical degree, Dr. Chang continued his training with an internship in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center, his residency in ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia and a fellowship in glaucoma at University of Maryland.
Dr. Dryjski is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center. She specializes in a variety of conditions and procedures, including laser cataract surgery. Prior to joining Chesapeake Eye Care, Dr. Dryjski attended the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine where she graduated summa cum laude. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Dryjski continued her training as a resident in ophthalmology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center. She then completed her fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore.
Dr. Srivastava is a board certified ophthalmologist at Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center. Through his studies at Johns Hopkins University, University of Cambridge in England, George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences and Rutgers University Ophthalmology Residency Program, as well as his work as a researcher at the National Institutes of Health, he has learned the latest laser and surgical techniques for minimally invasive cataract and glaucoma surgeries as well as refractive procedures. Dr. Srivastava treats each patient just as he would his own family and works diligently to help improve their visual potential.
Dr. Nesti is the Medical Director of Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center. A board certified ophthalmologist, she offers patients the latest surgical techniques for both glaucoma and cataract surgery. In 2012 and 2013, she was honored with a “Patient’s Choice” award from Vitals. For her cataract patients, Dr. Nesti offers the most advanced laser technology and intraocular lens options to allow them to see near, far and everything in between – often without the need for glasses after surgery. Her expertise in these subspecialties is significant for patients who have both glaucoma and cataracts.
Dr. Daliya Dzhaber, M.D., is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center who specializes in cataract, cornea and refractive surgery, as well as uveitis and medical retina. Dr. Dzhaber is originally from Russia, which is where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree, summa cum laude, from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, as well as her ophthalmology residency at The S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution in Moscow where she also served as Chief Resident. From there, Dr. Dzhaber completed a series of fellowships including her postdoctoral research fellowship at The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
During cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon will remove your natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens or IOL, to allow you to see clearly once again. There are many IOL options to choose from based on your budget, vision goals and lifestyle.
These lenses are designed to give patients the best distance and near vision with less dependence on glasses after surgery.
Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism for patients that have moderate to high astigmatism. Patients can choose to have distance or near vision and will need glasses for the other distance.
The single-focus lens is effective in clearing the cloudiness from cataracts. But the patients who choose this option will most likely require glasses full time (bifocals or progressive lenses) to correct blurriness caused by residual astigmatism and presbyopia.
The Chesapeake Cataract Center is a private, state-of-the-art, Medicare-certified surgical care facility integrated within The Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center in Annapolis on the Anne Arundel Medical Campus. At this world-class Center of Excellence, Dr. Heather Nesti, Dr. Gaurav Srivastava, Dr. Olivia Dryjski and Dr. Luke Chang offer cataract patients personalized attention and customized treatments that result in an unparalleled patient experience. These four renowned surgeons, along with the Center’s highly trained cataract care specialists, provide the most advanced testing and technology available to ensure optimal results.
“Dr. Chang is a fabulous, caring, thorough and excellent surgeon. I would recommend him and the staff at Chesapeake Eye Care to any of my friends and family needing an eye specialist.”
- Kitty
“Had cataract surgery with Dr Nesti using trifocal lens. I had no idea my eyesight was that bad. The complete staff made you feel very at ease and walked you through every step from pre-op to post-op. The doctor even called personally to check-up hours after each surgery. Everyone involved was so professional and worked together like a fine oiled machine. I was apprehensive in the beginning not knowing what to expect, however everyone made my experience a great one.”
- William
“Their entire staff makes you feel very comfortable. They took the time to explain all the procedures I would be going through and what was best for me. After my procedure, my doctor called my home to check on me.”
- Wilma
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