Cataract Evaluation & Surgical
Co-Management
Cataracts affect nearly everyone eventually — clouding of the eye's natural lens is a normal part of aging. Vespa Vision Centre diagnoses cataracts early, monitors their progression, and co-manages surgical care with trusted Windsor-Essex ophthalmologists when the time is right.
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which sits behind the iris and pupil. As proteins in the lens break down over time, vision becomes progressively blurry, hazy, or dim — similar to looking through a fogged-up window.
What are the symptoms of cataracts?
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Cloudy, blurry, or dim vision
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Increasing difficulty seeing at night or in low light
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Sensitivity to light and glare, especially from headlights while driving
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Seeing halos around lights
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Frequent changes in glasses prescription
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Colors appearing faded or yellowed
What causes cataracts?
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Age (the most common cause — nearly universal by the 70s and 80s)
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Diabetes
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Prolonged UV exposure
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Smoking
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Long-term steroid use
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Previous eye injury or surgery
How are cataracts diagnosed?
A comprehensive eye exam, including a dilated lens examination, identifies cataracts and tracks their progression over time. We also use California OptoMap ultra-widefield retinal imaging to check the health of your retina before and after surgery, ensuring no other conditions are contributing to your symptoms and that your eye is a good surgical candidate. We assess how much the cataract is affecting your day-to-day vision and functional needs before recommending next steps.
How are cataracts treated?
Early cataracts are often managed simply by updating your glasses prescription. As they progress and begin interfering with daily activities like driving, reading, or working, cataract surgery — a highly successful, commonly performed outpatient procedure — becomes the recommended option. Vespa Vision Centre co-manages this process with local surgeons: we handle your pre-surgical evaluation, referral, and post-operative follow-up care close to home in Tecumseh.
When should I consider cataract surgery?
There's no single "right" time — it depends on how much cataracts are affecting your quality of life. If glare while driving at night, difficulty reading, or blurred vision is interfering with daily activities despite updated glasses, it's time to discuss surgical options at your next visit.