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Personalized, Expert Cataract Care in Omaha

Choosing the right ophthalmologist is essential when your vision and quality of life are on the line. At ilumin, we offer a full range of advanced cataract treatment options in a supportive environment designed for your comfort and healing.

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Why Choose Us for Cataract Surgery in Omaha?

Our board-certified ophthalmologists and eye surgeons have more than 50 years of combined experience in advanced eye surgery and visual rehabilitation, helping thousands of patients restore clear, healthy vision.

ilumin offers a variety of latest and best, advanced technology intraocular lenses, including toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal lenses for glasses independence, and the cutting-edge Light Adjustable Lens, which allows patients to fine-tune their vision after cataract surgery. View our lense options.

We don’t just treat cataracts. From diabetic retinopathy to macular degeneration, we support the full spectrum of eye disease with coordinated care and access to retina specialists when needed.
From your first eye examination to your final postoperative visit, we prioritize your comfort. Our relaxing office, private rooms, and caring staff create a calm environment for your outpatient surgery.
We’re here for you before, during, and even after your surgery. Our doctors are available to address concerns and our robust patient app will deliver care reminders.
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Cataracts: What You Should Know

What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts form when the natural lens of the human eye becomes cloudy, interfering with light entering the eye. Over time, this affects visual acuity and visual perception, leading to a gradual decline in vision. Cataracts are a normal part of aging and are the most common cause of visual impairment worldwide.

What Causes Cataracts?

While age is the leading factor, cataracts can also be accelerated by conditions like diabetes, eye diseases and trauma, certain medications, and prolonged sun exposure. Smoking, family history, or prior eye surgery can also increase risk.

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Cataract Facts

How can you know you have cataracts?

Symptoms of Cataracts

Patients may initially notice blurred vision, difficulty driving at night, increased glare, or changes in the need for light to see and read. Some also report seeing halos, needing frequent updates to their contact lens or glasses, or struggling with depth perception. Over time, the cataract thickens the lens, increasing distortion and making routine activities harder to manage.

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What Did I Do Wrong?

Nothing at all. Cataracts are simply a sign that the cells inside your eye’s lens capsule have aged. In fact, over 24 million adults in the United States are living with cataracts. By the age of 80, more than half of Americans will have had cataracts or undergone cataract surgery.

Treatment Options at ilumin

Cataract Surgery

Modern cataract surgery is quick, safe, and done as an outpatient surgery. Our surgeons use a technique called phacoemulsification, which uses ultrasound energy to break up the cloudy lens before suctioning it out through a small incision. A new, artificial lens is then placed inside the eye. This often requires no surgical suture, and most patients report very little, if not none at all, pain during or after the procedure.

Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)

Once the cloudy lens is removed, it’s replaced with an IOL. These permanent implants restore visual acuity and can even correct astigmatism or presbyopia. Our offerings include monofocal, multifocal, and toric IOLs, as well as the innovative Light Adjustable Lens.
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Glaucoma and Cataracts Together

For patients with both glaucoma and cataracts, we may place a tiny iStent or OMNI device during surgery. These devices relieve eye pressure by improving fluid drainage, reducing dependence on medication.

Laser Options

In most cases, a laser is used during surgery to create more precise incisions and correct mild amounts of astigmatism. Using this laser helps allow us to perform same-day, bilateral cataract surgery where a patient can be done with cataracts forever, all in one day. Also, If a capsule becomes cloudy after cataract surgery, a follow-up procedure called a capsulotomy uses a laser to restore clear vision.

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What About Cost and Insurance?

Cataract surgery is often covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans when it is deemed medically necessary. Premium lens options, such as multifocal or Light Adjustable Lenses, may involve an additional cost. We’ll help you understand what’s covered and assist with pre-authorization.

Healing After Cataract Surgery

Most patients experience rapid recovery. While temporary inflammation, edema, or mild pain can occur, these are usually managed with eye drops and protective measures like a shield worn over the eyelid at night. Full visual recovery may take several weeks. Proper care of the cornea, nerve tissues, and surrounding skin helps minimize complications like scar formation or bleeding.

Your Vision, Your Future

ilumin is committed to helping you achieve your best vision—whether you’re dealing with age-related cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or complications from eye disease. With advanced techniques and personalized care, we’re changing the way people see the world, one eye at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cataract surgery usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes per eye. Including preparation and recovery, expect to be at the clinic for about 2 hours. Most patients are able to go home the same day thanks to the procedure being an outpatient surgery.

Cataract surgery is not painful for most people. We use anesthesia in the form of numbing eye drops, and mild sedation may be provided. You may feel some pressure during the procedure, but pain is typically minimal.

That depends on the type of IOL you choose. Standard lenses may require you to use glasses or contact lenses for some activities. Premium lenses like multifocal or toric IOLs can reduce or eliminate your need for corrective lenses.
Once the cloudy natural lens is removed, cataracts cannot return. However, the capsule of the lens can become cloudy over time—a condition known as posterior capsular opacification. This is easily treated with a capsulotomy using a laser in the clinic.

Though rare, risks include infection, bleeding, retinal detachment, diplopia, or damage to the retina or nerve. We take every precaution to prevent complications and discuss your personalized risk profile during your consultation.

Yes, cataract surgery can correct astigmatism using toric IOLs or laser technology to reshape the cornea. Not everyone is a candidate, so we perform detailed measurements during your eye examination to determine eligibility.
Yes, basic cataract surgery is usually covered by insurance or Medicare when it’s medically necessary. Optional upgrades, like premium lenses or additional laser steps, may not be covered and will involve an added cost.
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16820 Frances Street Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68130
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