Cataract Surgery in Wentzville

Cataract Surgery

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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

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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. Wentzville Eye Center 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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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist

Our optometry practice in Wentzville

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Feb. 14, 2023
Wonderful experience! They are so professional, yet so much fun! It's nice walking into a business a... nd the employees are smiling and so helpful! They were so nice and made this a great experience for all the of my kiddos! Thank you to both doctors and all of the ladies working in the front!!!
- Jan. 10, 2023
I really liked the way they treated me, they were concerned about me and they gave me many options t... o improve my condition
- Dec. 12, 2022
Great service
- Dec. 07, 2022
Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful! They also squeezed us in with an emergency, which I am e... xtremely grateful for!
- Nov. 04, 2022
I felt good about my exam after this experience and look forward to this team managing my eye health... .
- Oct. 29, 2022
Never had a bad experience. Staff is great. Always helpful and friendly. My last visit they helped m... e pick out the perfect frames.
- Oct. 17, 2022
Easy to schedule, convenient hours, kind staff
- Oct. 12, 2022
Everyone that I talked to was professional. They were all relaxed in a busy environment, and you cou... ld tell their words were generous and kind hearted. They were also very experienced. I went for a depth perception test because I almost failed mine for joining the military, and even though I wasn’t required to do this by the military, they treated it as if I was and made the evaluation even more extensive than the eye exam done at MEPS.
- Sep. 03, 2022
Best customer service you will find! Dr. Kilgore is patient, understanding, and kind. She will keep ... trying until you have the right fit. My whole family has been going there for about 16 years and we are always highly satisfied. Staff is also wonderful and helpful with eye glass and contacts fits and dealing with plan benefits. Highly recommend!
- Aug. 19, 2022
Great visit and examination by friendly and professionals. Caring and kind.
- Aug. 08, 2022
I felt very comfortable with my experience with Wentzville Eye Center. They are competent, provide g... ood service and communication, and did a great job with my eye health exam as well as getting me new lenses with an updated prescription.
- Aug. 04, 2022
I really like Dr. Kilgore, she is friendly and efficient. I'm never having to wait to be seen at th... e time of my appointment. The staff at Wentzville are also super friendly and helpful.
- Jul. 03, 2022
Great experience with hospitable team.
- Jun. 27, 2022
Great doc and staff is great.
- Jun. 20, 2022
Clean facility, good selection of frames, friendly and knowledgeable staff, they have modern equipme... nts for the exam, the Dr was friendly and did a thorough exam. I used to go to Crown Vision and they use the same system so they have my old records which was nice. I would recommend this place.
- Jun. 10, 2022
Very friendly fast and efficient.. had new insurance and they were able to pull it. Technician was s... uper friendly. Made a great experience for my four year old
- May. 28, 2022
Doctor Kilgore and her staff did an amazing job working with me for prescription eyewear. They spen... t time with me answering my questions and working on my specific needs. The end product was exactly what I needed (medium range computer glasses) and I could not be happier. Thank you very much, Dr. Kilgore and team, I will be a return customer.
- Apr. 01, 2022
I would absolutely recommend this office to everyone! From the second I walked in the door each memb... er of the staff were nothing but friendly and professional!
- Feb. 22, 2022
Excellent pricing on frames. Office is a bit small and cramped, but that doesn't change the service ... you get. We are happy we switched to this office.
- Dec. 14, 2021
Fast Return, quality products and great customer service !!!

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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 Wentzville 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 Wentzville Eye Center.

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.


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