A cataract develops when the clear lens of your eye gradually becomes cloudy, which can make your vision blurry and produce an increase in glare. As cataracts progress overtime, your vision will become more and more affected and they will gradually begin to impact your life.
Symptoms vary from person to person. However, common symptoms include blurred vision, light sensitivity, poor night vision, double vision in the affected eye, difficulty in seeing distances and numerous changes in eyeglass prescriptions to accommodate changes in vision.
Jack M. Chapman
Jack M. Chapman, M.D.
Dr. Chapman’s primary areas of focus are cataract refractive surgery, laser cataract surgery and treatment for eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, astigmatism, dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts.
Matthew B. Kaufman
Matthew B. Kaufman, M.D.
Matthew B. Kaufman, M.D. is a leading ophthalmologist in Northern Georgia.. Fellowship-trained to sub-specialize in LASIK and refractive surgery, corneal disorders and treatments, and cataract surgery, Dr. Kaufman received his education and training from some of the most advanced medical facilities in the nation. Dr. Kaufman has published articles in several medical journals, with topics including LASIK and cataract surgery. He has been the recipient of many awards and honors throughout his professional and academic careers. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
Clayton G. Blehm
Clayton G. Blehm, M.D.
Dr. Blehm was among the first in Georgia to perform laser cataract surgery and has taught this technique to surgeons across the country. His practice has an emphasis on cataract surgery, diabetic care and glaucoma treatment. In 2019 and 2020, he was voted as a Top Doctor in Atlanta by Castle Connolly.
Lori C. Lebow
Lori C. Lebow, M.D.
A board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Lebow has done research for both the National Eye Institute in Bethesda, Maryland and Harvard Medical School’s Joslin Diabetes Institute.
Matthew W. Hollar
Matthew W. Hollar, M.D.
Dr. Matthew Hollar joined the team of comprehensive ophthalmologists at North Georgia Eye Associates in 2016, specializing in medical and surgical care of the eye. He has published multiple articles in medical journals with topics including healthcare disparities in ophthalmology, macular degeneration, ocular oncology, infections of the eye, and congenital ophthalmic disease. Dr. Hollar holds a hospital appointment at North Georgia Medical Center and is a member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association.
Bhairavi Dholakia
Bhairavi Dholakia, M.D.
Dr. Dholakia is a board certified ophthalmologist with extensive clinical and surgical experience Dr. Dholakia has been the recipient of many Honors and Awards throughout her professional career. While in medical school, she was inducted in Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society and was awarded the American Medical Women’s Association Janet Glasgow Memorial Award. She also received the Physician’s Physician award, an honor given to the individual that peers and faculty would choose as their physician.
Zach R. Balest
Zach R. Balest, M.D.
Dr. Balest’s professional interests include cataract surgery with premium lens options, medical and surgical management of glaucoma, diabetic eye care and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology.
Jeffrey Crowder
Jeffrey Crowder, M.D.
Dr. Jeffrey Crowder is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in premium cataract surgery. Dr. Crowder is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology.
Standard Monofocal Implants will provide you with clear distance vision; but, you may still need corrective eyewear for near and intermediate vision. Multifocal Implants can give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a full range of vision. These lenses allow clear vision for near, intermediate and far distances, and can eliminate or greatly reduce the patient’s need for glasses.
The Light Adjustable Lens, also known as the LAL, is a unique IOL that is used to replace your natural lens during cataract surgery. It is composed of a unique photosensitive material that responds to ultraviolet light.
During cataract surgery, the natural lens is removed, and the Light Adjustable Lens is implanted in the eye, just like any other IOL. After the eyes have healed from cataract surgery, eye doctors can use a special device called a Light Delivery Device, which emits controlled doses of ultraviolet light.
In response to this light, the Light Adjustable Lens will change shape, thus fine-tuning its power. Although you may need a few light treatments to reach your desired vision, this process allows you to fully customize your vision results.
The Light Adjustable Lens offers several advantages over traditional IOLs. Its customizable nature means that vision can be precisely adjusted to suit your individual needs, potentially reducing or even eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery.
Discuss your options with a Georgia Eye Associates surgeon, schedule an appointment today!
Book nowNorth Georgia Eye Surgery Center is pleased to now offer patients femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery with the CATALYS® Precision Laser System. Using CATALYS, our cataract surgeons can provide a gentle, highly customized cataract procedure with precision not achievable with traditional manual techniques.
We also utilize ORA. The ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analysis) intraoperative aberrometry system provides real-time analysis of your eye during surgery. With the use of ORA with VerifEye™ during your Custom Cataract Surgery, we can ensure your procedure will be optimized; the analysis will provide your surgeon with information that helps confirm the proper correction for optimal visual outcomes.
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“So thankful for the wonderful care I receive here. I have learned more about my eyes in the past few years than I ever have before. Dr Matthew Hollar is wonderful”
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