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:
Rajesh K. Rajpal, M.D. is the Founder of See Clearly Vision Group. He provides Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implantation (IOL) with advanced technology lens implants (IOL) for the correction of astigmatism and near vision after Cataract Surgery. His contributions to the field of Ophthalmology span not only clinical care but also teaching, publishing and clinical research. Dr. Rajpal has been the author of numerous publications and abstracts as well as been a frequently invited lecturer on Corneal Surgery, Cataract Surgery and Lens Implants, LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery.
Christine A. Tagayun, M.D. is a Cornea specialist, Cataract and Refractive surgeon at See Clearly Vision. An Alabama native, she is dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate ophthalmic care with a dose of Southern charm. In addition to general eye care, cataract, and refractive surgery, she holds a strong passion for aesthetic procedures to rejuvenate and enhance the appearance of the eyes and eyelids.
Dr. Gitanjali B. Baveja is a board certified Ophthalmologist and a Cataract, Cornea and Refractive surgeon at See Clearly Vision. She is native to the mid-Atlantic area, born in Pennsylvania, grew up in North Carolina, and attended higher education in Washington, DC, and Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Baveja received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She then earned her medical degree at George Washington University Medical School. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Soraiya Thura, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgeon at See Clearly Vision who performs cataract surgery and provides comprehensive ophthalmology services. Additionally, she has specialized experience in the management of eye cancer, with a clinical interest in the treatment of anterior segment and ocular surface tumors. Dr. Thura received her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She completed Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where she was selected as the program’s First Chief Resident. Dr. Thura then went on to complete her Ocular Oncology Fellowship from the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami. This was followed by a second fellowship in refractive cataract surgery with Dr. Scott LaBorwit at Select Eye Care in Elkridge, 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.
Standard monofocal IOLs are the most common type of lenses used in cataract surgery. Monofocal IOLs are the only lenses covered by Medicare, which may be paid in full depending on your deductible. They can be set for one focal point: distance, medium, or up-close vision. Most people choose a lens that corrects for distance vision and then choose to use reading glasses when needed.
Premium IOLs can allow you to achieve a variety of vision goals. Multifocal IOLs contain zones that can be set for both distance and near vision. The brain learns to automatically select for the focus it needs. Accommodative IOLS can move or change shape inside the eye. This allows for focus at different distances. Toric IOLs correct the refractive error caused by astigmatism. They are the only IOL specially designed for patients with astigmatism.
At See Clearly Vision, we are proud to be one of the only practices in the Northern Virginia and DC Metropolitan region to provide a new and advanced IOL known as the Light Adjustable Lens.
The Light Adjustable Lense is the only intraocular lens (IOL) that can be customized after cataract surgery. This lens is made of a special photosensitive material that can be adjusted in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. This optimization is done by your eye doctor in the weeks following lens implantation through a series of non-invasive light treatments that take only a few minutes each. You will have the unique ability to adjust and preview your vision until it meets your personal desires and lifestyle requirements. The Light Adjustable Lens delivers superior vision outcomes that non-adjustable IOLs cannot match.
See Clearly Vision has earned the reputation of being a premier, specialty eye care practice in the mid-Atlantic region, serving patients in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. We take great pride in providing world class eye care, including state-of-the-art cataract surgery, in a private practice setting, while maintaining our dedication to clinical education and research. Our eye doctors are actively involved in ongoing clinical trials for eye care medical devices and pharmaceutical products. By working with major device and pharmaceutical companies we are on the cutting edge of current and future treatment options.
“Excellent service and staff. A special thank you to an awesome doctor, Dr.Christine Tagayun for keeping my eye sight (vision) healthier. Thank you! Thank you! I can See Clearly now!”
- Rose
“Excellent! I’ve enjoyed being a patient of Dr Rajpal for over a decade. Highly recommend it! They offer a wide scope of services. Professional, welcoming and above all else, highly competent. Thank you for consistently being amazing!”
- PC
“Very friendly welcoming staff. Excellent professional eye care. Patient in answering questions. Communicates very well in a kindly manner. A throw back to prior more personal medical care. Thanks Dr Tagayun!”
- Ray
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