Cataracts usually occur as part of the natural aging process of the eye. While many people think that cataracts are a “film” over the eye, cataracts are actually caused by a gradual clouding of the clear, natural lens inside the eye. As the clouding progresses over time, your vision becomes less sharp. Cataracts develop slowly and painlessly over time. In the early stages, cataract symptoms may be so mild that you may not even realize your vision is changing.
However, as cataracts become more dense, you will experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Cataract surgery is the only treatment that can permanently remove your cataracts and restore your vision. Cataract surgery is typically a quick, outpatient procedure. Through a micro-incision, Dr. Alfred will break up and gently remove the cloudy cataract-affected lens. A new flexible lens implant is gently inserted into the eye to replace your natural lens.
Once the cataract is removed and the new lens is in place, light can once again travel clearly to the back of your eye. With modern cataract surgery, there are no shots, no stitches, and no patches. Dr. Alfred will use gentle drops to completely numb your eye along with mild sedation, and you’ll be awake and comfortable.
Request AppointmentPatients now have the option to enjoy more freedom from glasses and contacts after their cataract procedure with advanced lens implants, or intraocular lenses (IOLs). Many patients are excited to learn that depending on the lens they choose, they can reduce, and even eliminate, the need for glasses and contacts, allowing them to enjoy life to its fullest.
The Eye Center offers lens implant packages to suit different lifestyles and vision needs, including:
Cataract Surgery does include a conventional option at no additional charge to you. However, you will likely need glasses for both distance and near with this choice. The above listed represent our more Advanced Options that further improve quality of vision, range of focus and reduce glasses dependence.
The Eye Center is an integrated ophthalmology and optometry private practice with offices conveniently located in Greenfield and Athol, Massachusetts.
We offer a full range of medical and surgical eye care, while utilizing the most advanced technology available. This includes the latest microsurgical techniques and premium lens implants. Our philosophy is to provide outstanding medical and surgical outcomes and uncompromising eye care.
We provide every patient in our care with the most proven treatments and technologies. By recognizing the trust you have placed in us, we strive to provide empathetic and compassionate attention to all your vision needs.
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Pierre R. Alfred, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, dry eye, glaucoma, laser refractive surgery, and medical aesthetics. He was drawn to ophthalmology because it gave him the opportunity to not only restore and protect patients’ vision, but restore their ability to interact and appreciate the world around them. Dr. Alfred is proud to offer the most advanced leading-edge technology in Western and Central Massachusetts to give patients an even clearer choice for their total vision care.
Request Appointment“I received excellent care. Their staff is friendly and experienced. I highly recommend The Eye Center.”
“Love the passion Dr. Pierre Alfred has! He is very educational and his staff as well. Everyone is very professional and friendly. I have already referred 3 people to him. I'm just so happy that I finally found a good doctor. Amazing!! He is worth the 1 hour drive from Worcester.”
“Dr. Alfred & his staff at The Eye Center are top notch! The surgical team with Dr. Alfred at the surgery center was all professional, diligent & had great bedside manner!”
