Cataract Surgery with Dr. Kenneth Roach
Dr. Kenneth Roach provides personalized cataract surgery with a focus on helping each patient achieve the best vision possible for their individual needs and lifestyle. Cataract surgery is performed at UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh and Holly Springs Surgery Center in Holly Springs, giving patients convenient options for their surgical care.
In addition to traditional cataract surgery, Dr. Roach offers advanced lens options, including toric lenses for patients with astigmatism and multifocal lenses designed to provide a greater range of vision and reduce dependence on glasses.
Dr. Roach takes the time to discuss your vision goals, explain your lens choices, and help determine which option is best suited for your eyes and lifestyle. From your initial cataract evaluation through surgery and follow-up care, you receive personal attention from an experienced ophthalmologist who understands that cataract surgery isn’t one-size-fits-all.
What Is Cataract Surgery?
A cataract happens when the natural lens inside your eye becomes cloudy, causing vision to become blurry, hazy, or less colorful.
During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is gently removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL). The new lens remains permanently in your eye and helps restore clearer vision.
Cataract surgery is typically a quick, outpatient procedure, meaning you go home the same day. Most patients are awake during surgery but receive medication to help them relax, along with numbing medicine for the eye.
Before surgery, Dr. Roach will examine your eyes, take measurements, and discuss the different lens options available so your surgery can be planned around your individual vision needs.
How Do I Know If I Need Cataract Surgery?
Having a cataract doesn’t always mean you need surgery right away. Cataract surgery is usually considered when changes in your vision begin to interfere with your daily activities or quality of life.
You may be ready to consider cataract surgery if you notice:
- Blurry, cloudy, or dim vision
- Difficulty seeing while driving, especially at night
- Increased glare or halos around lights
- Colors appearing faded or dull
- Needing brighter light to read
- Frequent changes in your glasses prescription
- Difficulty reading, watching TV, using a computer, or enjoying your usual activities
During your cataract evaluation, Dr. Roach will examine your eyes, discuss how your vision is affecting your daily life, and help you decide when the time is right for surgery. Cataract surgery is not based on a single vision number—the decision is personal and depends on your individual needs and goals.