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Cataract Evaluations 

Expert Cataract Care in Billings, MT

Cataract Evaluations

If you’ve noticed cloudy or blurred vision, colors seeming dull, or trouble with glare while driving at night, you may be experiencing the early signs of cataracts. At Total Eye Care Center, we offer comfortable, advanced cataract evaluations to help you understand your options and restore clarity to your world.

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A cataract evaluation helps us care for your eyes by preserving your vision, independence, and quality of life—catching changes before they interfere with daily activities. 

What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are a natural part of aging—caused by a clouding of the eye’s clear lens, which affects how light passes through to your retina. Most people over the age of 60 will experience some degree of cataract development, even if they don’t realize it at first.

Common signs include:

  • Cloudy, blurry, or dim vision
  • Colors appearing faded or yellowed
  • Trouble seeing at night or in low light
  • Increased sensitivity to light or glare
  • Halos around lights
  • Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, we’re here to help you find answers—gently and thoroughly.

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How We Diagnose Cataracts

At Total Eye Care Center, we use modern, patient-friendly technology to evaluate your eye health without discomfort or unnecessary steps.

Optomap Retinal Imaging

Quickly captures a detailed image of your retina and lens—no drops, no waiting, and no eye contact. This gives your doctor a clear look at how your vision is affected by cataracts and other conditions.

Slit Lamp Exam

This magnified exam lets your doctor evaluate the lens and other parts of the eye for cloudiness, opacities, or signs of advanced cataracts.

Visual Acuity Testing

Measures how clearly you see at different distances and helps us understand how much your cataract is impacting daily life.

Refraction Testing

We’ll assess whether updated glasses or contacts might help in the short term—or whether it’s time to consider surgery.

Examination Summary & Discussion

Your doctor will explain your results clearly and kindly. If cataracts are interfering with your quality of life, we’ll help you explore your next steps with confidence.

Top Questions

Cataracts FAQs

Not completely, but wearing UV-protective sunglasses, eating antioxidant-rich foods, managing chronic conditions like diabetes, and avoiding smoking can help slow their progression.
No. Once the cloudy lens is removed, it doesn’t return. However, some patients may develop a condition called posterior capsule opacification (PCO), which is easily treatable with a quick laser procedure.
Not right away. If your cataracts are mild, a change in your prescription may be all you need. We’ll help you decide when surgery makes sense for your lifestyle and vision needs.

The procedure itself takes about 15–30 minutes and is usually done on an outpatient basis with a short recovery time.

Most vision or medical insurance plans cover cataract evaluations and surgery when medically necessary. Our team is happy to help you navigate your benefits.

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Treatment Options for Cataracts

There’s good news—cataracts are treatable. If your vision can’t be improved with glasses or contacts, we’ll refer you to a trusted local surgeon for cataract surgery, one of the safest and most commonly performed procedures in the U.S.

Cataract surgery involves:

  • Removing the clouded natural lens
  • Replacing it with a clear, artificial intraocular lens (IOL)
  • Quick recovery with little to no discomfort
While we don’t perform surgery in our office, we’re with you at every step—from pre-op evaluation to post-op monitoring and long-term vision care.

Our team will walk you through it all, making sure you feel cared for, comfortable, and well-informed.

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed procedures in the U.S.

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Why Patients Choose Total Eye Care Center

  • Comfort-first technology for every step of your visit
  • Gentle, honest communication about your options
  • Ongoing relationships with many local cataract surgeons
  • On-site pre- & post-op care to keep your vision journey smooth
  • Kind, attentive staff who make you feel like family

Ready to See Clearly Again?

Let’s bring your world back into focus. Whether you’re just starting to notice cloudy vision or have been putting off an eye exam, our team is here to support you with clarity and kindness.

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Call: (406) 656-2898