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Don't Let Cataracts Steal Your Color

What are Cataracts?

Showing What it's Like to See With a Cataract vs Healthy Vision
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. This lens, located behind the iris, works like the lens of a camera. It focuses light images on the retina, which sends images to the brain.
Vision with cataracts has been described as seeing life through an old, cloudy film. A cataract can be the reason sharp objects become blurred, bright colors become dull, or seeing at night is more difficult. It may also be why reading glasses or bifocals are used to help you no longer seem to be effective.
Eye injury, certain diseases, or even some medications can cause clouding, but the majority of cataracts are simply the result of the natural aging process. Cataract surgery restores your vision and, in many ways, significantly improves your quality of life.

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Is Cataract Surgery Right for Me?

If you experience signs or symptoms of cataracts, take our interactive self-test to see if you are a candidate for cataract surgery then schedule an eye exam. The specialists at Shoreline Vision will review the options and help you choose the best solution for your unique eyes.

Cataract Procedure

Your doctor will create a tiny incision with the laser to break up the cataract and gently remove it from the eye. After removing the natural lens and cataract, an artificial lens (intraocular lens) will then be put into place. The intraocular lens takes over the job of the natural lens and allows you to see clearly.
Eye With a Clear LensEye With a CataractPlacing a New Lens Into an Eye

Intraocular Lens Options

The best way to treat a cataract is with surgery that removes the old, clouded lens and replacing it with a new, artificial lens. This lens will restore your vision and can significantly improve your quality of life. Depending on your lifestyle and specific vision needs, your doctor will recommend the best lens for you.
Monofocal IOL: This technology has been around for many years and has improved millions of patient’s vision. The monofocal IOL corrects your vision for one distance only. This means that you will continue to be dependent on glasses for some tasks.
Toric IOL: Toric lens implants are used in patients who have astigmatism in their eyes. The unique design of the new toric IOL makes it possible to reduce or eliminate astigmatism and significantly improve uncorrected distance vision.
Multifocal IOL: Multifocal lens implants are designed to improve your vision to see near, far, and everything in-between. Based on FDA clinical data, there is an 80% chance you will not have to wear eyeglasses again.

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Restore Your Vision With Cataract Surgery

If you can no longer take part in your favorite hobbies or tasks, talk to your eye doctor about cataract surgery. Shoreline Vision has been providing full spectrum eye care to West Michigan Lakeshore communities for more than 50 years. Our ophthalmologists provide the highest level of care to our patients and the most state-of-the-art technology available for cataract surgery.
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What our Cataract Patients Say

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TP
Mar 10, 2024
Doctor Webster has to be one of the most talented surgeons in the country. She performed corneal transplants in both eyes a few years ago, and saved my vision. I trust Dr Webster with any situation that arises pertaining to my sight. Also, she has a great way of connecting with her patients.
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CK
Feb 29, 2024
Great customer service, caring and professional.
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DB
Feb 12, 2024
Very professional and friendly..I recommend him to anyone that needs eye care.
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KS
Feb 9, 2024
Consideration and patience was exceptional. Thank you all (staff) too!🙂
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PB
Feb 7, 2024
Excellent care. Quick appointment confirmation. Resolved my issue. All employees are knowldegeable and cordial. Dr. Rawlinson is great.
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BM
Feb 5, 2024
Dr Rawlinson is attentive, friendly and thorough. He answers all my questions and cares about my eyes and my comfort.
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DH
Feb 1, 2024
Great place, great service, great Doctors. Well satisfied!!!!!
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LR
Feb 1, 2024
Very efficient and knowledgeable. Explanations are clear and concise. Thank Dr. Ryker & Staff!
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WB
Jan 26, 2024
He's the best. We have used Dr. Barron since he moved to Grand Haven to start his practice
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JC
Jan 22, 2024
My exam was conducted in a friendly and professional manner. I always look forward to meeting with Dr. Barron and his staff.
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LL
Jan 19, 2024
I really like everyone.theyre so nice.dr Metzger is super
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DW
Dec 28, 2023
Was taken care of by a group of lovely ladies to do all the medical information and exams. After they finished, Dr. Webster came in presented all the information I would need to make my decision on whether to get cataract surgery and which lenses I would need. Was very happy with all the staff and Dr. Webster.
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GW
Dec 27, 2023
Very nice and the people are very friendly and thoughtful
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PW
Dec 24, 2023
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JK
Dec 23, 2023
Friendly knowledgeable takes time to answer questions
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TF
Dec 16, 2023
Wonderful staff and very kind Doctor.
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KA
Dec 14, 2023
Dr. Webster has helped me for many years and has always done a very excellent job. Dr. Webster cares about patients.
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RV
Dec 5, 2023
Every thing couldn't have went any better! Everyone is so very nice to deal with at your Grand Haven office. Hope everyone has a Blessed Christmas! God Bless.
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JH
Nov 22, 2023
Dr Webster is kind, professional, informative and just great in every way. I have went to her for many years and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend Dr Webster.
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JP
Nov 8, 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Webster for several years. When I was ready to have cataract surgery, she was very helpful in the planning of which kind of replacement lenses would work best and the timing of the surgeries. I recently returned to the office as I felt that my vision wasn’t as clear as post operative. She diagnosed secondary cataracts and we have a plan to correct that issue. I have the upmost respect for Dr. Webster and a, very thankful that I was referred to her.
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DR
Oct 23, 2023
Dr. Rawlinson is caring and thorough. I am very grateful to him for successful cataract surgery and care for my eyes.
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MM
Oct 8, 2023
Dr. Rawlinson and I are still optimistic about improving the quality of vision in my right eye. We now have a plan and are moving in a positive direction.
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Oct 7, 2023
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RC
Oct 1, 2023
Great service
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SS
Sep 30, 2023
Wonderful experience, very professional people.They take time to answer my questions and it is so appreciated!
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GS
Sep 29, 2023
Very professional, very thorough. I would recommend them to anyone. Very pleasant experience.
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JJ
Sep 28, 2023
Dr Rawlinson is a very carrying Dr and helped calm my anxiety about the surgery by explaining in detail. I would highly recommend Dr Rawlinson.
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Jun 27, 2023
After losing Dr. Pascavis (so sad), I am relieved to have found Dr. Metzger! I was very pleased with the N. Muskegon Office and the staff there.
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D.L.
Five Stars

Dr. Lee Webster is a very knowledgeable doctor. She and her staff are very warm, friendly and concerned with giving you the best eye care they can. Dr. Webster recently did cataract surgery on both my eyes, correcting my near-sightedness in the process. I love being able to drive or watch TV now without the need for glasses and I couldn't be happier with Dr. Webster and Shoreline Vision.

B.B.
Five Stars

My recent visits to Shoreline Vision for Cataract surgeries was in all respects the best overall medical experience I have had in all my years. As an engineering professional I appreciated the facility’s organization and smooth processes. The staff was very informative, caring, and knowledgeable in the sequence, hands on performance, and timing of both procedures. Good job Shoreline Vision and thank you to Doc. R. and all the staff there who helped me through my great vision improvement.

D.B.
Five Stars

I find Dr. Rawlinson very personable, patient, and informative. I had cataract surgery and was very nervous. He answered all my questions and treated me with the utmost kindness.

A.M.
Five Stars

Highly recommend Shoreline Vision whether you're looking for an eye examination/checkup or surgery. I have used this practice and Dr. Rawlinson for both -- my yearly eye exams and my cataract surgery and laser surgery. I went to Shoreline Vision after a bad experience at a very well known vision center in Grand Rapids. As the saying goes, "bigger is not always better" and I learned that the hard way. The staff and services at Shoreline Vision are exceptional.

J.M.
Five Stars

Expert professional care with Dr. Joel Oltean. Successful cataract surgery on both eyes. Long time patient. Nice waiting rooms, clean restrooms. Before Covid-19 a nice coffee & tea bar was available. Friendly, efficient staff.

J.G.
Five Stars

Excellent pre-op and post-op appointments. Dr. Barron is an excellent surgeon and cataract surgery went incredibly well. I would highly recommend Dr. Barron to anyone in need of eye surgery.

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