Cataract Care in Southern Pines, NC
Eye providers for cataracts, from first blurry signs to surgical care.
18 providers in Southern Pines
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
Understanding cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's clear lens that blocks light from reaching the back of the eye, making vision blurry, colors faded, glare harsher, and night vision harder. Age is the main driver; by age 80, more than half of Americans have had a cataract or cataract surgery. Diabetes, eye injuries, steroid use, smoking, and sun exposure add risk.
Cataracts typically develop slowly, and surgery, the only way to remove one, is usually timed to your life: when the cataract starts interfering with reading, driving, or the things you need your eyes for.
Finding the right provider
Optometrists commonly detect cataracts at routine eye exams and track them over time; ophthalmologists evaluate for surgery and perform it, replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one. Referrals between the two are routine. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status for both, and the guides below cover specialty referrals for military families and veterans.
Cataracts change vision gradually. Sudden vision loss, a curtain over part of your vision, or a burst of new floaters and flashes is a different, urgent problem: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Providers in Southern Pines
See all 18Zeina Abdelnour Haddad, MD
Zeina Abdelnour Haddad, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help maintain your eye health and quality of life.
Winston Joseph Garris, MD
Winston Joseph Garris, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to his community.
Tarra Wright Millender, MD
Tarra Wright Millender, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the region.
Tania Paul, MD
Tania Paul, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the region.
Robert Allan Sharpe, MD
Robert Allan Sharpe, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to his community.
Richard Blair Phinney, MD
Richard Blair Phinney, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care services for patients seeking vision treatment and management.
Molly Mccarthy Walsh, MD
Molly McCarthy Walsh, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to her community.
Lisa Vogel Sitterson, MD
Lisa Vogel Sitterson, MD, is an ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Kendall Whitfield Wannamaker, MD
Kendall Whitfield Wannamaker, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Wannamaker provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Karen Brown Ashley, MD
Karen Brown Ashley, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and treatment for a range of vision concerns.
John Wesley French, MD
Dr. John Wesley French is an ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Jeffrey Jason White, MD
Jeffrey Jason White, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to the local community.
Gregory Julian Mincey, MD
Gregory Julian Mincey, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to his patients in the area.
Daniel Kent Messner, MD
Daniel Kent Messner, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care services to help maintain and improve vision health.
Carolina Eye Associates PA — Ophthalmology
Carolina Eye Associates Inc provides ophthalmology services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision health for the local community.
Arghavan Almony, MD
Arghavan Almony, MD, is an ophthalmologist located in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Almony provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Anna Frances Fakadej, MD
Anna Frances Fakadej, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and treatment for a variety of vision concerns.
Andrew David Coggin, MD
Andrew David Coggin, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and treatment for a range of vision concerns. Patients can contact his office to learn more about services and schedule an appointment.
Common questions
Do cataracts always need surgery?
No; many are simply monitored until they interfere with daily life. Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract, and a clinician helps time it to when vision problems actually affect your reading, driving, or work.
Optometrist or ophthalmologist for cataracts?
Optometrists commonly detect and monitor cataracts at routine exams; ophthalmologists evaluate for and perform surgery. The referral between them is routine, and both appear in this directory.
Which vision changes are urgent?
Sudden vision loss, a curtain across part of your vision, or a sudden burst of floaters and flashes; these aren't cataract symptoms and need immediate care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
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