Category: Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is necessary to restore your vision and prevent blindness. Whether you choose a standard monofocal IOL (intraocular lens implant) or a premium lens implant, you will see more clearly after cataract removal with more vibrant colors and no double vision. However, the IOL you choose will affect your quality of life in the […]

Live long enough, and you are virtually certain to develop cataracts. The lens of the eye clouds, resulting in blurry vision. Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the U.S. During this operation, the natural lens is replaced with an artificial lens. When it comes to deciding on a lens for […]

Whether you struggle with early cataract symptoms or have significant daily challenges due to blurry vision, cataract surgery can give you a new look on life in 2023. At Austin Eye, our board-certified ophthalmologists use the most advanced techniques and technologies to renew vision and improve visual clarity. Our offices provide several types of cataract […]

Anyone with diabetes will learn that the disease brings with it a host of side effects affecting various organs. That includes eye conditions such as cataracts, a major cause of impaired vision in diabetics. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye explain the link between diabetes and cataracts.

You can expect specific vision changes as you get older. Most adults require reading glasses in their late 40s and 50s, and nearly half of the population will develop cataracts by age 75. While you can quickly adapt to needing reading glasses because of the natural loss of near vision that comes with age, living […]

Technology has given patients more time and flexibility when scheduling cataract surgery. Before the newest laser techniques, patients were advised to wait until a cataract was said to be “ripe” — mature enough to be easily removed from the surface of the eye. Now cataracts can be removed at any stage of development.  Below, the […]

As cataract surgical procedures and product design technology continue to advance, patients have more choices than ever for the intraocular lenses (IOL) that restore clear vision by replacing the eye’s clouded natural lenses. These new options provide clarity of vision across a range of distances, while offering a comfortable lens that never wears out and […]