Introducing

Advanced Cataract Surgery in San Antonio

What is cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery, performed by a Board-Certified ophthalmologist, is one of the most performed and safest outpatient surgeries worldwide, boasting a high success rate and offering the potential to restore clear, vibrant vision that has been impaired by cataracts. Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded lens of the eye, using an advanced ultrasonic vibration technology called phacoemulsification, and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens implant, known as an intraocular lens (IOL).

Opting for cataract surgery to cure your blurred vision can be a transformative decision, significantly enhancing your quality of life and independence. Advances in technology mean that cataract surgery is now more precise and customizable than ever before, with various lens options that can correct additional vision issues, such as nearsightedness or astigmatism. Cataract surgery is typically performed as an outpatient surgery, using local anesthesia, and is renowned for its high success rate, safety, and quick recovery times.

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When to have cataract surgery?

Choosing cataract surgery is a step towards reclaiming your vivid view of the world, dramatically improving both your independence and overall enjoyment of life. Cataract treatment comes into play when the visual impairment caused by cataracts begins to hinder everyday activities — be it driving, reading, or simply navigating through lower light scenarios. It's a decision tailored to how cataract symptoms affect you personally, focusing on enhancing your quality of life rather than adhering to rigid criteria regarding the cataract's development.

While cataract surgery is often a part of senior eye care, some individuals choose to undergo vision correction surgery early on, assuring they will not have to worry about cataracts later on. Rest assured, our skilled eye specialist will thoroughly evaluate how cataracts are impacting your visual acuity and lifestyle, guiding you towards cataract surgery as a solution custom tailored specifically to your needs. This isn't just about seeing better; it's about living better.

The Personalized Approach

We will customize a plan and lens that fits your individual eye health needs, budget, and lifestyle goals.

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Light-Adjustable Lens (LAL)

The first and only lens that can be adjusted in the eye, after cataract surgery. Precise UV light treatments adjust the shape of the Light Adjustable Lens, giving you truly custom vision best suited for your unique lifestyle needs.

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Multifocal/Toric

Multifocal lenses work like an “in-house” bifocal lens for the eye to accurately distribute light at any distance, creating clear vision at any distance. Toric lenses correct for significant astigmatism, and offer precise astigmatism correction and high-quality vision at all distances.

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Monofocal

A monofocal lens provides the clearest vision at one distance. It is set to focus for up close, medium range or distance vision. Most people have them set for clear distance vision.

Cataract Surgery Plan & Procedure

Step 1- Comprehensive Cataract Evaluation with Dr. Trinidad

Step 2- Customize Your Lens Implant Choice with Dr. Trinidad

Step 3- Enjoy a Brighter & Clearer Future!

Schedule A Cataract Consultation.

 FAQs

  • Not everyone develops cataracts or needs cataract surgery. By the age of 80, at least half of your peers will already have or had cataracts.

  • It’s time to think about cataract surgery when your vision and daily activities are becoming impaired, including trouble reading or driving. Noticing glare that prevents you from driving, especially at night, is also a sign that it may be time for surgery. Blurriness, distortion, and difficulty perceiving contrast are also signs to visit your eye doctor for an exam and talk about cataract removal.

  • The most common type of cataract surgery, called phacoemulsification, takes as little as ten minutes to access the lens by traditional or laser incision, break it up, remove it, and insert a replacement lens or IOL. The total visit on the day of surgery is usually about two-and-a-half hours.

  • In addition to permanently restoring your vision quality, early cataract surgery, performed on immature cataracts, can be simpler with a shorter recovery. Avoid waiting until they reach the hyper-mature stage, when your vision is significantly affected as the surgery will be more complicated.

  • With no other conditions, cataract surgery including a replacement IOL can give you 20/20 vision. Depending on which option you choose, you may still need glasses both for distance and near to achieve 20/20 vision.

  • Sometimes, we can improve a patient’s vision temporarily by updating their eyeglass prescription. However, there is no way to reverse cataracts without surgery. Cataracts develop naturally over time and tens of millions of people have cataract surgery each year because it’s their best option for restoring clear sight.

  • Recovery from cataract surgery is fairly quick in most cases. Patients should expect blurred vision right after the surgery though with improvement over the course of about one week. Redness or bruising on the eye is normal as well which will improve over a few days. You’ll visit the doctor after about a day to check on progress, and be fully recovered, in most cases, within a month. Patients must also avoid lifting anything weighing over 20 pounds and bending at the waist for 1 week after surgery.

    Once you have undergone cataract surgery, your vision should start becoming clearer within a few days. During the recovery time, your eyes will gradually adjust to your IOL, meaning that your vision might be a little blurry as your eyes heal. However, your vision will clear up with time, and any discomfort will go away as you recover. Most patients’ eyes typically heal within two weeks after surgery.

  • Patients who have cataract surgery do not say that it was painful. Most say that they experienced some discomfort.

  • No, your vision loss is not permanent. During cataract surgery, your surgeon will remove the natural lens and replace it with an artificial one. The lens is what allows you to have clear vision after cataract surgery.