Cataract Surgery in Northwest El Paso

Over 50% of people aged 65 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes. As the cataract progresses, vision deteriorates, leading to a decreased quality of life. Fortunately, cataract surgery can easily treat this condition.

Cataracts are cloudy patches that develop on the lens of your eye. Cataracts can cause blurred or double vision, may increase light sensitivity and interfere with driving, especially at night. Without cataract surgery, millions of people around the world would be unable to see clearly.

As we evaluate your eye health and vision, we'll carefully examine your lens for signs of cataract formation. If a cataract is detected and the clouding is causing visual disruption, our optometrist will refer you to a trusted surgeon for cataract surgery. West Texas Optometry will be there for you, providing pre and post cataract surgery care.

As the condition begins to seriously impair your vision and adversely affects your daily life, impacting your ability to read, drive, watch TV or recognize faces, you should seriously consider surgery.

• High success rate

  Cataract surgery, one of the world's most commonly performed surgeries, has a 95% success rate.

• Quick and convenient

  This procedure can take just 30 to 45 minutes in an outpatient setting or hospital.

• Prevents other eye problems

  Removing cataracts can reduce the risk of eye inflammation and pressure inside the eye–a leading cause of glaucoma.

• Rapid recovery time

  Patients start seeing more clearly within a few days. Colors may seem brighter thanks to the new, clear lens.

• Apply antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eyedrops a few days before surgery if instructed to by your eye doctor
• Arrange for a ride after the surgery, since you won't be able to drive
• Wash your face in the morning of the procedure and don't wear eye makeup, strong perfumes or aftershave

Cataract surgery removes your natural cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to improve and restore vision. This common and very safe procedure is performed by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) on an outpatient basis.

• The eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) will perform cataract surgery on one eye at a time. That means that you will come in for another surgery on the second eye. The procedure is brief and typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
• The eye doctor will place drops into your eyes to numb them and dilate your pupils. Though you'll be conscious during the procedure, you may be offered a sedative to help you remain calm. The eye surgeon will then remove your natural lens and replace it with the IOL. You should feel no pain or discomfort thanks to the anesthetic.