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– Mirta J.

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– Katharine F.

Cataracts

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, and feel that you are no longer able to enjoy your daily activities as you used to, then it may be time to remove your cataracts and replace them with an intraocular lens implant (IOL).

COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CATARACTS INCLUDE:

  • Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription.
  • Need for brighter light for reading and other activities.
  • Increasing difficulty with vision at night.
  • Clouded, blurred or dim vision.
  • Seeing “halos” around lights.
  • Fading or yellowing of colors.
  • Sensitivity to light and glare.

WHAT IS A CATARACT?

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see the expression on a friend’s face.

Most cataracts develop slowly and don’t disturb your eyesight early on. But with time, cataracts will eventually interfere with your vision.

At first, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help you deal with cataracts. But if impaired vision interferes with your usual activities, you might need cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure.

Factors that increase your risk of cataracts include:

  • Increasing age
  • Diabetes
  • Excessive exposure to sunlight
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure
  • Previous eye injury or inflammation
  • Previous eye surgery
  • Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications
  • Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol

THE CATARACT PROCEDURE

Exciting new options for cataract lens implants include the PanOptix Multifocal Lens and the Acrysof Toric IOL.

New Braunfels Vision Center is one of the first ophthalmology clinics in Texas to offer the ORA System for cataract surgery. Speak with our doctors to learn how the ORA system is improving cataract surgery outcomes and reducing our patients’ dependence on glasses.

The procedure is performed at Christus Santa Rosa Surgical Center New Braunfels. Our patients remain awake and comfortable during their procedure and are able to return home within minutes of having surgery.

WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?

If you are curious as to whether you may need cataract surgery, schedule a cataract evaluation with Dr. Smith or Dr. Levar.

Schedule a Cataracts Consultation

New Braunfels Vision Clinic is your local solution for exceptional vision care. Schedule a cataracts consultation today and learn about our procedure.
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