Cataract Surgery in Fort Worth

Cataract Surgery in Fort Worth

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(817) 750-2233

Don’t Let Cataracts Cloud Your Vision

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.

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What Are Cataracts?

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.

The most common symptoms include:
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Trouble seeing at night
  • Sensitivity to glare
  • Colored halos around lights
  • Colors appearing more faded
  • Requiring brighter light for reading

When to Get Cataract Surgery

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. Eagle Ranch Vision 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.

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Benefits of Cataract 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.


How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery

  • 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

What Happens During Cataract Surgery

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.
What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery After-Care

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After surgery, you may feel a bit drowsy as an after-effect of the sedative. Your eye doctor will prescribe eye drops to prevent infection, inflammation and to reduce pressure within your eye. The surgeon may recommend that you wear an eye patch for a few days after your surgery and the protective shield when you sleep during the recovery period. Make sure to avoid rubbing your eyes or touching them unless necessary.

A day after cataract surgery, we'll provide a post-operative eye exam to make sure that all is well. Your Fort Worth optometrist will further perform a series of follow-up exams in the weeks and months to come. If determined that you require corrective lenses following your cataract surgery, we'll make sure you get the proper prescription.


Cataract Surgery Management FAQs

What are side effects of cataract surgery?

While side effects are rare, there are some issues that people commonly encounter in the days after surgery, as the eyes heal.

  • Dry eye
  • Feeling that something is in the eye
  • Blurry vision
  • Light sensitivity

If any of these side effects do not subside within a week or two, please contact Eagle Ranch Vision.

Can I delay cataract surgery

You can delay cataract surgery, but keep in mind that your vision will likely worsen the longer you put off the procedure.

When is cataract surgery not recommended?

Cataract patients who also have age-related macular degeneration or retinal detachment may not respond well to cataract surgery and the new lens may not correct vision.

Can cataract surgery give me 20/20 vision?

If you had great vision before developing cataracts, it’s likely that cataract surgery will restore your sight. Moreover, the IOL inserted into your eye can be designed to correct refractive errors, providing you with clear vision.

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- Oct. 14, 2024
Great experience, little wait, doctors were fast friendly and efficient. The best experience I’ve ... had at an eye doctor.
- Oct. 14, 2024
Got me in for an urgent need! I am always delighted by the services they provide. Saw Dr. Aston, and... he is always so pleasant. A job well done!
- Oct. 03, 2024
Dr Aston is amazing
- Sep. 23, 2024
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- Sep. 20, 2024
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- Sep. 19, 2024
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- Sep. 13, 2024
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- Sep. 12, 2024
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- Sep. 10, 2024
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- Sep. 10, 2024
Fantastic place with fantastic people that work there. Always always kind and helpful
- Sep. 07, 2024
Our wait time upon check in for our appointment was minimal. All of the staff was very friendly with... my 9yo son. A large selection of frames. Would recommend.
- Sep. 06, 2024
My entire family comes here and we love it. I’ve seen all the providers because I like them all. I... f you’re looking for a good eye doctor’s office, you won’t be disappointed at Eagle Ranch Vision Source.
- Aug. 30, 2024
By far the most knowledgeable and courteous vision place I have gone too. They sit down and explain... all options to you and they help you choose best option available to you. Will always go here for my vision checks.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Lisa is “ AMAZING!” We have been coming to Eagle Mountain vision for years and always enjoy Lis... a. She is professional, patient, extremely knowledgeable. We love, Lisa.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Dr. Aston and his staff are great. No wait time and very thorough. Excellent experience as always.
- Aug. 27, 2024
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- Aug. 21, 2024
Would never go to a different Eye Doctor, you all are so wonderful, kind, helpful and considerate!
- Aug. 17, 2024
Friendly people and doctors!!! Very good drs!! All of them. Little time wait ! Only about 10 min
- Aug. 16, 2024
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- Aug. 15, 2024
Great place. Everyone very professional and no wait time. Very easy to come and get a check up or wh... at ever the issue is. I’ve been coming back for several years. Jerry

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  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Want to see clearly again?

Contact us today for pre-operative and post-operative care

(817) 750-2233

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