Category: Cataract Surgery

Is Same-Day Bilateral Cataract Surgery Right For You?

Facing cataract surgery? You might have more options than you think. Same-day bilateral cataract surgery is gaining attention for making recovery faster, easier, and less stressful. Before you decide how to move forward, it’s important to understand if it’s the right fit for you. When most people think of cataract surgery, they assume it’s a one-eye-at-a-time approach, […]

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Can Cataracts Come Back After Cataract Surgery?

Most of us develop cataracts eventually. Cataract surgery is the go-to solution for restoring clear, precise eyesight as the lens clouding worsens and disrupts your daily life. The surgery involves removing and replacing the clouded lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) containing your prescription. For many people, their new IOL allows them to see clearly […]

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Hydrus Microstent: A Minimally Invasive Procedure That Treats Glaucoma and Cataracts at the Same Time

Over the years, treatment for glaucoma has evolved significantly. Instead of performing invasive surgeries and dispensing endless supplies of medicated eye drops, some eye doctors have made the shift to forms of MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery) that provide effective treatment with less recovery. At Austin Eye, Dr. Shannon Wong and his fellow eye doctors […]

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Enjoy 2023 With Clear Eyesight After Cataract Surgery

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 […]

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What Life with Untreated Cataracts Is Like

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 […]

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