Before cataract surgery at Austin Eye, a series of precise, high-tech tests helps your ophthalmologist plan every detail of your procedure. These diagnostics allow your surgeon to select the best intraocular lens (IOL), correct subtle visual distortions, and ensure the safest, most accurate results possible. Our team of board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists, led by practice CEO Dr. Shannon Wong, uses […]
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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 […]
Read more...Top Signs You Might Need Cataract Surgery Sooner Than You Think
Cataracts typically develop around age 40-50, but it’s rare to experience symptoms at that point. Over the years, cataracts continue growing slowly – and that’s why the symptoms can sneak up on you. By age 65, many people experience significant vision impairment due to cataracts. Because the symptoms can be so sneaky, you might not […]
Read more...3 Reasons to Choose Premium Cataract Surgery for Better Vision
Cataract surgery is necessary to restore your vision and prevent blindness. Whether you choose a standard monofocal IOL (intraocular lens implant) or a premium lens implant, you will see more clearly after cataract removal with more vibrant colors and no double vision. However, the IOL you choose will affect your quality of life in the […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...The Link Between Diabetes and Cataracts: Why You Need Annual Eye Exams
Anyone with diabetes will learn that the disease brings with it a host of side effects affecting various organs. That includes eye conditions such as cataracts, a major cause of impaired vision in diabetics. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye explain the link between diabetes and cataracts.
Read more...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 […]
Read more...Advances in Multifocal IOLs
As cataract surgical procedures and product design technology continue to advance, patients have more choices than ever for the intraocular lenses (IOL) that restore clear vision by replacing the eye’s clouded natural lenses. These new options provide clarity of vision across a range of distances, while offering a comfortable lens that never wears out and […]
Read more...Do Certain Eye Diseases Run in Families?
There is scientific evidence showing that some eye diseases are partially attributed to genetic factors. This means if you have a family history of certain eye diseases, you have a higher risk of developing these diseases. Here, the team at Austin Eye discusses common eye diseases that run in families and what you can do […]
Read more...5 Things to Know About Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens that results in blurred vision. As the cataract continues to develop, it can result in more serious vision problems unless it is properly treated. In this post, the team of board-certified ophthalmologists at Austin Eye discusses five things that you should know about cataracts.
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The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute

The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, recently created at the Dell Medical School, is poised to become a leading-edge center for training future ophthalmologists and providing patients with the best medical and surgical eye care possible.
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