Laser Cataract Surgery
Your eyes are like fingerprints. They are particular to you alone. You deserve a treatment that’s tailored to the unique anatomy of your eyes. At Houston LASIK & Eye, we utilize the latest laser technology to bring new levels of customization to cataract surgery, as well as unparalleled precision, accuracy, and predictability of the outcome. Cataracts affect millions of Americans, typically 50 years and older. This progressive disease impairs your vision and, ultimately, the quality of your life. It cannot be corrected with spectacles and, if left untreated, can lead to blindness. This doesn’t have to be the case. Cataracts are treatable, and now (more than ever) is the best time to get treatment for cataracts. Houston LASIK & Eye is pleased to offer laser cataract surgery, a revolutionary bladeless procedure that removes cataract-clouded natural lenses and restores clear vision to patients.
Our eye care practice is also pleased to offer an array of premium (lifestyle) intraocular lenses to replace your natural lens and at the same time correct secondary vision problems, such as hyperopia, presbyopia, and myopia, in a single procedure.
Houston LASIK & Eye offers the following FDA-approved premium IOLs:
- Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (STAAR)
- Toric Intraocular Lens (AcrySof, STAAR)
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens (ReSTOR)
- Accommodating Intraocular Lens (Crystalens, Trulign)
If you live in Houston, Sugar Land, or Pearland, and have cataracts or know someone in need of cataract surgery, contact Houston LASIK & Eye. Our experienced cataract surgeon and the advanced optometric team have the skills and knowledge to help treat cataracts and restore vision to those in need.
What is Laser Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is the removal of the natural lens of the eye that has been clouded by cataracts and then replacing it with an artificial lens. In traditional cataract surgery, the eye surgeon manually creates an incision in the eye using a diamond blade. High-Frequency ultrasound is then used to break up cataracts and the tiny pieces are vacuumed out with a fine tube. The success of the procedure largely depends on the skill and experience of the cataract surgeon.
The new computer-guided laser cataract surgery removes the variability of surgeon experience out of the picture. In a laser cataract surgery, your surgeon uses an imaging technology called optical coherence tomography (OCT), allowing them to create a treatment plan that is precise and customized to your eye.
Instead of a knife, the surgeon then uses a computer-controlled femtosecond laser to create corneal incisions and break up the cataract. The fragments are removed from the eye with suction.
The femtosecond laser used in laser cataract surgery offers a level of accuracy and safety that far exceeds manual surgery methods. It is less invasive, allowing your eyes to heal much faster afterward.
Am I a Laser Cataract Surgery Candidate?
If you have cataracts, you are a potential candidate for laser cataract surgery.. People who have cataracts generally experience blurred vision, clouded vision, and light sensitivity. Cataracts typically affect people 50 years and older, although anyone may develop it at any age.
Laser Cataract Surgery Procedure & Intraocular Lens (IOL)
Laser cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that is painless and lasts only a few minutes. Before the surgery, you will be given eye drops to numb the pain. After the natural lens of the eye is removed, an intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted by the surgeon to provide you a new vision.
Our practice offers a variety of lenses for patients to choose from, which allow patients to see at different distances and customize vision to best fit their lifestyle. Types of lenses offered at Houston LASIK & Eye include Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Accommodative Intraocular Lenses, and Toric Intraocular Lenses.
Laser Cataract Surgery Recovery
After the procedure, you will be provided with an eye patch to wear overnight, as well as eye drops to prevent infection and inflammation. You will need someone to drive you home after the surgery, but after 24 hours, you will already enjoy your new, clear vision. Total recovery takes about two weeks.
Houston LASIK & Eye is dedicated to bringing you the most advanced and safest option in eye surgery. If you are seeking cataract surgery in Houston, contact us to learn more about laser the procedure with Dr. Amjad Khokhar. To learn more about laser cataract surgery financing and payment options, view our cataract surgery financing page.
