Cataract Surgery in Westside

Cataract Surgery in Westside

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(281) 347-0004

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. Bird's Eye View Optometry - Tanglewood 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 Westside 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 Bird's Eye View Optometry - Tanglewood.

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 18, 2024
The staff was SO friendly and helpful! The selection is great and the establishment is very clean an... d decorated so well. Also had my daughter for her first eye check up and they were so patient with her and really helped make it a great first experience for her. This location is a little out of the way for me, but it was the only location available in my network with 4 availabilities for my family and I. It was absolutely worth the extra distance though. Highly recommend!!
- Aug. 04, 2024
I had to go in last minute due to an eye issue. They were able to get me in on a Saturday. Everyon... e was so nice and friendly. Definitely recommend them.
- Jul. 08, 2024
Have gone to Bird's Eye for several years. Dr. Byrd is no longer there but the new doctor and staff ... were equally good, friendly and efficient.
- May. 12, 2024
Dr Bird took great care of my earlier prescription issues and the staff was very helpful assisting m... e in selecting a nice frame for my glasses.
- Mar. 16, 2024
Dr. Correos is excellent. She really makes you comfortable and is very patient. She exudes positive ... energy and makes sure you don’t feel rushed. The staff like Emily and Marianne are very friendly, helpful and professional. Their office is clean, bright and easy on the eye. Love this place!
- Jan. 16, 2024
Excellent experience and care
- Dec. 15, 2023
Dr Correos provided perfect analysis and clear instructions in a comforting, understanding manner
- Dec. 12, 2023
Awesome staff, fast yet thorough service, super friendly
- Dec. 11, 2023
Everyone is so kind and warm. With so many options to pick from there’s a frame for you.
- Nov. 19, 2023
Everyone was extremely kind & knowledgable. I didn't feel rushed like I have before in most Dr's off... ices. I'm so happy with my new glasses & contacts prescription. Will definitely be returning!
- Oct. 12, 2023
Great experience here. Dr Bird was thorough and fast. Also loved that I didn’t have to wait around... , they started on time and got me in immediately. Also shout out to the staff that helped me pick out my glasses frames. She really tried to work with me to get it 100% covered by my insurance. She also leveled out my frame since one ear is lower than the other. Pleasant and fast staff!
- Sep. 04, 2023
I completely recommend this optometrist. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the doctor has ... a great attitude and she is not afraid on recommending better things.
- Sep. 03, 2023
Great experience all the way around!
- Aug. 19, 2023
Wonderful and efficient staff! I needed glasses for an upcoming drivers license renewal and had not... been to an optometrist for a long time. The process was simple and fast!
- Aug. 12, 2023
Great!
- Jul. 14, 2023
Excelent patient friendly staff and Dr Bird has strong knowledge to guide the patient on next steps
- Jun. 28, 2023
Highly recommend
- Apr. 13, 2023
Love Dr. Bird and her staff!
- Mar. 01, 2023
Love this place! Great doctors and staff. I recently ordered contacts and the manufacturer kept exte... nding the back order date. Chrissy, the manager, went above and beyond to continuously order trials so that I would have contacts while she pushed the manufacturer to fulfill my order. Highly recommend!
- Feb. 14, 2023
I am very happy with glasses, the doctors and staff are great!!!

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Westside

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • EyeMed
  • Medicare
  • Metlife Vision
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

Want to see clearly again?

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

(281) 347-0004

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