Cataract Surgery in Sharpstown

Cataract Surgery in Sharpstown

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(713) 774-1124

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. Lifetime Eyecare & Contact Lens Center 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 Sharpstown 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 Lifetime Eyecare & Contact Lens Center.

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. 03, 2024
Dr. Chin is very knowledgeable, caring, and responsible. His staff members are friendly and efficien... t. The office is clean and nice. Very pleasant experience.
- Sep. 30, 2024
Dr. Allen H. Chen provides comprehensive and is very knowledgeable. He has been my optometrist for a... Lifetime.
- Sep. 25, 2024
Good customer service and very knowledgeable staff that gives optimal care
- Sep. 19, 2024
Amazing Dr and staff. I’ve been coming here since the 1990’s, always a pleasant experience.
- Sep. 18, 2024
Dr. Allen Jr and his staff are the best. Excellent service😊
- Sep. 16, 2024
Dr. Allen Chin is one of the best optometrist in Houston. Great honest friendly doctor with plenty ... of experience.
- Aug. 31, 2024
They care about the customer and will go over and beyond for customer service.
- Aug. 25, 2024
I have been going to Dr Chin Sr. since I was 14 - 15 yrs old. Still the first class Eye care center... .
- Aug. 16, 2024
Both doctors and staff are amazing. They are helpful, prices are reasonable, good hours and they go... over and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with your glasses.
- Aug. 12, 2024
The doctors and staff are always thorough, patient, and helpful! I have been a patient of Dr. Chin's... for more than 40 years and have always experienced a superb level of care.
- Aug. 08, 2024
40 years of reliable care and service. Both doctors have kind demeanors and engage the patient in de... cisions.
- Jul. 16, 2024
Great service, fair pricing and nice location. The staff is really friendly and attentive.
- Jun. 24, 2024
Excellent eye care. Knowledgeable and efficient. I've been a patient of Dr. Allen Chin and his fat... her for about 20 years. Always a great experience.
- Jun. 20, 2024
Doctor Chin Sr. has been my optometrist for 40+ years. He has provided exceptional eye care for myse... lf and family over many years. I have recently been informed that Lifetime Eyecare is now under new ownership. As a retired business owner I know a company is only as good as those who manage the company and the staff providing the services. I understand that Dr. Chin will retire at some point in the future and I presume his son will still practice at Lifetime Eyecare. I have recommended this practice to my family and friends for many years. I will continue to recommend Lifetime Eyecare as long as our eye care health is undertaken with the same measure of consideration and integrity as provided by Dr. Chin Sr. over the decades past.
- Jun. 17, 2024
I've been a customer here for over 15 years. My experiences are always positive. I love both Dr Ch... ins and the staff is always so polite and friendly. Great job guys - keep doing what you do!
- Jun. 15, 2024
Very personable experience
- Jun. 13, 2024
Great experience at this place. Everyone is professional and you don’t feel rushed.
- Jun. 07, 2024
Dr. Chin, Sr., Karen and Irene are top notch. Very good experience.
- May. 24, 2024
Best Ever!!! I was fortunate enough to have been referred to the younger Dr. Chin by one of my stude... nts. I have been a very satisfied patient for over 5 years now. This is one of the kindest and most knowledgeable professionals, I have ever dealt with (I'm in my 60s and 2X retired). I am so happy that I had enough sense to listen to that sweet and sincere little 6th grade student that day in my classroom. It was truly one of my smartest moments. Dr. Allen Chin is amazing!
- May. 19, 2024
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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • BCBS Federal Employee Program
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • VSP
  • Spectera
  • Versant Health
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Part B

Want to see clearly again?

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

(713) 774-1124

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