Cataract Surgery in Pearland

Cataract Surgery in Pearland

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(281) 997-2015

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. Pearland Professional Vision 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 Pearland 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 Pearland Professional Vision.

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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- Mar. 30, 2024
Wow! We are so impressed with the doctor and office staff at Pearland Professional Vision. They were... so kind and professional with my daughter and made her feel immediately at ease.
- Mar. 28, 2023
The doctor was so nice and so patient with us! 10/10 I highly recommend!!! We most definitely will ... be coming back!
- Apr. 28, 2022
Very friendly, clean and professional environment. In and out in less than an hour.
- Apr. 28, 2022
I have been going to this practice for several years and it’s because of Dr. Amie Gisbert. I can�... �t say enough good things about Dr.Amie and the great staff at Pearland Professional Vision. If you are looking for excellent medical care for any problems with your eyesight, do yourself a favor and go see Dr. Amie Gisbert.
- Apr. 27, 2022
Dr Amie is so patient and knowledgeable. She is very thorough and an overall nice person. The staff ... is great. The wait time is short. I recommend anyone to Pearland Professional Vision.
- Apr. 23, 2022
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- Apr. 19, 2022
I will always recommend Pearland Professional Vision to everyone! Dr. Amie Gisbert is absolutely ama... zing, and I haven’t gone to any other optometrist in the past 10ish years.
- Apr. 14, 2022
Life saver! Amie is amazing I had a piece of me metal in my eye is amazing she was fast and very gen... tle she had removed the metal within 5 minutes of being in her office. She was very informable and an absolute sweetheart. Thank yall very much saved my day!
- Mar. 31, 2022
Love going here, get excited every time I have an eye appointment scheduled. 10/10
- Mar. 21, 2022
Dr. Amie was my eye doctor when I had blue cross blue shield. When I got pregnant I knew I was going... to go see her no matter the cost because I needed glasses because my son broke them and I knew I was going to need them once my baby came. Dr. Amie had told me to see a specialist when I had blue cross because there was something on my retina and she wanted the retina specialist to watch it and decide what he wanted to do. I got scared and neglected the situation bc my insurance was going to finish anways. Fast forward to May 2021, Dr. Amie said I had a retinal detachment and needed to go to er immediately she sent me to Ben Taub because of my insurance situation. She gave me her personal number in case anything happened and they wouldn't see me even though her family was going on VACATION! She has always been so nice and knowledgeable and had I not gone to see her I probably would have lost my vision permenatly in my left eye. I am so grateful for her and her staff,she saved my eyes. 💜
- Mar. 19, 2022
Only place I would ever go! I am a lifer!
- Mar. 17, 2022
Professional staff and doctor. Dr. Gisbert was wonderful. She's very knowledgeable and personable. S... he patiently listened and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend her services.
- Mar. 15, 2022
Extremely satisfied for our family
- Feb. 28, 2022
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- Feb. 26, 2022
Dr Gisbert is amazing and super personable! Highly recommend for any age. Thank you Dr Gisbert and T... eam!
- Feb. 23, 2022
Dr. Amie is always so smooth with my eye exams. She’s the sweetest and really knows what she is do... ing. She treats you as her friend not really a patient. Thank you Dr. Amie for being so attentive and caring.
- Feb. 05, 2022
Went to this business while living in Houston. Had great service. Have since moved to Dallas and sta... rted using an eye doctor there. Not happy with them. Started scheduling a road trip to Houston for eye exams, worth the trip!
- Feb. 03, 2022
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- Feb. 02, 2022
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- Jan. 27, 2022
Dr. Aime Gisbert is the best! She is super kind and very knowledgeable. I never have to wait long ei... ther! I seriously wouldn’t even think about going somewhere else.

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Pearland

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Superior Vision
  • Spectera
  • AlwaysCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Want to see clearly again?

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

(281) 997-2015

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