Surgery Procedures at TLC San Antonio

Premium Cataract Surgery

Cataract eye surgery near you is the only solution to restore vision impairment caused by cataracts. Cataracts are the clouding of your eyes’ natural lenses, usually forming after the age of 40. However, in most cases, they do not have any noticeable impact on your vision until the age of 60 onwards.

Cataracts are progressive, which means they get denser over time, leading to increasing blurry or misty vision. Eventually, surgery becomes essential to restore your vision. Thanks to continued research and innovation in eyecare over the years, you now have the option of choosing between standard or premium cataract surgery.

What is cataract surgery?

Cataract eye surgery involves removing your cloudy, natural lenses and replacing them with clear, artificial lenses, enabling you to see clearly again.

So, why look for other options if you already have a clear lens replacement? Premium lens implants give you the opportunity to not only get rid of your cataracts but also to further improve your vision at more than just one distance.

What are lens implants?

Lens implants are clear, artificial lenses that replace the cloudy, natural lenses that result from cataracts. Natural lenses flex and change shape so that you can focus at different distances, namely near, mid-range and far. A key difference between natural lenses and standard artificial lens replacements is that they are unable to flex and adjust in the same way, only allowing you to focus clearly at one distance.

Regular cataract surgery uses standard lens implants. This means that after Cataract Surgery, you will need to wear glasses to be able to focus at several distances. However, with a variety of multifocal lens implants that are designed to focus at multiple distances now available, we can improve your vision and drastically reduce the need to wear glasses after surgery.

The premium lens implant options available at TLC San Antonio include:

• Tecnis Multifocal lenses, which are designed with concentric circles that enable multiple points of focus for good near and far vision.
• Toric lenses, which correct blurry vision due to astigmatism and offer good long-distance vision.
• Tecnis Symfony lenses, which provide a continuous range of clear vision at near, mid-range, and far distances.
• Panoptix Multifocal lenses, which provide continuous range of clear vision for near, intermediate and far distances.

If you are considering having cataract surgery, our expert team of eye doctors will be on hand to guide you through your lens implant options. We’ll talk you through what will work best for your vision, taking your lifestyle and budget into account, to ensure you make the right decision when it comes to your cataract surgery.

How much does cataract surgery cost?

While standard cataract surgery may be fully covered by insurers, this isn’t usually the case with premium surgery. Rest assured that we always strive to work with you and your insurance provider to reduce the cost for your cataract surgery if you opt for premium lens implants.

To find out more about cataract surgery and explore your premium lens options, contact our team to book a consultation with one of our experienced eye doctors.