How do I know if I have a cataract?

Common signs include blurry or cloudy vision, difficulty seeing at night, sensitivity to light, halos around lights, fading colors, and frequent changes in your glasses prescription. A comprehensive eye exam at Hill Country Eye Center can confirm a diagnosis.

Is cataract surgery safe?

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed and safest surgical procedures in the United States, with over 4 million procedures performed annually. Our board-certified surgeons use the latest techniques and technology to maximize safety and outcomes.

How long does cataract surgery take?

The procedure itself typically takes 15–30 minutes per eye. Most patients go home the same day and notice improved vision within 24 hours, with full recovery within a few weeks.

Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?

With premium multifocal or extended-depth-of-focus IOLs, many patients achieve excellent vision at multiple distances and significantly reduce their dependence on glasses. Your surgeon will recommend the best lens option based on your vision goals.

Does cataract surgery hurt?

Cataract surgery is performed under local anesthesia with sedation. Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the procedure. Mild soreness or irritation afterward is normal and resolves within a few days.

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Cataract Surgery

Cataracts might be inevitable — but they don't have to be a life sentence. Our board-certified surgeons restore clear vision using the latest lens implant technology.

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What You Need to Know

What Is a Cataract?

A cataract is a painless, progressive clouding of your eye's natural lens. As it develops, light is blocked from passing through properly — causing blurred vision, light sensitivity, and loss of color contrast.

Most cataracts are age-related, but they can also develop from eye injury, certain medications (like steroids), diabetes, or UV exposure. Left untreated, they can lead to blindness.

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Common Symptoms

Blurry or cloudy vision

Difficulty seeing at night

Sensitivity to light & glare

Halos around lights

Fading or yellowing colors

Double vision in one eye

Frequent prescription changes

Reading glasses no longer help

Treatment Options

Cataract Procedures We Offer

Cataract Surgery

The most commonly performed surgery in the US. We remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear artificial IOL. Over 90% of patients achieve dramatically improved vision.

Laser Cataract Surgery

Laser-assisted cataract surgery offers greater precision for incisions and lens fragmentation, reducing the energy needed inside the eye for improved outcomes.

Lens Implants (IOLs)

Modern intraocular lenses can correct for distance, intermediate, near, and even astigmatism. We offer standard, toric, and premium multifocal lens options.

Relaxing Incisions (LRIs)

Limbal relaxing incisions are micro-cuts made at the edge of the cornea to reduce astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery — often eliminating the need for toric lenses.

Posterior Capsulotomy

After cataract surgery, the lens capsule can cloud over time (secondary cataract). A quick, painless YAG laser procedure restores clarity in minutes.

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

For patients who are poor LASIK candidates, RLE replaces the natural lens before a cataract forms — providing clear distance and near vision with reduced dependence on glasses.

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Call us or fill out our appointment request form. Most cataract consultations take less than an hour and we'll walk you through every option.

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