Cataract Surgery in Bastrop

Cataract Surgery in Bastrop

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

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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

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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. Bastrop Family Eye Care 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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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Bastrop

Our optometry practice in Bastrop

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 25, 2023
Friendly competent staff and doctors.
- Oct. 05, 2023
Dr Reyes is very attentive. The appointment was scheduled and they took me immediately. They send m... e a reminder of the appointment through text, too.
- Sep. 24, 2023
I had a very good visit every was kind and friendly and answered questions that I had
- Sep. 22, 2023
The eye doctor was positive and she seemed like she sincerely cares about her patients. She had a gr... eat attitude. The selection of glasses is fantastic for name brand lovers.
- Sep. 21, 2023
Getting glasses is very stressful. My experience at Bastrop was the best. I was taken care of in t... he best way. I recommend anyone who needs glasses to go there. The best, thank you team...
- Aug. 20, 2023
Best eye care around!
- Aug. 03, 2023
Caring doctors and staff!
- Jul. 25, 2023
Totally happy with my visit. Very satisfied with the service.
- Jul. 18, 2023
Very pleased with the office from the moment you walk into the front desk, to everybody in the back.... everyone there is so kind, Dr is very professional and i love how he explains everything to you and doesn't make you feel like any question or concerns is dumb.
- Jul. 17, 2023
Everyone was friendly, helpful and informative. It was the best experience I have had at an eye doc... tor's office. I have had numerous experiences.
- Jun. 27, 2023
The care she talke with my eyes is great. Waiting for over an hour for my visit was not geret. I k... now she was giving good care to another client but was not happy with waiting.
- Jun. 14, 2023
This been my eye care office for several years, everyone is very pleasant and yet professional at th... e same time. It is always nice to see the same people visit after visit!
- Jun. 12, 2023
Always sweet and helpful!
- Jun. 09, 2023
Great place for your eye care.
- May. 12, 2023
Been going here for my eye exams for years - I usually see Dr. Solly, this time I saw Dr. Reyes. Gre... at doctor, answered all my many questions about a referral to an ophthalmologist for cataract surgery and my regular exam results. Staff is always efficient and friendly. Highly recommend Bastrop Family Eye Care.
- May. 01, 2023
Have been a patient with BFEC for three years and always find the staff wonderful to work with and D... r. Reyes is extremely knowledgeable and up to date with eye care and new procedures for his patients.
- Apr. 29, 2023
We have seen Dr. Solly for years has been a wealth of information for my family’s eye care needs. ... She never rushes us and answers all our questions.
- Apr. 25, 2023
From the moment you walk in you are are greeted with friendly and helpful staff, the doc is great an... d very informative and the office is neat, clean and organized. This IS THE ONE, o need to elsewhere!!!
- Mar. 16, 2023
Just finished with my appointment there. Everyone seemed wicked friendly, kind, helpful and respect... ful. The receptionist was kind. I liked the doctor we saw Dr. Reyes he was kind, easy to talk to and able to answer our questions and concerns. There is a required $45 test that isn't covered by most insurances so just know that ahead of time.
- Mar. 13, 2023
Never had a bad experience here. Even as staff members have changed over the years. The negative com... ments here are actually surprising. They've always are very friendly and helpful

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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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop Family Eye Care.

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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