Cataract Surgery in Pearland

Cataract Surgery in Pearland

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. Memorial Eye Center of Pearland 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 Pearland

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife

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.

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- Aug. 31, 2023
Extremely friendly, helpful, courteous and lovely staff. Dr. Dao is one of the most compassionate do... ctors that I have ever come across. Thank you for your kindness!!🙏🤗💖
- Aug. 29, 2023
I highly recommend
- Aug. 28, 2023
Dr Jones and Dr Dao are awesome. Very friendly staff.
- Aug. 16, 2023
Thank you for your great customer service. My daughter and I love the way you all took care of us.
- Aug. 11, 2023
The eye doctors and staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend!!
- Aug. 01, 2023
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- Jul. 27, 2023
Amazing staff & Doctors.. Carmen is the best she always helps on anything you need. She is phenomena... l at helping you pick out glasses.
- Jul. 08, 2023
My first time visiting this location. I had a great experience. The whole staff was friendly and att... entive. Dr. explained the everything. Definitely recommend for your exams & eye wear needs.
- Jul. 03, 2023
Dr. Dao and her staff are friendly, knowledgeable, patient and made my son feel comfortable. This wi... ll be the place I bring my family for all future eye exams. Thank you for a great experience!
- Jun. 30, 2023
Knowledgeable and helpful.
- Jun. 10, 2023
My wife begin this trend! Now the entire family are taken care of here! Dr. Dao and Carmen have been... in our eyecare corner for over a decade. We appreciate the service and care we get here! Always goes the extra mile. Thank you all!
- May. 28, 2023
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- May. 16, 2023
Memorial Eye Center is fantastic. The facility is beautiful, and the staff is kind. My 8 year old sa... w Dr. Dao and loved her. Dr. Dao took her time and paid great attention to my daughter's exam. She was thorough and had a great "bedside" manner. I highly recommend Dr. Dao and Memorial Eye Center.
- May. 01, 2023
Such kind doctors. I was treated there for a swollen eye. Everyone was so kind and friendly. My husb... and got his routine eye exam there too and also had a good experience.
- Feb. 25, 2023
Great staff, friendly, awesome facility and location
- Feb. 20, 2023
100% recommended, been here for regular eye exams and eyes pain. Staffs and the doctors are very car... ing and helpful.
- Feb. 08, 2023
Today was my first time visiting the pearland office and I’ll say it will be my permanent location... . From the time I was brought back(I can’t remember her name but she had really cute bedazzled shoes lol..very sweet person ) to actually seeing the doctor. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Madelyn Nguyen. I felt so comfortable like I was talking with an old friend. She was very thorough in explaining everything to me and kept me involved throughout the process. I also worked with Anna to help me pick out and price my glasses.(she helped me narrow down my choices) She was great as well! The front desk was amazing. I wish I remembered names but one has beautiful red hair and the other blonde hair with glasses. Y’all helped me so much even though I forgot some details. I absolutely recommend.
- Jan. 31, 2023
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
- Jan. 24, 2023
Very welcoming and all the staff was very pleasant and helpful. The doctor was so informative wit... h everything she done in the visit,
- Jan. 23, 2023
The best Eye Team in town. The entire staff has been a pleasure to work with. They are kind and welc... oming.

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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 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 Memorial Eye Center of Pearland.

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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