Cataract Surgery in Cross Roads

Cataract Surgery in Cross Roads

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(940) 488-4228

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. Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads 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 Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads.

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 29, 2024
I was looking for an eye clinic close to my home and I found this place on google it was really easy... to make an appointment and also the staff was very friendly. The Doc was very nice and patient. The lady at the glasses section was very sweet and kind. I would definitely recommend this clinic to others who want to get their eyes checked out.
- Aug. 27, 2024
Staff is very friendly and you could get last min appointments as well. Doctors also take time to ta... lk through and not rush. Parking is not an issue. But word of caution 380 construction cause delay. So start early.
- Aug. 22, 2024
Excellent Service ever received. The satff were very relatable and accommodating. I felt very welc... ome. They were very detailed and explained my eye issue in a way I'm able to understand. Place is very clean and patient privacy was provided. I will recommend Total Eyecare to all my families and friends.
- Aug. 20, 2024
Great professional, efficient, friendly staff!!!
- Aug. 02, 2024
The ladies in the eyeglasses department go above and beyond. My glasses have not fit this well in 20... years. I was so impressed with their service on the first pair of glasses I bought from them that I went back for a second.
- Jul. 28, 2024
Great thorough exam! Kathy is extremely good at helping picking out glasses and then making them fit... and have the proper bifocal-measurements to enable great vision!
- Jul. 19, 2024
Pleasant and professional staff and doctor. Atmosphere was inviting and loved the color and decor ch... oices. Would recommend.
- Jul. 06, 2024
They exceeded all my expectations!! The staff is very knowledgable, professional, and friendly. My ... visit was a very pleasant experience, and I will be returning for my next eye exam.
- Jul. 02, 2024
Easy to make appointment. On time service. Friendly and professional doctor and staff.
- Jun. 25, 2024
This was far and away the best eye experience I have had in 40 years. I started wearing glasses at 5... years old and have never been treated so well or had anyone work so hard on my behalf. Dr. Simmons, staff, and office manager Donna were more than amazing. I could not be happier or more grateful.
- Jun. 13, 2024
Great place! The staff were kind and helpful. The shining star for me was Dr. Simmons. She was grea... t and thorough and after the eye exam advised me that I didn’t need progressive lenses yet, which really saved me some money this time around.
- Jun. 08, 2024
Staff always very friendly and make gettimg eyewear easy and hassle free.
- May. 02, 2024
Love Total Eyecare!
- Mar. 31, 2024
Very friendly staff and overall great service!
- Mar. 16, 2024
Would highly recommend using these guys!! Took such great in helping find the right fit in glasses a... nd contacts.
- Mar. 02, 2024
Good facility and explain everything in detail. The imaging system was also very easy. Dr.Simmons wa... s very good and soft spoken.Thank you doctor and your team
- Feb. 16, 2024
Dr. Middleton and the staff did a great job making the boys feel comfortable during our visit. Overa... ll great experience for my boys.
- Feb. 06, 2024
This is a friendly, professional team that makes every part of the process as smooth and effortless ... as possible. The doctor was fast without being rushed, and explained everything that was happening in understandable terms. Great visit and already recommended to my wife who is looking for a new place to get her eyes examined.
- Feb. 05, 2024
All Doctors and staff are wonderful from start to finish. Everybody is so welcoming. I LOVE my new g... lasses!! They have price points from what insurance covers to a designer pair. I
- Jan. 19, 2024
Amazing experience!! Everyone was friendly and attentive, and the big selection of glasses is nice b... ut not overwhelming. The lady ordering the prescription and frames was very nice, and she made double sure on everything regarding insurance coverage and if the glasses fit properly. The eye doctor was easy-going, thorough, and made the exam feel quick and easy. Compared to visionworks, which I had a horrible time there a year or two ago (they got my prescription completely wrong and communication was awful), this place feels way more professional. Definitely come here for a quality experience and exam!

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Your Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialist in Cross Roads

Our optometry practice in Cross Roads

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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 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas

Want to see clearly again?

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

(940) 488-4228

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