Have you noticed your vision isn’t what it used to be? Is it becoming cloudy, colors looking dull or maybe you’re having trouble seeing at night? It could be the early stages of cataracts. And you don’t want to waste your prime years with cloudy vision, right? It’s time to See Life Better…without hindrances, with clarity. Whether you’re preparing for retirement or for the arrival of a grandbaby, or making plans to travel the world; whatever it is – Mann Eye Institute, proudly serving Houston, Austin and surrounding areas, is here to help you see it better.
Schedule Your Cataract EvaluationA cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that occurs as we age. This progressive clouding blocks the lens from being able to focus light on the retina.
Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States. Today, cataracts affect more than 25 million Americans aged 40 and older, and more than half of all Americans will have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old.*
Because cataracts typically develop very slowly, most people don’t realize the lens in the eye is affected until their vision becomes dull or blurry. Common symptoms include:
If you suffer from any of the symptoms above, schedule an appointment with one of our experienced cataract specialists, so we can evaluate your eyes, determine whether you have cataracts and suggest an appropriate treatment option to restore your vision.
Cataracts cannot be treated with medication, diet or eye drops, and they will not heal on their own. Cataracts must be surgically removed to restore clear vision. Once cataracts are present, your vision will continue to worsen over time without cataract surgery.
And how can you know when it’s time to have cataract surgery? Great question. We like to tell patients that when symptoms begin to negatively affect their life (i.e. driving confidently, reading, watching TV), it’s time to see one of our cataract specialists and start the conversation about cataract surgery. Don’t waste your prime years with cloudy vision!
Schedule Your Cataract EvaluationOur board-certified eye surgeons have performed tens of thousands of successful cataract surgeries. They are among the most experienced eye surgeons in the nation. But just as importantly, they care deeply about each and every patient they have the honor of helping See Life Better. That’s why so many Texans over the last four decades have trusted Mann Eye Institute for their cataract surgery.
More than two million men and women undergo cataract surgery every year, and these procedures are performed without complication in over 95% of cases*. This makes cataract surgery one of the most common and most successful medical procedures in the U.S. today.
With multiple locations surrounding the Houston and Austin, Texas areas, the board-certified surgeons at Mann Eye Institute are among the most experienced cataract surgeons in the country. That’s why so many Texans have trusted their vision to us!
Schedule Your Cataract EvaluationCustom laser cataract surgery represents one of the great surgical advancements of our time. Incorporating a sophisticated laser system into cataract surgery takes it to a whole new level, offering additional:
And one final reason to choose laser cataract surgery? Because of the incredible mapping capability that assesses the exact topography of your unique eye, laser cataract surgery is also capable of treating any astigmatism during the procedure.
Today, you have the opportunity to make a lifestyle decision about your vision after cataract surgery. Mann Eye’s Active Life Lenses offer visual freedom with reduced dependency on glasses and readers after cataract surgery.
At your comprehensive cataract evaluation, your Mann Eye surgeon will meet with you one-on-one to examine the health of your eyes and discuss your lifestyle, hobbies and desired outcome after cataract surgery. Together, we will customize a package designed to meet your unique needs, vision goals and the way you want to live your life.
Schedule Your Cataract EvaluationOur board-certified eye surgeons have performed tens of thousands of successful cataract surgeries. They are among the most experienced eye surgeons in the nation. But just as importantly, they care deeply about each and every patient they have the honor of helping See Life Better. That’s why so many Texans over the last four decades have trusted Mann Eye Institute for their cataract surgery.
During cataract surgery, your surgeon will make a tiny incision in your eye to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear artificial lens. The new lens can’t be seen or felt and stays permanently inside the eye.
The incision is so small that stitches are not required. It will heal completely by itself.
Although you should plan to be with us for a few hours on the day of your surgery to allow for pre- and post-op monitoring, the procedure itself takes just a few minutes.
Recovery time is remarkably fast, thanks to advances in technology. Many patients ask us when they can return to work, and the answer is, when you feel comfortable doing so. But please wait one to two weeks before resuming wearing any eye makeup.
Most patients are able to return to normal daily activities within 24 to 48 hours of their procedure, although strenuous physical activity is discouraged for two weeks. The eye may take several weeks to heal completely – your surgeon will guide you through the postoperative process for the best results.
The short answer to that question is no. Once removed, cataracts can never come back. That said, sometimes, the body can develop scar tissue, sometimes called a secondary cataract, after surgery that can affect vision. This is a fairly common occurrence.
If you are among the people who develop this condition, it is easily addressed in a quick, two-minute procedure called a Yag Capsulotomy, performed right here in the office. You can drive yourself to and from this easy appointment.
Although the need for this procedure is common and is not related to the success of your cataract surgery outcome, it does not happen to everyone.
Glad you asked. Today, you have more choices than ever when it comes to the opportunity to no longer having to wear glasses or bifocals after cataract surgery. Introducing – Active Life Lenses.
Here at Mann Eye, most of our cataract patients lead active, full lives, making them a perfect candidate for an Active Life Lens. It’s also safe to say that the patients who choose an Active Life Lens end up being our happiest patients!
Why just restore vision when you can take it to the next level? What will you do with your visual freedom?
If you choose to have only basic cataract removal, glasses for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism will more than likely still be necessary.
A basic lens is just that. It is a basic, clear lens that replaces your cloudy natural lens (cataract) after cataract surgery. With the selection of a basic lens, if you needed glasses before cataract surgery, you will still need them after cataract surgery.
The selection of a premium lens (we call them Active Life Lenses) allows for the correction of refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia (over-40 vision). With a premium lens, our goal is not only to remove your cataract but to elevate your level of vision to reduce or eliminate your need for corrective eyewear after cataract surgery. Regardless of your vision challenge, a premium lens could help you overcome it.
This is a great question. And different premium lenses are designed to address different vision goals. But at your comprehensive cataract evaluation, your Mann Eye surgeon will meet with you one-on-one to examine the health of your eyes and discuss your lifestyle, hobbies and desired outcome after cataract surgery. Together, we will customize a package designed to meet your unique needs, vision goals and the way you want to live your life.
*Information sourced from Prevent Blindness America
The Mann Eye Institute is a leading eye care facility with seventeen locations in Humble, West Humble, Houston, Central Austin, North Austin, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Livingston, Bay City, Pearland, Baytown, Tomball and Cleveland, Texas. With various locations in the Houston and Austin areas we can provide the full continuum of care, including; designer eyewear and eye care needs, LASIK eye surgery, cataract surgery, premium lens implants and dry eye treatment options. If you are seeking expert eye doctors in Texas contact us today!
Copperfield Office
6860 Highway 6 North, Ste. A
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 500-9605
Pearland Office
10223 Broadway St., Ste. J
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 971-9332
Spring Office
2616 FM 2920 Ste. I
Spring, TX 77388
(281) 353-8300
Tomball Office
14079 FM 2920
Tomball, TX 77377
(346) 701-4029
Katy Office
750 Westgreen Blvd.
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3937
Humble - Deerbrook Office
9802 FM 1960 W, Ste. 110
Humble, Texas 77338
(281) 446-9333
Sugar Land Office
6424 E. Riverpark Dr.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(713) 580-2525
Humble - S. Memorial Office
18850 S. Memorial Blvd.
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-7900
Livingston Office
1601 US-59 Loop North, Ste. 100
Livingston, Texas 77351
(936) 327-3937
Cleveland Office
429 West Southline
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4343
Bay City Office
3612 Avenue F
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-1450
Baytown Office
4750 East Freeway
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-2020
South Austin Office
2600 Via Fortuna, Ste. 400
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-4123
North Austin Office
4314 W. Braker Lane Ste. 215
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 200-3937
Sun City Office
1530 Sun City Blvd., Ste. 150
Georgetown, TX 78633
(512) 327-3792