Cataract Surgery in Bastrop

Cataract Surgery in Bastrop

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(512) 321-3042

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. 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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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 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.


Meet our Cataract Surgery Co-Management Specialists

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- Mar. 28, 2025
I had the best experience here! Top notch customer service. Please give them a try.
- Mar. 28, 2025
Great experience and quick turnaround for glasses. Very nice people.
- Mar. 26, 2025
Love this establishment- friendly, easy to get an appointment in my schedule, prompt in seeing you a... t appointment time, and takes my insurance!
- Mar. 24, 2025
Dr Jones is a very respected, professional eye care professional I will encourage anyone to seek he... r. Dr Jones is caring, professional myself and my family like her alot. I will recommend anyone to seek her. Thanks Dr Jones
- Mar. 23, 2025
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- Mar. 23, 2025
I needed a closer Dr to check my eyes than NE Austin area (I live in Gonzales). Anyway I was referre... d to Dr in La Grange. Had exam then was told my referral was now in BASTROP So now 2nd exam in a month Worth the 2nd exam. Love Dr Jones. She listens and met my needs. Staff is great as well. No complaints. Thank You 😊
- Mar. 21, 2025
Tiffany the Eye care Tech. At Bastrop Family Eye Care , Was very very Helpful, & Professional. Answe... red all my questions. Explained all the different testing that was being done. Will definitely Recommend this Place to Friends & Family Plus our Christian Brothers & Sister. God Bless Us ALL. Amen.
- Mar. 05, 2025
Dr. Jones is very knowledgeable and friendly. She goes above and beyond to make your experience a gr... eat one and to get you what you want out of your visit with her.
- Mar. 03, 2025
Dr. No and her staff are so kind and personable. I was in and out and they made everything so easy.
- Feb. 15, 2025
Dr Ngo is the best eye doctor I've ever had ,and Ive been seeing eye doctors for over 65 years.Expla... ins everything and answers any questions that I asked.Great personality!!!!
- Feb. 12, 2025
Great experience!! Love the option of later appointments. The appointment process and appointment it... self were seamless and so easy. I will definitely be coming back.
- Jan. 13, 2025
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- Jan. 13, 2025
Very glad we found Bastrop Family Eye Care, Dr. Jones was very helpful and informative and her staff... was very friendly! Excellent service all around!
- Jan. 12, 2025
Dr Ngo provided me high quality care. She took her time and conducted a thorough exam. Then she cl... early explained to me in an easy to understand manner what her analysis revealed. I will definitely return to see her next year for my annual exam.
- Jan. 10, 2025
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- Jan. 06, 2025
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- Dec. 20, 2024
Dr. and entire staff were efficient, professional and friendly. Very pleasant experience!
- Dec. 10, 2024
I went to Bastrop Vision today just to get new glasses. I had a prescription from another doctor an... d had already tried to get my glasses prescription filled at Walmart where they were less than nice. I met with Stacy who was over the top kind, she explained my insurance advantages to me and got me back to my day quickly. Thank you so much for taking care of me today, you truly made my day so much better. Please know how much I appreciate it
- Nov. 13, 2024
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- Nov. 10, 2024
The friendliest and most patient staff. I would recommend to anyone needing help!

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  • 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
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  • Medicare
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Want to see clearly again?

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

(512) 321-3042

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