If you experience a clouding in your vision, it could be cataracts. This is perfectly normal, and in the majority of cases, easily treated with little or no discomfort. As cataract treatment advances Eye Consultants of Texas is advancing with it. Phillips Kirk Labor, MD is a leading Dallas, Fort Worth and Grapevine cataract specialist with expertise in the very latest cataract procedures available. In fact, he has been the first in Texas or locally to use a number of these advanced procedures.
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts form when the naturally clear lens inside of the eye begins to opacify or “fog up,” as protein builds up on the natural lens. This clear lens is responsible for letting light into the eye and refracting it onto the retina. As a cataract forms on the lens, light is no longer able to get into the eye, resulting in blurry vision. When left to progress, a cataract can generally cause blindness. Millions of Americans are affected by cataracts each day. Luckily, cataract surgery is extremely effective, quick and safe. In many cases, patients experience the best vision of their lives shortly after surgery.
Cataract Symptoms
Cataracts develop very slowly over a course of years. They may not be noticeable at first. Many people think they just need a new prescription when in reality their blurry vision is a result of cataract development.
Most of the time, our doctors are able to diagnose cataracts before the patients even see a difference in vision (a good reason to attend eye examinations regularly!) If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be developing cataracts:
- Blurry vision
- Inability to see detail, especially at night
- Seeing halos around lights
- Dull color vision
- Vision loss
- Daytime/nighttime glare
- Requiring more light to read
Cataract Treatments
Here at Eye Consultants of Texas, we know that dealing with cataracts can be difficult. But treating them doesn’t have to be. Cataracts are only treatable through surgery, however, we strive to offer only the best and most effective cataract removal methods available. With us, you have options! Before you schedule your cataract surgery, you will meet with a doctor to determine which method of treatment best suits your needs.
What should you expect if you have a cataract consultation at Eye Consultants of Texas? Click here to find out.
No Stitch, No Patch Cataract Surgery
With this procedure, anesthesia is applied using a topical gel instead of an injection. Dr. Labor makes a tiny precise incision, then breaks up and gently removes the cataract using ultrasound. Because the incision is so small no stitches are required. You don’t need to wear an eye patch because the eye is numbed topically.
IV Free Cataract Surgery
Dr. Labor was the first Texas eye surgeon to perform an IV Free procedure using the MKO Melt, an amazing new oral sedative. Introduced in 2016, the MKO Melt is designed to eliminate the IV altogether and improve patient comfort. Read More
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
In our laser-assisted surgery suite, Dr. Labor uses the advanced IntraLase femtosecond laser. This has revolutionized cataract surgery by allowing the procedure to be customized with the highest level of precision. Read More
Verion Image Guided System
The Verion™ Image Guided System provides a detailed map of the eye’s unique features before cataract surgery for improved planning, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the entire cataract refractive procedure. Eye Consultants of Texas was the first Dallas/Fort Worth practice to acquire this revolutionary technology. Read More
ORA System
Dr. Labor also uses the ORA System, an update of “ORange” technology we introduced to the Dallas, Fort Worth and Grapevine areas in 2011. It’s the first technology that measures cataract surgery results during the procedure. Not only was Dr. Labor the first DFW surgeon to use this technology, he is considered one of the top ORA surgeons in the U.S. Read More
RX Sight Light Adjustable Lens
The RX Sight® Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL) is the first and only FDA-approved intraocular lens that can be customized to your specific visual needs after cataract surgery. Dr. Labor is the first Dallas-Fort Worth eye surgeon to implant the LAL, and is considered one the top U.S. authorities on this revolutionary lens. Read More
Premium Smart Lenses
The Light Adjustable Lens is one of several FDA-approved Premium Smart Lenses we offer that can further improve your cataract surgery results. These include: the enVista ultraviolet light absorbing lens; Tecnis and ReSTOR multifocal lenses; Crystalens accommodating intraocular lens; TRULIGN Crystalens Toric, STAAR Toric and AcrySof IQ Toric intraocular lenses; and the PanOptix trifocal lens. Read More
Our cataract patients see clearly just days after surgery and years after that with far less dependency on glasses. It all starts with a thorough cataract evaluation. This is where we help you decide if you should have the surgery, discuss your surgery and lens options, and tell you everything you need to know. Most importantly, we make sure you’re entirely comfortable long before anything is done.
LoneStar Ambulatory Surgery Center (LSASC)
This comfortably-appointed, state-of-the-art surgery center is connected to Eye Consultants of Texas. Carefully planned and built from the ground up, LSASC is equipped for any ophthalmic or oculoplastic outpatient surgery, and where we perform all cataract surgery and lens implantation procedures. Click here to visit the LoneStar Ambulatory Surgery Center website.
If you’re experiencing cataract symptoms, it’s easy to schedule your evaluation. Simply call our Grapevine office at 817-410-2030 and we’ll take care of everything.
