Cataract Surgery in Dripping Springs

Cataract Surgery in Dripping Springs

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. Dripping Springs Vision Center 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 Dripping Springs

Our optometry practice in Dripping Springs

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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.

Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 02, 2023
Great staff and amazing service
- Sep. 16, 2023
I love this place. The staff is exceptional and the care is top notch!
- Aug. 24, 2023
We’ve been going to DSVC for a few years- always punctual and very helpful. Highly recommend .
- Aug. 12, 2023
Emily in the vision center was great provided a lot of good information and was very helpful in obta... ining my new glasses. Would highly recommend this eye center to anyone.
- Jul. 20, 2023
I've been visiting Dr Brad and his team many years - before he opened Dripping Springs Vision Center... , I would travel to the Bee Caves location. The service from entire team is exceptional! I cannot recommend highly enough. Very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. I just received my new lenses (to old frames) and they are PERFECT! Thank you all so much for your kindness, service and dedication.
- Jun. 16, 2023
This was my first visit here and Dr Hobson was fantastic! Made me feel very comfortable and was quic... k and efficient with my eye exam.
- Jun. 16, 2023
Amazing. The technology was unbelievable. The staff is great. So glad to have this service in Drippi... ng Springs. Thanks!
- Jun. 07, 2023
Nice office. Easy. Convenient. Great staff.
- May. 16, 2023
This was my first check-up in years, and all the staff members were amazing. The technology was awe... some, and the care I received is what will keep me coming back. There has been a lot of pride and expertise in building this practice, and I am glad to be a patient! DSVC rocks!
- Apr. 18, 2023
Emily and the team at DSVC are wonderful. They spend the time and do whatever it takes to make sure ... things are right. It’s a nice little place and very friendly.
- Mar. 16, 2023
Very professional staff and doctor, the machines are very high tech and eye exam was in detailed. Gl... asses and contacts arrived on time.
- Jan. 26, 2023
Highly recommended!
- Dec. 22, 2022
THANK YOU to Emily for adjusting my new glasses! She was so sweet and taught me about frame size. No... te to self that I'm a 51-53. ✔ It's people like her, that you appreciate, because they are personable and take time to help you!
- Dec. 07, 2022
This was a great experience. The staff couldn’t have been better. The equipment was state of the ... art. I’ve been to a lot of eye doctors in my life and these guys are the best.
- Nov. 07, 2022
Wonderful staff and environment.
- Nov. 05, 2022
Love the professional and caring attitudes! Dr Dobson cares about the person and their needs. Very s... atisfied!
- Sep. 09, 2022
I enjoy the technical tests given. The staff are always kind and friendly. Dr Dobson is professional... , and knowledgeable.
- Sep. 04, 2022
Great office, friendly amd efficient staff!
- Aug. 20, 2022
Beautiful office and lovely staff. Dr Dobson is warm, caring, and knowledgeable. I can’t wait to g... o back!
- Apr. 28, 2022
Really great place! I'd always seen the other main optometrist in town, but couldn't get an appointm... ent for whole month & a half, so I made an appointment here. I really prefer it! They have much more updated equipment that made everything faster, easier, and less uncomfortable. Plus they have more stylish options for glasses and the fact that they were affordable was even better. I didn't have to get my prescription and go straight to Walmart for flimsy cheap frames that would be about the same price as the glasses I got here with transition lenses 😎 Also, as a manual wheelchair user, I'll say that it was extremely accessible. I had zero problems. I'll definitely be coming back!

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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 Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs Vision Center.

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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