Cataract
Surgery
Austin, Texas
What
is a Cataract?
Cataracts are a
natural part of aging. They occur
when the natural crystalline lens
of the eye becomes cloudy. Fortunately,
cataract surgery is effective in
correcting this problem. And Dr.
Howerton knows: he has one of the
largest cataract
practices in Texas. This procedure,
financeable through Medicare in many
cases (see Financing
and Insurance), changes lives
every day. And you can trust Dr.
Howerton to make cataract
surgery as easy and painless
as possible. Dr. Howerton performs
no shot, no stitch, no patch cataract
surgery using a small incision
and topical anesthesia. He performs
the procedure in his attached surgery
center. This is a great convenience
to patients and also ensures that
the same staff members are there
on the day of the procedure as when
they come in for their examinations.
Transportation
The Howerton Eye Center offers free
transportation to and from the clinic
on your first visit and the day
of your procedure. Please let us
know if you want to use the transportation
service. Your driver will call you
the day before surgery to confirm
the time you will be picked up.
Symptoms of
Cataracts
Vision
with Cataracts
Vision
without Cataracts
How
No-Stitch Cataract Surgery is performed
Step
1 - Topical Anesthetic is applied
to the eye, which allows the patient
to return home without a patch over
the eye.
Step
2 - 2 small incisions are made on
both sides of the eye.
To
learn more about cataract surgery
at the Howerton Eye Center, please
call or e-mail us today. Your better
vision is our commitment.
