Cataract Surgery
Cataracts cause a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, making vision appear foggy or dim. They’re the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Your lens is made primarily of water and proteins, arranged in a precise pattern that keeps vision clear — cataracts form when some of these proteins clump together, clouding the lens over time.
Request an AppointmentWhat Cataract Surgery Involves
Cataract surgery is usually a straightforward outpatient procedure. We remove the cloudy natural lens and replace it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Most patients notice clearer vision within a few days, and recovery is typically smooth. Collectively, our surgeons bring more than 60 years of combined surgical experience, with five surgery locations to conveniently serve our patients.
Choosing the Right Lens Implant
- Monofocal Lens: Usually provides good distance vision with glasses. Some patients don’t need glasses for driving, though reading glasses are frequently still required.
- Toric Lens: Corrects astigmatism (the football-like shape of the cornea) for sharper distance vision. Reading glasses are still frequently required.
- Multifocal Lens: Reduces the need for glasses at most distances. Most patients enjoy meaningful freedom from glasses after surgery.
- Light Adjustable Lens (LAL): Customizable after surgery using an in-office light treatment. A great option for patients seeking highly personalized results, especially those with a history of LASIK or PRK.
- Other specialty lenses: We also offer additional implant options for unique or complex eye conditions.
We’ll walk through all your options during a consultation, and together we’ll decide which lens best fits your goals and lifestyle.
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Laser-assisted surgery adds precision to key parts of the procedure, including corneal incisions, and is especially useful when placing premium lenses or handling more complex cases to fine-tune your refractive outcome.
If You’ve Had LASIK or PRK Before
Yes, you can still have cataract surgery — and we specialize in post-refractive surgery cases. These require more detailed pre-surgical planning, and we use advanced diagnostics to select the best lens and help ensure a successful outcome.
Unhappy With a Previous Cataract Surgery?
We frequently see patients who aren’t satisfied with results from surgery performed elsewhere, whether the issue is a lens alignment problem or persistent, unresolved vision issues. We can re-evaluate your eyes and help improve your results — this is one of the most common reasons patients choose to see us for a second opinion.
Complex Cornea? We Specialize in That, Too
If you’ve been told you have a “complex cornea” — including keratoconus, scarring, or a post-surgical cornea — we have the surgical tools and fellowship-level cornea training to safely perform cataract surgery in these more challenging situations. Learn more about our keratoconus and cornea transplant expertise.
If glasses or contacts no longer feel like the right fit and you’d like to explore a refractive lens exchange before cataracts are even a factor, we’re happy to discuss that option too. Contact Louisiana Eye Specialists at to schedule your consultation.
Request an AppointmentCataract Surgery FAQs
What are cataracts, and how do I know if I have them?
Cataracts are a clouding of your eye’s natural lens, often due to aging. Symptoms include blurry vision, glare, faded colors, and trouble seeing at night. Cataracts are very common — and very treatable.
What is cataract surgery like?
It’s usually a straightforward outpatient procedure. We remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear artificial one (IOL). Most people notice clearer vision within a few days and recovery is typically smooth.
What are my options for lens implants during cataract surgery?
You have several IOL options: a monofocal lens for good distance vision, a toric lens to also correct astigmatism, a multifocal lens for clearer vision at multiple distances, the Light Adjustable Lens for post-surgical customization, or a specialty lens for unique eye conditions.
What is laser-assisted cataract surgery?
Laser-assisted surgery adds precision to key steps of the procedure, including corneal incisions, and is especially useful with premium lenses or complex cases.
I had LASIK or PRK years ago — can I still get cataract surgery?
Yes, absolutely. We specialize in post-refractive surgery cases, which require more detailed planning, and use advanced diagnostics to choose the best lens and ensure a successful outcome.
I had cataract surgery somewhere else but I’m not happy with the results. Can you help?
Yes. We frequently see patients who aren’t satisfied with their surgical outcomes. Whether it’s a lens alignment issue or persistent vision problems, we can re-evaluate and help improve your results.
What if I’ve been told I have a “complex cornea”?
We specialize in complex corneal conditions, including keratoconus, scarring, and post-surgical corneas. Our lead surgeon is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist with the tools and experience to safely perform cataract surgery in these more challenging situations.