Cataract Surgery in Frisco

Cataract Surgery in Frisco

Offering Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Care

(469) 444-8888

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. Frisco Family Vision 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 Frisco 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 Frisco Family Vision.

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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- Oct. 02, 2024
Very professional!
- Apr. 26, 2024
Friendly staff. They are always ready for me each time I come in for an appointment. I never have to... wait. Great at communicating options and answering questions. I’ve been coming here for 7 years now. Also, I have a strength of contact lenses that is rarely in stock at other stores and they always have mine in stock.
- Feb. 11, 2024
Great visit. They always take good care of my vision. Thank you for excellent service.
- Feb. 02, 2024
Yeah come here. Been wearing glasses for 25 years. In and out in 30 and very friendly.
- Dec. 27, 2023
Excellent staff and excellent service. They are very detailed and friendly.
- Sep. 19, 2023
Awesome place! Best doctors, best staff hands down!
- Sep. 08, 2023
This place is fantastic! It was my first here. Great service and the staff is accommodating! Custome... r service and clean environment is important to me. They did a thorough exam and took their time explaining to me. I didn’t feel rushed. I really appreciate this experience! I highly recommend this place for your next eye care appointment!
- Aug. 18, 2023
Love Dr. Bierderman & her staff! HIghly recommend. Extremely knowledgeable and very personable!
- Jul. 01, 2023
Dr.Biederman is super amazing. I highly recommend visiting her practice for any eye or eyewear needs... . She is amazing to the patients and cares for their needs. Best place in Frisco for a caring Dr and staff that will show you service and quality from the first step or call to Frisco Family Vision. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Jul. 01, 2023
First time me and my husband have been to this office and could not have been happier with our exper... ience. Every person we spoke to in the office was friendly, helpful and professional. The office is very clean, inviting and comfortable. Our wait time was less than 10 minutes even being new patience having to fill out paperwork. Was seen by Dr. Annie Houston and absolutely loved her. She was friendly, easy to talk to and made sure we understood everything. Best overall experience I have ever had in a medical office. Would highly recommend to everyone and will be back.
- Jun. 26, 2023
The waiting room was stylishly appointed. The front desk staff was friendly and efficient. Adrian, t... he tech who took my measurements, was the most pleasant mix of friendly and professional of any doctor’s staff I’ve ever encountered. I would highly recommend this optometrist.
- Jun. 07, 2023
Dr Biederman is friendly and helpful, and I love that my appointments are always quick because her o... ffice staff is so efficient!
- May. 07, 2023
Such a gem of a practice! From start to finish I had a wonderful experience. From booking my appoint... ment on the phone, to checking in with the receptionists, and meeting with the doctor. The receptionists were kind and helpful, and Dr Dana was so patient and friendly. Highly recommend Frisco Family Vision!
- Apr. 13, 2023
The team is amazing. The service was great!
- Dec. 15, 2022
Such a great staff from the minute you walk in. Dr Biederman was so great to put me at ease with th... e process of wrapping my head around having to wear glasses to what to expect as my eyes continue to change and transition in to transitional glasses. At my last visit I decided to switch to contacts and her staff was so helpful in teaching me how to put them in and take them out and especially patient with me. They have definitely helped me in this journey of accepting I don’t have 20/20 vision any more!
- Dec. 02, 2022
We love Dr. Biederman and her staff! Always helpful and give the guidance needed. Our entire family... (2 adults, 2 kids) see her and have for years!
- Jul. 01, 2022
Lauren was very helpful in selecting my daughters frame and was very polite and friendly. Thanks a l... ot!!
- Jun. 09, 2022
Frisco Family Vision has very friendly doctors and staff that always seem happy to help.
- Apr. 08, 2022
Great service. we had an issue and they were willing to fix it immediately I really appreciate when ... a business will take responsibility for some thing and make it right. We will definitely return!!!
- Oct. 27, 2021
Dr. Biederman and her staff are always very thorough, patient, and take the time to answer all quest... ions.

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  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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  • Sunday Closed
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Want to see clearly again?

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

(469) 444-8888

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