Cataract Surgery in West Oakland

Cataract Surgery in West Oakland

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. Eyetique - Oakland 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 West Oakland

Our optometry practice in West Oakland

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Eye Med
  • Anthem
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • VBA
  • Aetna
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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. 30, 2023
Great staff and a dope selection of frames. Been going to them for years now and they are always fri... endly and professional.
- Nov. 19, 2023
Saw me the same day as a walk in. Have me an exam and temporary contact lenses. Affordable.
- Sep. 28, 2023
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- Aug. 18, 2023
The staff are friendly and professional.
- Aug. 15, 2023
Great customer service I recommend highly very helpful to
- Jun. 25, 2023
pleasant experience
- May. 13, 2023
I went to eyetique for a standard eye exam. The online scheduling was very easy and convenient. The ... staff and Dr. Bell were very kind and efficient. I opted to purchase glasses online and they didn’t pressure me at all to buy from eyetique, which I really appreciated.
- May. 11, 2023
The folks at Eyetique Oakland are very helpful with helping one select the frames best suited to ach... ieve the look one desires. My eyeglasses were ready in 2 weeks without any need for adjustment upon receipt. I recommend Eyetique - Oakland without reservation!
- May. 04, 2023
Super Friendly staff at the Oakland Location!
- Apr. 13, 2023
Incredibly friendly staff who walked me through every part of the process and left me completely sat... isfied.
- Mar. 17, 2023
Love my glasses! Helpful, kind staff and I’m always grateful for good doctors.
- Jan. 22, 2023
Excellent staff and physicians. Libby was extremely great to work with.
- Jan. 11, 2023
Staff very knowledgeable and friendly
- Nov. 21, 2022
I was referred by a friend for Dr. Bell's professionalism and ability to explain things to patients ... in a plain yet succinct manner, and this was indeed the experience that was delivered. Thank you!
- Nov. 05, 2022
Very professional and courteous
- Nov. 04, 2022
Quality service, great people and not expensive
- Oct. 31, 2022
This place is great! It took me way to long to write this review after promising that I would write ... one after having an amazing experience here last year, but my opinion hasn't changed since. The manager is super sweet and clearly cares about her customers. At the beginning of the year, I sat on my glasses. They were all bent out of place. When I brought them in to see if they could help me out, they said they could try to adjust them, but they weren't sure what they would really be able to do. The glasses ended up snapping when they were trying to straighten them out, and the company took the blame and replaced them for me free of charge. They could have easily told me that I needed to replace them myself since I was the one who had bent them out of shape, but they didn't. This was above and beyond service that showed how much the company cares about its customers, and it definitely gained my loyalty for Eyetique. Thank you to each employee for your continued great service.
- Sep. 01, 2022
I've been here a few times and every time they are friendly, kind, thoughtful and attentive. The doc... tor and the staff are also very thorough.
- Jul. 16, 2022
Dr. was great at explaining what was going on with my eyes, and what would be best when making my le... nses. Staff was amazing, Alicia was wonderful with; handling what my insurance did and did not cover, helping me decide what would be the best coating for my lenses, helping me find a great and affordable frame, never making me feel guilted or pressured into adding anything extra.
- May. 27, 2022
Everyone was very professional and friendly. Will be coming back next year.

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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 West Oakland 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 Eyetique - Oakland.

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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