Conditions / Cataracts

Cataracts

Cataracts are one of the most common — and most treatable — causes of age-related vision loss. Here we answer the questions our patients ask us most: what they are, when it's worth having surgery, what the procedure involves, what intraocular lens options exist, and what to expect during recovery.

Articles

What are cataracts?

How a cataract forms and why it's the most common cause of blurry vision after age 60.

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Types of cataract

Nuclear, cortical, and cataracts by density grade: what they look like and how they differ.

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Cataract symptoms

The most common signs that a cataract is affecting your vision.

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When should you have cataract surgery?

There's no need to wait for a cataract to be "ripe": the right time depends on your daily life.

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Cataract surgery step by step

What happens from the moment you arrive at the clinic until you leave after cataract surgery.

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Cataract surgery recovery

What to expect in the days and weeks after your cataract surgery.

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Intraocular lenses

Monofocal, toric, multifocal: how we choose the ideal intraocular lens for each patient.

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Cataract surgery cost in Tijuana

What factors determine the cost of cataract surgery, and how to get a personalized quote.

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