4 Million People Have Cataract Surgery Every Year.

BERKELEY EYE CENTER:
YOUR CATARACT PARTNER

For more than 60 years, the pioneering surgeons of Berkeley Eye Center have helped set the standard in cataract care in Texas and around the world. Even though our methods of cataract removal and lens implantation are embraced globally by colleagues and patients alike, our focus remains right here at home in Houston on your vision.

New Laser Cataract Surgery procedure, ORA system technology, and the latest lens implant technology.

Always investing and helping the industry develop the latest technology.

Award-winning surgeons named “Best Doctors® in America”.

F.A.C.S

For more than 60 years, the pioneering surgeons of Berkeley Eye Center have helped set the standard in cataract care in Texas and around the world. Even though our methods of cataract removal and lens implantation are embraced globally by colleagues and patients alike, our focus remains right here at home in Houston on your vision.

We will serve as your liaison
to secure affordable rates

“Dr. Caplan talked me throughout the entire procedure. I was awake and it was very pleasant.”

Jerry Webb, Cataract Patient

JERRY WEBB, Cataract Patient

WHAT TO EXPECT ON
SURGERY DAY

You will arrive at the surgery center about an hour prior to your procedure. Once you have been checked in you may be offered a sedative to help you relax. You will then be prepared for surgery. The area around your eyes will be cleaned, and a sterile drape may be applied around your eye. Eye drops or a local anesthetic will be used to numb your eyes. When your eye is completely numb, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to keep you from blinking during the procedure.

A very small incision will be made, the cataract will be broken up into microscopic particles and then suctioned away. Depending on the surgical process your doctor determines is best for you, this process may be done using our new femtosecond laser or by traditional manual removal, in which a tiny ultrasonic probe will be used to break up the cataract using high-energy sound waves. This is called phacoemulsification.

Next, a folded intraocular lens (IOL) will be inserted through the micro-incision, unfolded, and carefully placed into its permanent position. The small incision is “self-sealing” and usually requires no stitches. It remains tightly closed by the natural outward pressure within the eye. This type of incision heals fast and provides a much more comfortable recuperation.

You will go home soon after the surgery and relax for the rest of the day. Everyone heals somewhat differently, but many patients report improvement in their vision within hours. Most patients return to their normal activities by a day or two, with some limited restrictions for 1-2 weeks.

Short recovery time.

Quick & comfortable procedure.

A CATARACT partner you can trust.

Thanks to recent advances in Intraocular Lens (IOL) designs & technology, cataract surgery patients today have the unique opportunity to reduce or eliminate your need for prescription glasses…during your actual cataract procedure. 

Your lifestyle, activities and the type of vision you desire after surgery will help our surgeons determine the surgical process and lens implant best suited for your particular needs.

What Activities Do You Enjoy?

·       Tablet or Computer Viewing 

·       Viewing Television 

·       Playing Golf / Tennis

·       Watching Sports

·       Gardening

·       Reading Books or 

·       Playing with Grandkids    

CHOOSE A LENS TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFE

BRING YOUR LIFE BACK INTO FOCUS

“Freedom.  I wake up in the morning,
get the newspaper and read it right away. No glasses.”

Jerry Webb, Cataract Surgery Patient

Jerry Webb, Cataract Patient

SERVING THE GREATER
HOUSTON AREA

Atascocita
Bay City
Brenham
Caplan Surgery Center
Champions
Clear Lake
Cleveland
Corpus Christi
Dayton
East Freeway
El Campo
Harrisburg

Houston
Huntsville
Katy
Katy Freeway
Kingwood
Memorial City
Pearland
Sugar Land
The Shops Downtown
The Woodlands
Tomball
Wharton

IS YOUR 

VISION 

CHANGING?

IT COULD BE 

CATARACTS!

CATARACT SURGERY FEES & FINANCING 

At all of our Berkeley Eye Center locations, our standard and premium cataract procedures are approved by Medicare and most health insurance companies.  However, they are not fully covered by Medicare or insurance providers. Therefore, your coverage – and any out of pocket expenses you may incur – will depend on your deductibles and the type of cataract surgery you choose to undergo.

What Factors Can Influence Your Cataract Eye Surgery Cost?

Payment Options

Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts

One of the best ways to pay for a portion of your vision correction procedure is by setting the funds aside in your Flex Spending (FSA) or Health Savins Account (HSA) beforehand, so that the money you spend on lens replacement or cataract surgery is tax-free.

Financing Options

• Standard Cataract Surgery: Little to no additional out of pocket expenses incurred other than your standard deductibles. 
  
  
• Custom Cataract Surgery: Advanced IOL technology and lasers now allow Berkeley Eye Center to correct your Astigmatism at the same time as your procedure. Our techniques are approved by Medicare and the insurance industry but are not fully covered. Therefore, additional out-of-pocket expenses will be incurred. 
  
  
• Premium Cataract Surgery: Premium cataract surgery at Berkeley Eye Center features advanced multifocal lens implants and Femtosecond laser cataract technology. It is designed to reduce or eliminate your dependence on corrective eyewear after surgery. Our advanced technology is approved by Medicare and the insurance industry but is not fully covered. Therefore, additional out-of-pocket expenses will be incurred.

• Cash / Money Order / Cashier’s Check
• Combinations – Cash, Credit (including Flex) and/or Financing (with approved credit; see options below.)
• Credit Card – We accept most major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
  

We’re pleased to offer our patients the CareCredit® card, North America’s leading patient payment program. CareCredit is the credit card exclusive for healthcare services. You’ll get low monthly payment plans for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance, including all levels of cataract surgery and lens replacement surgery.

NOW IS THE MOST AFFORDABLE TIME FOR CATARACT SURGERY

If you’ve been waiting to have cataract surgery, now may be the best time!  With the end of the year approaching, chances are your deductible has been met, which could mean big savings. Your deductible starts over in 2020, so don’t wait - NOW is the best time to have cataract surgery at Berkeley Eye Center!

4 Million People Have Cataract Surgery Every Year.

How do they choose the 

Recent advancements in lens implants and laser techniques are astonishing.  Choosing the right lens with your doctor depends on your current vision, your expected use of glasses afterward and cost.

How Do They Choose

THE BEST CATARACT LENS?

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE

Recent advancements in lens implants and laser techniques are astonishing. Choosing the right lens with your doctor depends on your current vision, your expected use of glasses afterward and cost.

As with all medical procedures, individual results and experiences may vary.

BERKELEY EYE CENTER

26 Area Locations Including 5 Laser Centers

Our Team of Doctors Serves More than 150,000 Patients Annually