Peña Eye Institute in McAllen and Harlingen, TX

Cataracts can cause cloudy vision, eventually affecting daily life. If you have untreated cataracts, it’s important to know the signs you might need surgery.

Untreated cataracts can cause many problems. Here are five warning signs that indicate you need to get surgery to improve your vision and overall health.

Dr. Raul Peña prepares individuals for what to expect during recovery from IOL refractive surgery, including common treatment side effects.

When you have unclear or hazy eyesight, you might not know if you have glaucoma or cataracts since both are common conditions. To distinguish between the two, we explain the differences between glaucoma vs cataracts, the symptoms, when to seek medical help, and various treatment options.

Smoking has been linked to a number of eye issues, including cataracts. In this article, Dr. Raul Peña  and our Harlingen, TX, team explore the topic of cataracts and smoking, and explain how patients can reduce the risk of common eye diseases. You can learn more during a visit to Peña Eye Institute.

Understanding the risk factors of cataracts is an important part of preserving eyesight and preventing this common vision problem for as long as possible.

Medicare Part B covers medically necessary cataract surgery. An eye doctor and vision surgeon can discuss if your cataract removal procedure qualifies.

Advances in technology means that cataract surgery is safer and more effective than ever. Raul Peña provides cataract surgery success rates and statistics.

This cataract surgery recovery timeline will give you a good understanding of the healing process and what you can expect. We’ll share side effect info and post-op advice.

Dr. Raul Peña performs surgery to treat cataract symptoms and restore clear vision for his patients.