Diagnosis and surgery
If your vision has turned cloudy and glasses no longer help, the natural lens inside your eye may be clouding over. We treat cataracts with laser phacoemulsification, intraocular lenses, and refractive options that bring back clear, lasting vision.
About the condition
A cataract is clouding of the eye's natural lens, and it is the leading cause of reversible vision loss in adults over 60.
The good news: cataract surgery today is one of the safest, most successful procedures in modern medicine. Centro Láser was the first center in Latin America and North America to perform femtosecond laser cataract surgery, starting in 2009.
Our team evaluates every case individually: cataract type, eye anatomy, your visual goals, and lifestyle, to recommend the intraocular lens that fits you best among monofocal, toric, multifocal, trifocal, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) options.
The procedure is outpatient, takes 15 to 30 minutes per eye, and recovery is quick. Most patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two after phacoemulsification.
Conditions we treat
Each condition has its own symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. If you recognize your symptoms in one of them, we can help.
The most common type. It typically shows up after age 60, as the lens gradually loses its clarity.
Present at birth or in the first months of life. Early detection is critical to prevent permanent amblyopia.
Develops after a blow to the eye, a penetrating injury, or exposure to radiation or heat. It can appear right away or years later.
Mainly linked to diabetes mellitus. Sustained high blood sugar speeds up lens clouding, even in younger adults.
Before and after
Slide the bar to compare. Vision with cataracts looks blurry, yellowed, and ringed with halos around lights.
Indications
You don't have to wait. Treatment is considered as soon as one or more of these signs appear.
Your vision has turned blurry or cloudy and glasses no longer help
You see halos around lights or get glare driving at night
Colors look duller or have a yellowish tint
Your prescription keeps changing over short periods of time
You want to reduce or get rid of your need for glasses
Advanced procedures
Two surgical paths backed by premium technology and dedicated specialists.
The gold-standard technique. 2.2mm micro-incision, premium intraocular lenses, and a 1-2 day recovery.
First in Latin America & North America · 2009 FDA-approved Catalys® laser for micron-level precision. Recommended with premium lenses.
Your recovery
Visual recovery is quick. We're with you at every post-op check until you're discharged.
You'll notice clearer vision the very next day. You may feel some mild scratchiness, controlled with drops.
24hYou're back to your everyday activities. You'll continue with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops.
Days 2-7Your vision reaches its sharpest point. Final postoperative check and medical discharge.
Weeks 2-6What sets us apart
Four concrete reasons to trust the health of your eyes to this team.
The first center in the region to bring femtosecond laser technology to cataract surgery. Fifteen years refining the technique.
We operate with the Catalys® laser (FDA-cleared) and Alcon's premium Centurion® and Signature® Pro platforms.
Full catalog: monofocal, toric, multifocal, trifocal, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses.
IOL Master biometry, endothelial microscopy, macular OCT, and Pentacam, all in house. No outside referrals.
Diagnostics
Every pre-surgical study in one place, without ever leaving the center.
Medical team
Meet the team who will handle your evaluation, surgery, and follow-up.
How to book your visit
We designed every step so you reach your treatment plan without unnecessary detours.
By WhatsApp, form, or phone. Within 24 hours we confirm the day, time, and specialist at the location you prefer.
24 hA complete eye exam with your specialist. We talk through your history, symptoms, and what you want to achieve.
45 minWhatever your case calls for, done inside the center and often during the same visit.
Same dayYour doctor walks you through options, costs, and next steps. You decide with clear information.
Next stepsCoverage
Most plans cover surgery with standard options. Premium options may require a copay.
Resources
Patient guides reviewed by our specialists.
Femtosecond laser or standard phacoemulsification for cataract surgery? Here's how they differ, what the evidence shows, and how to choose.
Read more →
Cloudy vision or halos at night? Learn the symptoms of cataracts, when surgery makes sense, and why you no longer have to wait for them to "ripen."
Read more →Frequently asked questions
No. Phacoemulsification is done with topical anesthesia (eye drops) and, when needed, light sedation. Most patients describe the experience as comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. Afterward, you may feel some mild scratchiness for the first few hours, which is controlled with the drops your doctor prescribes.
Visual recovery is quick: most patients are back to their normal routine within 1 to 2 days. During the first week you'll use anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drops, and avoid strenuous activity, dusty environments, and rubbing your eyes. Follow-up visits happen the next day, at one week, and between weeks 4 and 6, when your vision reaches its sharpest point.
It depends on your lifestyle, visual goals, and eye health. Your options are: monofocal (sharp vision at one distance, glasses needed for the other); toric (corrects astigmatism); multifocal or trifocal (vision at multiple distances without glasses); and extended depth of focus (EDOF) (a continuous focus range, ideal for screen use). Your surgeon will walk you through which one fits your case best after biometry and a clinical evaluation.
When your cataract starts getting in the way of daily life: driving at night, reading, using screens, recognizing faces, or doing your job comfortably. You don't need to wait for the cataract to fully "ripen": today, surgery happens as soon as it affects your quality of life, because modern technique is safer while the cataract is still less dense. Your specialist will tell you the right time for your case.
Most insurance plans cover cataract surgery with a standard monofocal lens. Premium lenses (multifocal, toric, trifocal, and extended depth of focus) usually require a copay. Check your coverage or call us to confirm your specific case.
Generally, no. It's best to schedule each eye 1 to 2 weeks apart, to allow for a safe recovery, evaluate how the first eye responds, and adjust the plan for the second eye if needed. Same-day bilateral surgery is only considered in select cases.
It depends on the intraocular lens you choose. With a monofocal lens, you'll still need glasses for one distance (usually reading). With multifocal, trifocal, or extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses, your need for glasses drops significantly: most patients go about daily life without them.
Cataract surgery is one of the safest surgical procedures in modern medicine, with success rates above 95% in the hands of experienced surgeons. Possible risks are low: inflammation, infection, elevated eye pressure, or, in rare cases, retinal detachment. Most are caught and treated during your follow-up visits without affecting your final outcome.
This is usually posterior capsule opacification, a common, benign complication that can show up months or years after surgery. It's corrected easily in a short outpatient session with the YAG laser: painless, no incisions, with your vision sharpening again right away.
Yes. With the right premium intraocular lens, cataract surgery can correct other refractive errors at the same time: a toric lens corrects astigmatism, multifocal and trifocal lenses correct presbyopia (near, intermediate, and distance vision), and all of them correct nearsightedness or farsightedness. That's why many patients leave without needing glasses after surgery.
Locations
An evaluation with a fellowship-trained lens specialist. 45 minutes to walk away with a clear treatment plan: cataract type, eye anatomy, recommended intraocular lens, and coverage options.
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