Cataract Surgery in South Bay & Torrance, CA

Name: Cataract Surgery
Brand: Beach Cities Laser Vision
Rating: 5 (57 reviews)

Restore clarity by replacing your clouded natural lens with a clear artificial one. Experience precise care, advanced diagnostics, and surgeon-led support designed to help you achieve sharp, dependable vision.

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Cataract Surgery at Beach Cities Laser Vision

Cataracts gradually impair your vision, making reading, driving, and navigating daily tasks increasingly challenging. At Beach Cities Laser Vision, Dr. Erica T. Liu brings extensive surgical experience and a precision-focused approach to restoring your sight. Her patient-centered philosophy ensures that every step of your care is thoughtful, transparent, and anchored in evidence-based medicine. Schedule your consultation to learn how cataract surgery in Torrance and the South Bay can restore clarity and support long-term visual comfort.

What Is Cataract Surgery?

Cataract surgery is a highly refined procedure in which your clouded natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial intraocular lens. By restoring the eye’s ability to focus light accurately, the procedure helps sharpen vision and improve contrast, enabling you to return to daily activities with greater ease.

Benefits of Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery offers meaningful improvements in visual quality and comfort:

Clearer vision: Replaces the cloudy lens to restore crisp, sharp vision.
Improved night driving: Helps reduce glare, halos, and difficulty seeing in low light.
Long-term stability: Artificial lenses remain clear and do not develop cataracts.
Reduced visual strain: Improves overall visual comfort for work and daily tasks.
Options for reduced glasses use: Premium lenses can address multiple distances for broader visual freedom.

Am I a Good Candidate for Cataract Surgery?

You may be a candidate for cataract surgery in Torrance and the South Bay if you experience increasing glare, blurred images, dulled colors, or difficulty with night driving. Most adults diagnosed with clinically significant cataracts qualify for treatment if they do not have advanced corneal or retinal disease. A comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Liu will clarify your safest and most effective options.

Why Choose Dr. Liu for Cataract Surgery?

Beach Cities Laser Vision is designed for patients who value individualized care. Dr. Liu performs every consultation, procedure, and follow-up visit, ensuring direct communication and continuity at each step. Our cash-pay model removes insurance-driven restrictions so recommendations are guided solely by your long-term visual health. This structure also supports transparent pricing, thoughtful scheduling, and a streamlined surgical experience.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost of cataract surgery varies based on the type of intraocular lens selected and the specifics of your treatment plan. Because our practice does not accept insurance, you will receive recommendations based solely on your visual needs, without third-party limitations. A transparent, personalized quote is provided after your evaluation.

Your Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Liu conducts a detailed assessment using advanced imaging tools to evaluate the severity of your cataracts and overall eye health. She reviews your lifestyle needs, explains the differences between lens options, and outlines the surgical plan in clear, practical terms. You will have dedicated time to ask questions and understand expectations fully.

What to Expect During Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. After numbing drops are applied, Dr. Liu creates a very small corneal incision, removes the clouded lens, and inserts your selected intraocular lens. The incision seals naturally without stitches. A protective shield is placed over the eye before you leave, and you will need a driver to take you home and to your initial post-operative appointment.

Cataract Surgery Recovery and Results

Most patients begin noticing improvement within the first few days. Mild blurriness is common as the eye adjusts and stabilizes. Dr. Liu provides clear guidance on activity restrictions, including when to resume exercise, work, and swimming. Vision continues to refine over several weeks, with many patients achieving excellent clarity and reduced dependence on glasses.

Types of Intraocular Lenses

Selecting the right lens is an essential part of planning your cataract surgery in Torrance and the South Bay, and Dr. Liu will help match your choice to your visual priorities. Two primary categories are commonly considered.

Monofocal

These lenses offer clear vision at a single focal point, most often optimized for distance. Patients may still need reading glasses for close tasks, but monofocal options deliver consistent, dependable clarity.

Multifocal

Designed to support vision at multiple distances, these lenses can expand your range of sight for daily activities. Many patients find they rely far less on glasses after surgery.

Related Procedures to Consider

Refractive Lens Exchange: For patients without cataracts who want a long-term vision correction solution.
LASIK: A laser-based option for younger patients without lens clouding.
SMILE: A small-incision vision correction procedure.
EVO ICL: A lens-based solution ideal for high prescriptions or thinner corneas.

Cataract Surgery FAQs

What symptoms indicate that cataracts are progressing?

Cataracts often lead to worsening glare, difficulty reading in dim light, and muted colors. Night driving may also become increasingly challenging.

How long will my artificial lens last?

Your intraocular lens is designed to remain stable and clear without requiring replacement.

Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?

Your lens selection determines this. Premium options can provide broader visual range and reduce the need for corrective eyewear.

Can cataract surgery correct astigmatism?

Yes. Toric and select premium lenses are designed to correct astigmatism.

Is cataract surgery painful?

Most patients experience minimal discomfort due to the numbing drops used during the procedure.

When can I return to work?

Many patients return to work within a few days, depending on their visual needs and comfort.

Can both eyes be treated on the same day?

In some cases, yes. Dr. Liu will determine whether same-day treatment is appropriate during your evaluation.