Houston Eye Surgeon & Ophthalmologist - Dr. Geoffrey Collett, MD

A Single-Surgeon Ophthalmology Practice in Bellaire, Texas

Most ophthalmology practices in the Houston market are multi-physician groups where evaluation, surgery, and post-operative care are distributed across several providers, residents, or rotating clinicians. Surgical Eye Experts is structured differently. Dr. Geoffrey Collett, MD is the only surgeon at the practice. The same physician who reviews your imaging, recommends a treatment, and answers your questions is the one in the operating room and the one greeting you at your one-day, one-week, and one-month follow-ups. For patients undergoing premium-IOL cataract surgery or staged interventional dry eye treatment, that continuity matters.

Cataract Surgery and Premium Intraocular Lens Options

Cataract surgery is the most common procedure performed at our Bellaire office. The cataract (cloudy natural lens) is removed with phacoemulsification through a microincision and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL). The standard monofocal IOL is covered by Medicare Part B and most commercial insurance. We also offer premium IOL upgrades that are not covered by insurance but can reduce dependence on glasses for some patients:

• Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight LAL) - the only IOL whose power can be fine-tuned with UV light after surgery, allowing the final prescription to be customized once the eye has healed.
• Toric IOLs for correcting corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery.
• Multifocal and extended depth-of-focus IOLs for patients who want to reduce dependence on reading glasses.

If a cloudy film develops behind the IOL after cataract surgery (posterior capsular opacification, or PCO), it is treated in-office with a quick YAG capsulotomy.

Interventional Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) are common causes of burning, stinging, fluctuating vision, and contact lens intolerance. Standard care often stops at over-the-counter artificial tears or prescription drops like cyclosporine and lifitegrast. We take an interventional approach for patients whose symptoms persist despite drops:

• OptiLight IPL therapy - the first FDA-approved intense pulsed light treatment for dry eye disease due to MGD. Delivered as a series of sessions in our Bellaire office.
• Prokera amniotic membrane therapy - a self-retaining biologic bandage used for moderate to severe ocular surface disease and for healing after surgery.
• CAM360 amniotic membrane for milder ocular surface conditions when a smaller, thinner bandage is appropriate.

Detailed evaluation, staging, and an individualized plan are the starting point. Read more on our interventional dry eye page.

Glaucoma Treatment, MIGS Surgery, and SLT Laser

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, usually from elevated intraocular pressure. Vision loss from glaucoma is permanent, which makes early detection and consistent pressure control essential. We manage glaucoma with eye drops, in-office laser, and minimally invasive surgical implants:

• Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) - a non-invasive laser treatment that stimulates the eye's natural drainage system. Often used as first-line therapy.
• MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery) including the iStent and iStent inject, often performed at the time of cataract surgery to reduce the medication burden.
• Durysta - a sustained-release bimatoprost implant that gradually delivers pressure-lowering medication for several months from a single in-office injection.
• Peripheral iridotomy (PI) for narrow-angle glaucoma to prevent acute angle closure.

Pterygium Removal With Amniograft

A pterygium is a wedge of fibrovascular tissue that grows from the conjunctiva onto the cornea, often in patients with significant outdoor sun exposure. When a pterygium causes redness, irritation, induced astigmatism, or threatens the visual axis, surgical removal is appropriate. Dr. Collett performs pterygium excision with amniotic membrane graft (amniograft) to reduce recurrence compared with bare-sclera removal. Read more on our pterygium page, including a detailed week-by-week recovery guide.

Eye Floaters and YAG Vitreolysis

Most floaters are harmless and become less noticeable over time. For carefully selected patients with large, persistent, visually disabling floaters, YAG laser vitreolysis is a possible option. It is not appropriate for everyone; candidate selection requires a dilated retinal exam. A sudden increase in floaters, sudden flashes of light, or a curtain over vision can indicate a retinal tear or detachment and is a medical urgency. Call 281-800-1585 immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.

Locations We Serve in the Greater Houston Area

Our Bellaire office is centrally located on Loop 610 at 6800 West Loop S #120, a short drive from the Texas Medical Center, the Galleria, downtown Houston, West University Place, Meyerland, and Memorial. We also see patients from across the broader Houston metro:

• Houston - Texas Medical Center, Galleria, Midtown, Montrose, Museum District, the Heights, River Oaks.
• Katy - Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Old Katy, Cane Island, Fulshear.
• Sugar Land - First Colony, Sugar Lakes, Greatwood, Telfair, Riverstone, Missouri City.

Insurance, Medicare, and Financing

We accept Medicare Part B and most major commercial insurance plans for medically necessary care. Standard cataract surgery and a monofocal IOL are insurance-covered. Premium IOL upgrades, IPL therapy for dry eye, and YAG vitreolysis for floaters are typically out-of-pocket. CareCredit financing is available for self-pay procedures and upgrades. Call 281-800-1585 with your insurance information for an estimate before scheduling, or visit our financing page for details.

Atención en Español

Dr. Collett habla español con total fluidez y nuestro personal es bilingüe. Visite nuestra página en español para información sobre cirugía de cataratas, ojo seco, glaucoma y pterigión.

Board-Certified Ophthalmology Care in Bellaire and Greater Houston

Surgical Eye Experts is a single-physician boutique ophthalmology practice led by Dr. Geoffrey Collett, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist serving Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Meyerland, Memorial, the Galleria, and surrounding communities from our 6800 West Loop S #120 office. Dr. Collett performs evaluation, surgery, and follow-up care personally, so the physician who knows your eyes is the one caring for them at every stage. Se habla español - atención oftalmológica en español.

Eye Surgery and Medical Services We Offer

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