Cataract FAQ's

Will I still need to wear glasses after cataract surgery?

We try to reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses after cataract surgery. We use computers to help calculate the power of your intraocular lens so that the glasses you wear after surgery will usually be thinner, if needed at all. Although many patients are able to function without glasses many patients may opt to use glasses for near vision, distance vision, or both after cataract surgery.

What are the risks with cataract surgery?

As with any surgical procedure, cataract surgery involves risks including, but not limited to infection swelling of the retina (cystoid macular edema) retinal detachment, injury to the cornea, and even blindness. Dr. Allison goes to extraordinary lengths to minimize these risks. This is why he does not operate on everyone with cataracts. The decision to have cataract surgery is always an individual one, and in each case, he evaluates the risk/benefit ratio to determine if cataract surgery is appropriate for you. Despite these rare complications, cataract surgery is one of the most successful of all surgeries.

How soon will I be able to resume my normal activities after cataract surgery?

In most cases, patients are able to resume their normal activities within 48 hours after surgery. The combination of no stitch surgery with foldable implants allows patients to recover their vision much more quickly than with older techniques. Eye drops are used to reduce the risks of infection and inflammation during the first months after surgery.

Is cataract surgery covered by insurance?

In nearly all cases, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance in the same manner, as it would apply to surgery for any other disease. Our insurance staff can verify your coverage prior to the procedure.

What is Presbyopia?

Your cornea (the outside part of the eye) and the eye's natural lens (inside your eye) work together to focus light that comes into your eye. The lens, which is flexible when you are younger, becomes increasingly inflexible as you mature, often after you've passed the age of forty. Consequently, you have a difficult time focusing on objects.

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