Cataracts
Monofocal Intraocular Lens
With single vision lens implants, vision can be corrected for distance or near. There is a high probability that glasses will still be needed following the surgery. Medicare and most private insurances will pay for your cataract surgery and the monofocal lens. This is considered basic coverage.
Multifocal Intraocular Lens
New technology implants, such as Acrysof ReSTOR, are designed to provide a full range of vision,near, far, and everything in between. Medicare and private insurance provide basic coverage and allow you to pay for the upgrade, if you choose to do so. Based on FDA clinical data, 80% of patients never need glasses again for any activities. Those who do need glasses need them only for very specific tasks. The goal of the ReSTOR lens is to allow you to live a spectacle-free life, to see things near and far without glasses. There is an additional cost for this technology. If it is determined that you are a candidate for Acrysof ReSTOR, we can discuss payment that makes this option affordable for our patients.
Toric Intraocular Lens
The Acrysof Toric lens is specifically designed to address those who have had a significant amount of astigmatism. In years past, cataract surgery removed the cataract, but a patient with high astigmatism still required glasses for near and distance vision. The design of the Acrysof Toric lens makes it possible to reduce or eliminate astigmatism and significantly improve uncorrected distance vision. There is an additional cost for this lens implant. Again, we strive to make the Acrysof Toric lens affordable for our patients by offering payment options here in our office.