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What to Expect With Your Evaluation

At Snead Eye Group, we’re committed to providing the best care for your vision. Here’s what to expect during your cataract evaluation.

Appointment Duration

The evaluation may take 2 hours or more. Please plan accordingly.

Evaluation Steps:

Initial Workup: Our technicians will review your medical history, check your vision, and assess key eye metrics.
Dilation: Your eyes will be dilated. Arrange for a ride if driving afterward is uncomfortable.
Diagnostic Testing: We’ll measure your eye’s dimensions and evaluate your retina, cornea, and natural lens.
Doctor’s Examination: Dr. Snead will perform a thorough exam and recommend the best treatment based on your vision needs.
Surgical Counseling: Our counselors will review lens implant options, schedule your surgery, and discuss costs and insurance coverage.
Schedule Pre-Op and Post-Op Appointments: Bring your calendar to arrange these important dates.

If you make financial decisions with a partner, consider having them join you during the counseling session. We’re here to ensure your path to clearer vision is smooth and well-informed.

What to Expect With Cataract Surgery

During surgery, your doctor will replace your cataract with an intraocular lens.
You will receive local anesthetics to numb the area around your eye and you may be given a sedative to help you relax. Through a tiny incision, the surgeon removes your clouded lens and replaces your original lens with the intraocular lens.

Recovery after cataract surgery is usually very quick.
Within a few days most patients can return to their daily activities, with vision improving over time.

After surgery, your doctor will monitor the healing process.
Eye drops may be prescribed to prevent infection or reduce inflammation. Patients usually see their ophthalmologist a day or two after surgery, the following week, and then again after one month.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does Cataract Surgery Take?

Cataract surgery generally lasts under an hour, usually 10-15 minutes. You will be given local anesthetics to numb the area around your eye and sometimes a sedative to help you relax. There are several factors that can affect cataract surgery operating time including how advanced the cataract is, your medical health, and even your pupil size. It is important to follow any pre-operative instructions given to you by your doctor to ensure the procedure runs as smoothly as possible.

What Steps Should You Take if You Are Considering Cataract Surgery?

If you have cataracts, you have an important choice to make when it comes to the kind of vision you want after cataract surgery. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options as well as your vision goals if you are considering cataract surgery.

What’s the Recovery Time After Cataract Surgery?

Recovery time after cataract surgery is usually very quick, and within a few days most patients can return to their daily activities, with vision improving over time. You may experience some mild discomfort after cataract surgery, such as itching or inflammation, so your doctor may prescribe eye drops to help prevent infection. After surgery, your doctor will monitor your healing progress at scheduled appointments a day or two after surgery, the following week, and then again after one month.

Is cataract surgery covered by insurance?

The cost of your surgery is based on a lot of things—like your location, your doctor, your co-pay requirement, and the lens you choose. Talk to your surgeon’s office; they will work with your insurer to determine how much you will need to pay. Learn more about the cost of cataract surgery and see what costs are typically covered by insurance here.

Can I drive after cataract surgery?

You should not drive for up to 24 hours after your cataract surgery.

How do monofocal IOLs affect night vision?

Monofocal IOLs generally produce fewer visual disturbances such as halos and glare around lights at night, which can be beneficial for activities like driving in the dark.

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