FAQs - Frequently asked questions
What is premium cataract surgery?
Premium cataract surgery refers to the services involved in implanting one of the new multifocal or toric intraocular lenses during cataract surgery. Almost 100% of people these days have a lens implanted in their eye to replace the cloudy lens removed in cataract surgery. The normal lens used is a monofocal lens that will give excellent distance vision for most people. If a person would like more independence from eyeglasses for mid-range and close-up work than they will have with the normal intraocular lens they can decide to pay an additional amount over and above what their insurance or Medicare will pay to have a premium lens implanted.
The additional cost is for the additional measurements, tests, and calculations needed before the surgery and additional care after surgery compared to normal cataract surgery. There is also the additional cost of the premium lens itself over and above the cost of the normal lens. Our doctors will discuss the premium lens with you at the time of your evaluation for cataract surgery.
