Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common procedures performed in the world. All surgery has risks associated with it and our staff will review the risks, benefits and alternatives during your consultation. The LensAR Laser is unique in that it uses a liquid interface between the surface of your eye and the…

Thousands of procedures have been done worldwide with the LensAR Laser. Center For Sight surgeons were among the first in the United States to use the laser. Each of our surgeons has performed numerous cases since August 2012. Other lasers have also been used in the U.S. and around the world for the last few…

The laser helps perform some of the most critical and delicate procedures during cataract surgery offering greater precision and accuracy which has the potential to lead to better visual outcomes. The LensAR Laser has a 3-D imaging device that measures the anterior and posterior lens of your eye so it can tell the laser exactly…

If you don’t mind wearing glasses for daily activities, we offer what we call Basic+ Vision. The Basic+ Vision option uses the standard manual cataract surgery technique without advanced lenses or other vision correction techniques. The laser is not used to achieve Basic+ Vision.

If you have already had cataract surgery, it is likely that your eyes have permanently healed and have encased your intraocular lens (just as the surgery is designed to do). Therefore, another cataract procedure is not possible. However, if you have previously had cataract surgery and would like to reduce your dependence on glasses for…

No, the LensAR Laser is specifically designed for cataract surgery. If you have other eye conditions, you should see one of your other specialists to evaluate your treatment options. If you have glaucoma and have a qualifying cataract it may be possible to remove the cataract using the laser, but it will not treat your…

If you have a qualifying cataract, your underlying cataract surgery will be covered by Medicare or most insurance plans. Depending on your insurance, you will likely have some out-of-pocket costs for deductibles, co-payments or co-insurance. After basic cataract surgery (without advance lenses), most patients are dependent on glasses for day-to-day activities. If you wish to reduce…

Your insurance plan or Medicare typically covers the cataract consultation fee. The advanced diagnostics are not covered by Medicare or insurance. A refraction fee of $45 (covered by some plans) and a corneal topography fee of $199 per eye will be charged during your first visit. If you elect to reduce your dependence on glasses,…

First we will need to evaluate whether you have a qualifying cataract, so you will want to schedule a consultation. During your visit, we will perform advanced diagnostic evaluations to assess several factors that will help determine whether Laser Cataract Surgery is right for you. The diagnostics also help us create a treatment plan that…