Procedures

Cataract Surgery


Your guide to cataract surgery

The doctors and staff at Price Vision Group in Indianapolis take great care in providing a personalized experience and service during your cataract surgery. Our ophthalmologists are world-renowned cornea specialists and are at the forefront of cornea research. Although cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the world, we understand that this isn’t a common procedure for you. We know that having cataract surgery is both a nervous and exciting step in your journey to see clearly again. We hope the information we’ve provided below will answer questions you may have about the process before, during and after your cataract surgery.



What is a cataract?

Cataracts

A cataract is a cloudiness of the crystalline lens inside your eye that leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts typically form as you age and progress to the point where it’s necessary to remove the lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).



What happens during my cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery performed by Dr. Francis Price, Jr. and Dr. Matthew Feng at Price Vision Group in Indianapolis takes only minutes to complete with minimal discomfort. Your cataract surgeon will make a very small incision and insert a tiny ultrasonic probe that breaks up your cloudy lens into microscopic particles using high-energy sound waves. This process is called phacoemulsification. These particles are then suctioned out. The artificial IOL of your choice is then inserted and positioned, effectively replacing the old cloudy lens of your eye with a clear version.

The amazing part is that the tiny incision is “self sealing” and usually requires no stitches. It remains tightly closed by the natural outward pressure within the eye, where it heals quickly. This technique makes recovery prompt and comfortable. Most patients notice an immediate improvement in visual clarity.



A typical cataract surgery

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LENSAR® Laser System for cataract surgery


LENSAR Laser System at Price Vision Group


Price Vision Group is proud to offer our cataract surgery patients the LENSAR® Laser System. This device offers a more precise cataract surgery procedure by utilizing LENSAR’s Cataract Laser with Augmented Reality™ technology, a unique imaging system that provides a sophisticated, 3-D view of your eye to help plan and treat your cataract.


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Light Adjustable Lens™ from RxSight®


How does Light Adjustable Lens work?


Price Vision Group is excited to offer the Light Adjustable Lens™ for our cataract surgery patients. The lens is made of a special material that was designed by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist and is the first intraocular lens (IOL) that allows the physicians of Price Vision Group to optimize your vision following cataract surgery.


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What are my options for new lenses (IOLs)?

During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens in the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial IOL. Today, advancement in new lens technology has given Price Vision Group the opportunity to offer several IOL options to best fit your needs and lifestyle. After eye measurements are taken, your doctor will help you decide which lens is right for you based on physical and personal factors. Not all patients will be candidates for Multifocal IOLs or Advanced Technology Extended Depth of Focus IOLs. Some personal factors to consider are activities you’d like to perform without the need of glasses, specific distances you’d prefer to see clearly without glasses, and additional financial resources available to purchase more advanced technology lenses with greater benefits. We offer patient financing for your out-of-pocket expenses for any of these options through CareCredit®.



An overview of your IOL options

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Monofocal IOL

Basic monofocal IOL
  • High-quality vision at one focal point – usually distance vision
  • Need glasses for near and intermediate vision
  • Toric option can correct pre-existing astigmatism


Simulated vision

Use slider to view vision with cataract vs monofocal IOL

Cataract
Monofocal


Distances seen clearly

Glasses will be needed for near and intermediate distances

IOL Distance Grid monofocal


Toric (astigmatism-correcting) IOL

Toric IOLs require an additional financial contribution
  • Corrects astigmatism to ensure high-quality vision.
  • Available in many of our popular IOLs.
  • Reduces the need for glasses at specific distances.


Simulated vision

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Cataract w/astigmatism
Toric IOL


Toric available for the following IOLs


  • Monofocal IOL
  • TECNIS Symfony® IOL
  • AcrySof®IQ PanOptix®


TECNIS Symfony® IOL

Premium extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOLs require an additional financial contribution
  • High-quality vision over a continuous, full range of distances
  • Reduction in how often patients wear glasses
  • Toric option can correct pre-existing astigmatism

Learn more about Tecnis Symfony® IOL


Simulated vision

Use slider to view vision with cataract vs TECNIS Symfony® IOL

Cataract
Symfony® IOL

Simulated vision

Use slider to view vision at night with monofocal IOL vs TECNIS Symfony® IOL

Monofocal IOL
Symfony® IOL


Distances seen clearly

Glasses might be needed for small print or in dark environments

IOL Distance Grid EDOF trifocal


AcrySof®IQ PanOptix® IOL

Premium trifocal IOLs require an additional financial contribution
  • Exceptional combination of near, intermediate, and distance vision
  • Substantially reduces the need for glasses
  • Toric option can correct pre-existing astigmatism

Learn more about AcrySof®IQ PanOptix® IOL


Simulated vision

Use slider to view vision with cataract vs AcrySof®IQ PanOptix® IOL

Cataract
PanOptix® IOL

Simulated vision

Use slider to view vision at night with monofocal IOL vs AcrySof®IQ PanOptix® IOL

Monofocal IOL
PanOptix® IOL


Distances seen clearly

Glasses might be needed for small print or in dark environments

IOL Distance Grid EDOF trifocal


What happens after my cataract surgery?

The procedure is performed on a simple outpatient basis and usually only takes 10-15 minutes per eye.

After cataract surgery, your surgeon will place a patch or protective shield over the operated eye. When removed, your vision may be blurry for the next few hours as your eye heals and adjusts but should improve within a few days. Many patients see improvements a day after surgery and return to normal activities such as driving.

Colors may appear more vibrant after undergoing cataract surgery. This is normal as you are now viewing things through a new, clear lens after a significant amount of time viewing things through a cloudy lens. It is also normal to experience redness, itchiness and mild discomfort of the eye for a few days following surgery. Please avoid rubbing your eye.

Many of our patients can choose to receive an injection at the conclusion of surgery to minimize the need for eye drops after surgery. Patients with advanced technology lenses or toric lenses will be provided with specific eye drops. Your doctor might prescribe specific eye drops if allergies or other conditions prevent the use of the eye drops we provide. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled in a day or two, the following week and a month after surgery to monitor the healing process and eye health.

Most eye discomfort should subside a few days after surgery.

If both eyes require cataract surgery, your doctor will typically wait at least a week before performing the second eye surgery to ensure proper healing of the first eye.



What our patients are saying about their cataract surgery



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