Your cataract surgery experience will change the way you see the world – literally. It may take anywhere from a few hours to a week or two for your vision to become clearer and fully settle after your cataract surgery. During that time, be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions to ensure your recovery is smooth and goes as expected. Discover our top things to do before and after your cataract surgery to get the most out of your experience.
Dr. Kenneth Lindahl is the first Ophthalmologist in the greater Rochester area to offer the newest, FDA approved Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) for cataract patients, the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL.
What's an IOL? Learn more here.
PanOptix is already one of the leading presbyopia-correcting IOLs in more than 70 countries, but has only been FDA approved in the US since 2019. It is designed for today’s active lifestyles, from viewing mobile devices and computer screens to high-quality distance vision in a range of lighting conditions.
Medicare and a majority of health insurance plans usually cover most of the cataract surgery along with a standard cataract lens.This will give you the clear vision that cataracts have obstructed. But if you needed glasses for distance or reading before cataract surgery, it is likely that you will still need them afterwards, because some vision disorders are not related to the lens – they are the result of irregularities of the cornea.