CATARACT SURGERY
Cataracts cloud the eye's natural lens, making vision blurry, dim, or washed out. Surgery removes the clouded lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens. It is the most common surgery we perform, and most patients notice a significant difference within days.
A STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCEDURE
Cataract surgery takes about 10 minutes per eye. You will be awake but comfortable, and you go home the same day. Most patients need only a few weeks of recovery drops before returning to normal activities. We offer the option to schedule your second eye surgery the very next day, so you do not have to wait weeks between procedures.
CHOOSING YOUR LENS
Every cataract patient receives a replacement lens. Your choice of lens affects how much you rely on glasses after surgery. We offer standard lenses covered by Medicare, as well as advanced options that reduce or eliminate the need for glasses for most tasks. Your doctor will walk you through which options fit your eyes and your goals.
SURGERY AT BLOOMINGTON SURGERY CENTER
Your cataract surgery is performed at Bloomington Surgery Center, an ophthalmology-only facility within our building. Every nurse and surgical technician on the team is trained specifically in ophthalmic procedures. There is no separate hospital registration and no unfamiliar facility. You will see familiar faces from your pre-op visit through your recovery.