Cataract Surgery

Experience

Pepose Vision Institute is a leader in no-stitch, small-incisional cataract surgery, performed under topical anesthesia. Because cataract outcomes improve dramatically with the experience of the surgeon, it's important to know that Pepose Vision Institute was among the first in the nation to offer the complete array of FDA-approved multifocal lenses, and is the most experienced in using them effectively in the bi-state area.

Testing

Each patient undergoes an intensive state-of-the-art pre-operative testing process, directly supervised by our surgeons who then create a precise, personalized treatment plan.

Technology

PVI uses numerous diagnostic devices to confirm each patients' unique test results. We are also constantly collaborating with eye technology industry leaders on "next generation" diagnostics.

Lifetime Commitment

Our surgeons monitor the progress of your eyes for the rest of your life -- to ensure that your vision continues to be its best years AFTER your cataract surgery.

Schedule Your Cataract Screening at PVI

Call us TODAY at 636-728-0111 to schedule your private 30 minute cataract screening with one of our doctors. We'll check your eyes to confirm that your vision problems can be addressed through cataract surgery. You will also have time to ask questions and be given additional educational materials for your review. At the end of the consultation, we will schedule your pre-operative examination with one of our surgeons.

Come in for your pre-operative exam

We will check and re-check your eyes using multiple, state-of-the-art diagnostic instruments, because the precision of the pre-operative measurements dictates the quality of your vision outcome. During this visit, your surgeon will answer any questions you still may have, and will discuss the cataract treatment that is most appropriate for your eyes and medical condition.

Schedule Your Procedure

Our surgery schedulers will obtain pre-certification from your insurer, if required, and will review all pre-operative instructions with you. They will also schedule all of your post-operative visits at this time. Each of your eyes will be treated on a separate day, approximately two weeks apart.

Come In for Your Brief, Pain-free Procedure!

Take one last look at the world through your clouded natural lens a blurry world devoid of vivid colors! Your procedure will be totally painless, thanks to topical and/or IV anesthesia. Within an hour of your surgery, you are ready to go home and treat yourself to a nap, via doctor's orders!

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear, transparent lens of the eye. A cataract is not a tumor or growth of new tissue over or in the eye. It is a fogging and loss of clarity of the lens itself.

How do I know if I have a cataract?

The only way to determine if your vision problem results from a cataract is to visit an eye care professional for a complete examination. At Pepose Vision Institute, we use the same state-of-the-art diagnostics to evaluate your eyes as we use for our laser vision correction patients. Our wavefront diagnostic technology generates thousands of data points about your eyes in a matter of minutes. We are the only cataract surgeons in the bistate area to provide this level of thoroughness during your exam.

What are the difference in IOLs (Intraocular Lenses)?

In the past, monofocal intraocular lens, which cannot change shape, have been the standard implant for cataract surgery. Its power is usually calculated to maximize a patient's distance vision so that the patient can see well enough to do most things without glasses. Reading glasses must still be worn to see up close up.

In 2005, the FDA approved the first major innovation in IOL technology in decades - The multifocal IOL. This deluxe implant, which replaces the natural lens in the same fashion as the monofocal lens, gives good "walk around" distance and near vision, thereby lessening dependence on glasses. The FDA has approved three types of multifocal lens, each of which has been optimized for a slightly different vision zone. Pepose Vision Institute is the only cataract surgery practice in the region that has been certified to offer all three of these IOLs Crystalens, Restor and Rezoom. This gives us a unique opportunity to "mix and match" the IOLs used in each of your eyes and to personalize your vision outcome for your unique lifestyle.

What results can I expect?

Over 90% of people achieve a vision better than 20/30 after cataract surgery, as long as no other eye diseases are present (for example, a retinal condition). Reading glasses are required after cataract surgery (in many cases they were also required before surgery) when a monofocal IOL is used. Multifocal IOLs substantially reduce a patient's dependence upon reading glasses for near vision tasks.

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