Frequently Asked Questions

You will likely experience some of the following conditions the first couple days to one week after surgery

• Mild discomfort, soreness or scratchiness
• Varying degrees of redness
• Mild light sensitivity (light may seem very bright to both eyes)
• Mild blurring of your vision
• Drooping of the eyelid
• Mild discharge (if excessive, call your doctor)
• Flickering of light or a shadow in your peripheral vision

Cataract surgery with a standard, monofocal IOL is covered by insurance and Medicare and is applicable to your deductible. If you elect to upgrade to a premium IOL (toric, multifocal, extended depth of focus, and accommodating), the additional cost for the lens and surgical fee will be out of pocket.

If you qualify for a premium IOL, pricing will be reviewed with you at your initial appointment.

Depending on your prescription and the IOL you choose, you can lessen your dependence on glasses. Dr. Parker will help you determine which IOL options best fit your prescription, lifestyle, and budget.

Cataracts cause glare and difficulty seeing at night. Surgery should alleviate these issues if due to the cataract.

Once your cataractous lens is replaced by an IOL, the IOL will not develop a cataract. A common issue after cataract surgery is the development of a "secondary cataract" or posterior lens capsular opacification (PCO) where the lens capsule becomes cloudy. This occurs several months or even years later and is easily corrected with a simple, in-office laser treatment.

You should call the office immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Sudden or nauseating pain in or around the eye that lasts for several hours and is not relieved by Tylenol, or pain that continues to get worse
• A sudden, significant decrease or clouding of vision or loss of sight
• Part of your vision is missing, or a curtain or shade comes over your vision with or without pain
• Onset of new flashes of light or floaters