Below are quick reference notes discussing cataracts and cataract surgery. These notes are quick thoughts and experiences aimed to help cataract patients make their way through this expanding field.

Cataracts are the worlds leading cause of blindness. We hope this cataract reference helps educate people the world of cataracts and their treatment. We will continually be updating these notes as new issues develop in this fast changing industry.

8 Questions to Ask Your Cataract Surgeon Before Choosing a Lens Questions to print and ask your cataract surgeon before choosing a lens for cataract surgery.

Cataract Replacement Lens What is a cataract replacement lens? How much can a replacement lens cost? Will it guarantee I wont still need glasses?

Cataract Surgery Complications Is cataract surgery safe? What are the side effects of Cataract Surgery? What are some cataract surgery complications that can occur?

Cataract Surgery Implant What are cataract implants? What is the best cataract surgery implant for me?

Cataract Surgery IOL What is a cataract surgery IOL? What types of IOL’s are there?

Cataract Surgery Is A Very Quick Procedure How long does cataract surgery take? What is the cataract surgery recovery time?

Cataract Surgery is Elective? Why is cataract surgery elective? This note explains why cataract surgery is considered an elective surgery.

Cataract Surgery Lenses What are cataract lenses? What types of cataract surgery lenses are there?

Cataract Surgery Second Opinion Should I get a second opinion for cataracts? Explains why a second opinion is often a good idea when diagnosed with cataracts.

Cataract Symptoms What are the symptoms of a cataract? How do I know if I have a cataract?

Does Cataract Surgery Hurt? Cataract surgery is quick and recovery times are fast. But is cataract surgery painful?

Dual-Optic Cataract Lenses – The New Best Lens? What is a Dual-Optic IOL? How are dual optic lenses different from other premium lenses? Dual-Optic Lenses Explained.

Laser Cataract Surgery What is cataract laser surgery? Are lasers used in cataract surgery? How is a cataract removed?

Lifestyle Lenses Explained What are Lifestyle Lenses? Premium IOL’s and Accommodating Lenses are changing the way cataract patients see. See how new lifestyle lenses are changing lives today.

Multifocal Lens (IOL) vs. Monofocal Lens (IOL) What is the difference between Multifocal IOL’s and Monofocal IOL’s? Which cataract lens is best?

Multifocal Lens Cost How much does a multifocal lens cost? Are multifocal IOL’s covered by Medicare?

Multifocal Lens vs. Accommodating Lens What is the difference between Multifocal Lenses vs. Accommodating Lenses? How do Accommodating IOL’s work? Which cataract lens is best for me?

Multifocal Lenses What is a Multifocal IOL? How are Multifocal Cataract Lenses different than other cataract lenses?

Premium Implants compared to standard IOL’s What are “Premium Implants” and how are they different from standard cataract lenses?

Premium Lens What is a premium lens? What types of premium iol’s are there? How much does a premium lens cost?

Refractive Lens Exchange What is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)? How is RLE different from cataract surgery?

When should I have Cataract Surgery? When is it best to have cataract surgery and what are the signs of a mature cataract?