Does cataract surgery hurt?
Because of the anaesthetic eye drops we administer before and during a cataract operation, the treatment does not hurt. Most patients are very comfortable during the procedure.
What are the cataract surgery risks?
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed eye surgery there is. Because of technology and advanced techniques, cataract surgery risks have a very low chance of occuring.
How does cataract surgery work?
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed eye surgery. It is very safe and a low-risk surgery.
How much does cataract surgery cost?
The cost of a premium lens would cost between about $500 and $2,500, depending on the type of lens that is chosen. In addition to fees pertaining to the lens, there are fees that pertain to the actual assessment. In the leadup to the surgery, patients would undergo counselling and several tests, which would incur an office fee which usually ranges from between about $100 to $500. Some patients opt for a premium lens but are unable to pay for the cost of a lens up front, and we have a protocol for assisting patients who have difficulty with paying for the fees up front.