Distance Vision Enhancement – Cataract Surgery in Phoenix, AZ
For many Scottsdale and Phoenix cataracts patients, cataract surgery provides an enjoyable fringe benefit - clear distance vision without glasses. However, not everyone can achieve this result with routine cataract surgery alone. Sometimes, additional measures are necessary, either at the time of surgery or shortly thereafter. At Q Vision, we call these additional services Distance Vision Enhancement.
Here's how the program works:
At the time of your cataract evaluation, your surgeon will determine if your eyes are healthy enough to achieve clear distance vision without glasses. If so, you will be offered the opportunity to participate in the program.
What happens next depends on the amount of astigmatism in your eyes. If you only have a little astigmatism, there is a pretty good chance that you will achieve clear distance vision with routine cataract surgery alone, so you can just go forward with your surgery and enter the program only if necessary afterward.
However, if your eyes have significant astigmatism, you will need to enter the program at the time of your cataract operation, as astigmatism is best corrected at the time of surgery.
Once you have healed from your cataract operation, we will reassess your distance vision. If it is still not clear enough and your eyes remain otherwise healthy, then a laser vision correction procedure such as PRK or LASIK performed by a skilled Scottsdale / Phoenix LASIK surgeon can often provide the necessary improvement.
Summary - Distance Vision Enhancement is an optional package of additional services designed to lessen your need for distance eyeglasses after cataract surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Distance Vision Enhanced Cataract Surgery
(click a question to view answer)- Why would I opt for Distance Vision Enhancement with my cataract surgery?
- If you would find driving, golf, watching TV or other distance activities more enjoyable without glasses or if you would feel safer in an emergency knowing that your distance vision is clear without glasses, then you may wish to consider the program.
- Do I have to take part in the program?
- The program is only intended for those interested in freedom from eyeglasses for distance vision. You can still have very successful cataract surgery without participating in the program.
- What will my vision be like if I don't take part in the program?
- You will still enjoy improved vision from your cataract surgery, but you will likely need to wear glasses for driving, television and other distance activities, whereas those who take part in the program are likely to see well at a distance without glasses.
- How likely is it that I will be able to go without distance glasses?
- Our practice has a long and proven track record of helping patients see clearly without distance glasses. While no doctor can guarantee the results of a medical procedure beforehand, if you enter the program and your eyes don't develop any other health problems, then your odds of seeing well enough to pass a drivers test without glasses are statistically very close to 100%.
- What exactly is included in the program?
- The program is tailored to your needs. For some patients, a toric IOL is implanted at the time of the cataract operation to correct astigmatism. For others, laser vision correction such as PRK or LASIK is necessary shortly after the cataract operation. For all patients, a substantial amount of staff time and additional measures such as dryness testing, corneal topography, wavefront analysis, corneal pachymetry, visual actuity, manifest refraction and extra postoperative visits are necessary.
- Is the program covered by insurance? What are the costs?
- Distance Vision Enhancement services are not covered by insurance. All of the costs are out-of-pocket and will be discussed in detail at the time of your evaluation. Monthly payment plans are available to help defer the cost.
- Do all doctors offer this?
- Only a small number of practices in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area have the expertise and laser equipment necessary to offer this type of program. As patients learn the benefits of these programs, it is likely that more and more practices will offer them.
- How will this affect my near vision?
- You will still need to wear over-the-counter reading glasses to see up-close. If you would like to lessen your need for glasses at both distance and near, then you may wish to consider Near and Distance Enhancement.