Near and Distance Vision Enhancement – Cataract Surgery in Scottsdale
If you would like to see up-close and far-away without glasses after your cataract operation, then you will need services beyond routine cataract surgery to achieve this result. At Q Vision, we call these additional services Near and Distance Enhancement for cataracts Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa patients.
Here's how the program works:
In order to achieve clear near and distance vision, we will need to utilize a "premium lens" for your surgery. Premium lenses have been on the market for about five years and are rapidly gaining in popularity. The unique aspect of a premium lens is the ability to provide both near and distance vision. With a standard lens, only one or the other is possible.
There are several good premium lenses on the market, such as the Alcon Restor and Bausch and Lomb Crystalens HD, and we have developed a sophisticated protocol to help us determine the best lens for you.
Once you heal from your cataract operation, we will assess your near and 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 top Phoenix LASIK surgery specialist can often provide the necessary improvement.
Summary - Near and Distance Enhancement is an optional package of additional services designed to lessen the need for eyeglasses after cataract surgery over all distances from near to far. This program provides the maximum freedom from glasses that is currently available.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Near and Distance Enhancement
(click a question to view answer)- Why would I opt for Near and Distance Enhancement with my cataract surgery?
- If you would like to be able to see up-close (reading, sewing, computer) and far away (driving, golf, TV) while using glasses as little as possible, then you may wish to enter the program.
- Do I have to take part in the program?
- The program is only intended for those interested in maximizing their freedom from eyeglasses. 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 bifocal glasses to provide you with clear reading and distance vision.
- How likely is it that I will be able to go without glasses?
- The vast majority of Near and Distance Enhancement patients wear glasses very rarely, if at all, on a day-to-day basis. However, it is considered a normal outcome to occasionally wear glasses for visually demanding activities such as fine print or dim light.
- What exactly is included in the program?
- The program is tailored to your needs. For all patients, a premium lens is implanted at the time of the cataract operation in order to provide both near and distance vision. A substantial amount of staff time and additional measures such as dryness testing, corneal topography, wavefront analysis, corneal pachymetry, visual acuity, manifest refraction and extra postoperative visits are necessary. Some patients, particularly those with astigmatism, require a laser vision correction procedure such as PRK or LASIK shortly after their cataract operation.
- Is the program covered by insurance? What are the costs?
- Near and Distance Enhancement services are not covered by insurance. 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 laser equipment and premium lens experience 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.