Your cataract surgery experience will change the way you see the world – literally. It may take anywhere from a few hours to a week or two for your vision to become clearer and fully settle after your cataract surgery. During that time, be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions to ensure your recovery is smooth and goes as expected. Discover our top things to do before and after your cataract surgery to get the most out of your experience.
Dr. Kenneth Lindahl is the first Ophthalmologist in the greater Rochester area to offer the newest, FDA approved Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) for cataract patients, the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL.
What's an IOL? Learn more here.
PanOptix is already one of the leading presbyopia-correcting IOLs in more than 70 countries, but has only been FDA approved in the US since 2019. It is designed for today’s active lifestyles, from viewing mobile devices and computer screens to high-quality distance vision in a range of lighting conditions.
Blade-free laser cataract surgery costs more, but offers the potential for better results and less inflammation than the traditional procedure.
Traditional cataract surgery, by comparison, hasn’t changed much in more than 30 years—it’s still performed by using a small blade held by a human hand.