What You Should and Shouldn’t Do After Your Cataract Surgery

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jun 23, 2022 3:38:43 PM

A cataract occurs when the natural lens in the eye -- which is normally clear -- becomes cloudy. This can distort your vision and make it difficult to read, drive, recognize people, watch TV, and much more. It’s a lot like looking through frosted glass or a window that has fogged up. 
 
If you notice any changes in your vision due to a cataract, you should schedule a visit with your eye doctor immediately. Some of the symptoms of a cataract include difficulty seeing at night, clouded or blurry vision, sensitivity to light, halos around lights, fading colors, and much more. 
 
In order to diagnose a cataract, your ...
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PanOptix Trifocal Intraocular Lens Testimonial

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jun 23, 2021 3:05:29 PM

PanOptix® Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL), the first and only trifocal lens for U.S. patients undergoing cataract surgery. PanOptix is clinically shown to deliver an exceptional combination of near, intermediate and distance vision while significantly reducing the need for glasses after cataract surgery.

We interviewed one of our PanOptix patients and here is what he said about his vision following surgery.

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What to do before cataract surgery

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on May 18, 2021 3:01:07 PM

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.

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