Understand the Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery

Treatment TermsCataracts Overview While seeing more clearly is the main goal of cataract surgery, new lasers and premium lenses have made it possible to also achieve better vision."Now we have the ability to improve people's vision so they can see distance or up close, often without glasses," said Anupama B. Horne, MD, a Duke cataract surgeon."The laser assists us in giving people clearer vision faster, more consistently and very often without glasses." Content Blocks Section Header Image/Videoblog_cataracts_1932x862_009.jpg Section Features Images/Media Text Content Section Header Image/Videoblog_cataracts_1932x862_083.jpg Section Features Images/Media Text Content Header Should You Consider Laser Cataract Surgery? ContentWhile laser cataract surgery has its advantages, it ’s not for everyone. Because the use of the laser and the premium lenses are not covered by insurance, people will incur more out of pocket expenses than traditional cataract surgery.“When we see people who need cataract surgery, we determine if they would be a candidate for a premium lens as well as the use of the laser, and educate them about the benefits. It is up to the patient to decide if they want traditional surgery or laser cataract surgery,” Dr. Horne said. Section Features Text Content CTA ButtonCataract Surgery CTA Header Lean More Hero Imageblog_cataracts_hero_1932x862.jpg Preview Image Featured Doctors and Providers ...
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