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What is the difference between standard and premium cataract surgery?
Mr Darcy works very hard to provide everybody with the best possible outcome. He has invested in the very latest technology to comprehensively assess your eyes, improving the accuracy and safety of your surgery.
The only difference between standard and premium cataract surgery is the type of lens inserted into the eye.
Choosing the most appropriate lens for you can be challenging and importantly not everybody is suitable for all types of lenses. During your assessment we will perform a series of comprehensive tests and examinations, using the latest technology. We are all individuals with different needs and requirements. Following the assessment we will guide you using the information about your eyes, helping you to make the correct decision for you.
Why choose us?
Your eyes are unique. We are uncompromising in our approach. Where required, astigmatism correcting toric intraocular lenses are used as standard*
No hidden fees
With several lists per month we can fit around you, finding an appropriate time for your surgery
Mr Darcy will be with you from the initial assessment, through until discharge
We go that extra mile. To obtain the best outcome a laser enhancement may be required. Not only is this included in the price this will be provided in house by Mr Darcy**
Are there different types of intraocular lenses used in cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery can be a great opportunity to remove or reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. After removing your cloudy natural lens, a new, typically plastic, intraocular lens is inserted in its place to refocus your eye. Intraocular lenses can be grouped into three categories.
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These lenses are similar to the lenses used in the NHS. They focus the eye at a single distance. Most people opt for distance vision but some may prefer computer or reading vision. Similar to the other categories these lenses are available in toric varieties, to also correct any astigmatism.
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These lenses use special technology to increase your depth of focus. This typically means you are able to see in the distance and also use a computer or tablet without glasses or contact lenses. You are likely to still need reading glasses for anything smaller.
These lenses also get called Monofocal plus or Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) lenses.
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These lenses aim to remove your need for contact lenses or glasses for everyday living. They use advanced technology to achieve this providing a full range of focus. These lenses are not suitable for all and so it is vitally important to have a comprehensive assessment to ensure they are right for you. Our assessments typically take a minimum of 90 minutes. During that time, we get to know you and perform a full range of advanced investigations looking at the health of your eyes and their optical suitability. At the end of this process, we will advise your suitability.
These lenses are also called multifocal and trifocal intraocular lenses.
Comparison of intraocular lenses used for cataract surgery
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Standard monofocal
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Extended range of focus (EROF)
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Full range of focus (FROF)
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| Are these lenses suitable for everybody? | |||
| Are these lenses suitable for everybody? | Almost | Our extensive pre-operative testing will help guide your suitability. | |
| Can they be used to correct astigmatism? | |||
| Can they be used to correct astigmatism? | |||
| Are they suitable for monovision? (One eye for distance, other for reading/computers) | |||
| Are they suitable for monovision? (One eye for distance, other for reading/computers) | Not required - FROF lenses provide the greatest range of glasses independence. | ||
| Can they reduced my dependence on contact lenses or glasses? | |||
| Can they reduced my dependence on contact lenses or glasses? | Only if using monovision | Yes, they typically provide good distance and computer vision. With blended monovision this can be extended to also include reading. | They provide the greatest range of glasses independence! |
| What is the risk of causing halos and glare? | |||
| What is the risk of causing halos and glare? | Low | Low | Studies show <8% of people subjectively have issues with halos and glare at 12 months. If troubled, simple solutions can help such as yellow tinted glasses when night driving. |
| Are these lenses covered by my insurance company? | |||
| Are these lenses covered by my insurance company? | Only non-astigmatism correcting | ||
| Which package do these fall into? | |||
| Which package do these fall into? | Standard | Enhanced | Premium |
How much does cataract surgery cost?
For further information on pricing please go to https://visioncareclinic.com/about/fees/
An insurance company is paying for my treatment, is there anything I need to be aware of?
We are registered with all of the major insurance companies. There are some important things you need to be aware of if an insurance company is paying for your treatment.
1) You will be responsible for any excess payments that may be due
2) Insurance companies do not cover the cost of astigmatism correcting toric intraocular lenses. Don’t worry we still have you covered. If you have astigmatism and opt for one of these lenses you can simply upgrade to our enhanced package.
3) Insurance companies do not cover the cost of premium cataract surgery. You can upgrade to this option but there will be an additional charge for our premium package, which you will receive a separate bill for. If upgraded you will receive all the usual benefits of our premium package - premium intraocular lens and a laser enhancement if required.
* Toric astigmatism correcting lenses are not covered by insurance companies - additional fees will apply
** Laser enhancements are not included for insurance patients unless they have upgraded to the premium package