CATARACTS — FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Medicare and health insurance organizations pay a portion of the cataract surgery costs. Drs. Fine, Hoffman and Packer charge a single combined fee for their services.

Charges for the preoperative exam and computerized corneal topography are included in the surgical fee if the initial surgery is completed within (2) months. Post-operative services include a 1-day check and assessments at 1-2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. The fee does not cover the cost of glasses or contact lenses, the cost of punctal plugs, or the cost of certain medications. You will be responsible for paying the fee before services are provided.

Financing is available to most patients; please ask for details. Should you require financing, please remember that authorization of financing must be received in the office one day prior to your surgery.

Related Information About Cataracts:

• Synchrony IOL  (pdf)  Synchrony website
• Risks and Limitations
• Surgery Center
• Patient Instructions
• CapitalOne Healthcare Finance
• Cataracts Main Page
• Procedures Available Main Page

Commonly Asked Questions:

How do I know when I need surgery for my cataracts?
When your cataracts have progressed enough to seriously impair your vision and affect your daily life.

How soon after surgery will I see well?
If you have an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted during surgery, normal vision should be restored within a few weeks.

Will my insurance cover cataract surgery?
Most health care coverage plans do cover cataract surgery. Find out if your coverage plan requires a referral or prior authorization.
Find out more about it here.