Who is your eye doctor? This is the person I would go to for a reference.

For example, an independent optometrist will not do cataract surgery, but I guarantee you they know all the good cat surgeons (and bad) in the area. A good eye doc will give you options, and take into account your preferences or hospitals of choice.
Often times ophthalmologists sub-specialize, and some may not do cataract surgery, but again may be able to refer you- hopefully not following their chain of employment, but their own good judgment.
Also check with your friends of a similar age or that you know to have had surgery. They are great references based on their own personal experience.

MY Daughter in law worked in a eye Dr. office. She recommended a eye surgeon to do my cataract surgery.
The surgeon worked out of the top Hospitals in the Chicago area. I thought I was good to go.
I was not expecting the up-selling the surgeon was hawking.
+$3000 per eye for the "hi Tech" lenses, Eye ball resurfacing so the "hi-Tech" lenses would work.
I had Her ( the Dr.) do what she said needed to be done including the eye resurfacing (VERY PAINFUL for several days).
I had one eye done first. I was very UN happy from the beginning. The Dr. never explained all the negative side effects of the "hi Tech" lenses. I went back several times complaining about halos around anything bright. I finally traveled to the Cole Eye Institute at the Clev eland clinic.
They did a series of tests and then referred me to a Surgeon. He immediately explained the problems I was having.First he said the original surgeon removed too much material from my eye, he said that there would be nothing he could do to fix that problem. He then explained the DOWNSIDE of the Hi-Tech lenses and said I would probably never be satisfied with them. Because of the previous surgery and damage done, he did not know if he could successfully remove the old lens ( installed about 1 year previous). He thought there was about a 75% chance he could.
I agreed to have the lens removed and replaced with the standard lens.He said that he would need to do the surgery with numbing drops only because he would have to be able to communicate with me during the surgery.
All went well. I returned a month later and had him do the surgery in my other eye.
HUGE difference between one Dr. and another.
I will gladly travel back and forth to Cleveland if I need any other medical attention.

wife had her eyes done last spring,

a week apart,


she went to several doctors and did not like any, then decided to go she her mothers doc and liked him

older guy in an established group practice,

he hemmed and hawed over what lens and eventually waited for the new Vividty lens,

so far,, she has no issues,

before she could read small print if she took off her glasses and held it up to her face,
as in read a tattoo on a gnat's but,

but got bad at moderate distances, horrible beyond that,

she has worn glasses since she was 8


now, just readers for up close, and very low powered ones, (my 1.5 are too strong)

I had my left done and 1 year later my right.
I got lenses for distance and have "cheaters" all over the house.
I had my eyes checked 2 weeks ago and my vision is still 20/19.
12 years now.
Had mine done at a Eye Institute at the University Hospital @ MU.

Like any surgery, find someone who does a lot of it. Check references from patients and other doctors.

I had mine done over 10 years ago and chose the multifocal lenses. I have no regrets and am a much better shooter now. I can read without cheaters in natural light. In a dark room, I use the glasses.

Again, do the research. The internet makes it much easier.

I’ve had several ophthalmologists as clients. As with most things,the more you do the bette you get. Go with the doc that has performed the most surgeries. I’ve watched several procedures; they are very simple and, as I recall, take perhaps 30 odd seconds to do. Note, this excludes pre- and post-op.

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Originally posted by Harleysbluff:
Great surgery with several options for outcomes …

1) Set both for distance
2) Set both for near
3) Monovision ( one distance & one near )
4) Multifocal

All have pros / cons - depends what you want to accomplish and how much you want to spend

MDS

This is what my eye doc said about the options. The list is spot on:
1) Set both for distance - many people opt for this. This is what I'm having done (see below). Good option if you don't mind reading glasses occasionally
2) Set both for near - Typically best if you do a lot of close up work and don't have an issue with glasses for distance vision
3) Monovision ( one distance & one near ) - Some opt for this. It's not best of both worlds as it is a compromise. The brain compensates, however some do have issues and can't fully adapt.
4) Multifocal - Typically only recommended for those 70+ who's eyes have lost the ability to naturally change focus.



My ask was that they allow me to see distance well enough to drive (read signs, license plates, street signs etc.) but also be able to see the dash cluster. I don't need to see two flys humping at 500 yards but I do want to be able to see my dash board and what I'm trying not to hit out on the road. The doc thought he could get me to 20/30 in the first eye, we were lucky and I got to 20/25. I asked for the same for the second eye that is being done next week.


With my corrected eye I can see the fine lines in my hand 6-8" from my face, and easily see the steel structure on a Cell tower roughly 300 yards away. I need reading glasses in low light or for very small or poorly contrasted print (black type on a red label). I rarely use them.

I'm pretty happy but again, results vary