Less time in glasses. More of every day in focus.

Cataract surgery replaces your clouded natural lens with a clear artificial one, and the lens you choose sets your range of vision. Most patients choose vision correction — advanced lenses that reduce your dependence on glasses. Depending on your goals, that means an advanced monofocal (TECNIS Eyhance) for sharper distance, a multifocal IOL (Envy™, Odyssey™) or EDOF lens (PureSee™) for a full range of vision, or the Light Adjustable Lens, which we fine-tune after surgery. We also offer standard cataract surgery with a monofocal lens and low-level astigmatism correction (LRI) — all the benefits of surgery with Dr. Vrabec, for patients happy to keep wearing glasses. Your comprehensive evaluation confirms which is the right fit for your eyes.

It depends on the lens you choose. With a basic single-distance (standard monofocal) lens, plan on wearing glasses — about two-thirds of patients need them only for intermediate and reading, while the rest rely on glasses more of the time, including for distance. With an advanced vision-correction lens, most patients become far less dependent on glasses across distance and mid-range tasks like driving, the dashboard, and the computer. For the very smallest print, you may still want light reading glasses. Your consult will set realistic expectations for your eyes.

A basic monofocal lens focuses at just one distance, so you’ll typically wear glasses for everything else — it’s the default most offices fit. It also doesn’t correct astigmatism, so you may not get any range fully in focus without glasses — a basic lens leaves part of your result to chance. Advanced vision-correction lenses extend your range so more of daily life stays in focus, correct astigmatism, and reduce your dependence on glasses. At your evaluation we recommend the specific lens that best fits your eyes and goals.

Insurance covers removing the cataract and a basic lens that doesn’t fully correct most prescriptions — correcting your prescription, which determines how well you actually see, is out-of-pocket. Standard cataract surgery with a monofocal lens and low-level astigmatism correction (LRI) is $1,100/eye out-of-pocket; vision correction with advanced lenses ranges $3,000–$7,000/eye, depending on your goals and the technology. Your initial comprehensive eye evaluation is billed to your medical insurance (or $300 if you prefer to self-pay). Many patients use HSA/FSA funds and 0% APR financing for 24 months for qualified borrowers, with additional options available by phone.

Standard cataract surgery with a monofocal lens and low-level astigmatism correction (LRI) is $1,100/eye. Vision correction with advanced lenses ranges $3,000–$7,000/eye, depending on your goals and the technology. Insurance covers removing the cataract and a basic lens that doesn’t fully correct most prescriptions; these out-of-pocket amounts cover correcting your prescription. Your initial comprehensive eye evaluation — a thorough 1.5–2 hour assessment — is billed to your insurance, or $300 self-pay, where we also review financing (0% APR for 24 months for qualified borrowers; additional options by phone) and HSA/FSA eligibility.

We understand — and we’re honest about how we work. The Clear Vision way is outcome-focused: we don’t cut corners simply to comply with insurance coverage when we feel it would compromise your result. A fully insurance-covered procedure with no out-of-pocket cost is available at many hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and we’re glad to recommend an office that can provide it. It simply isn’t our process — our focus is your best possible vision, not the cheapest path through it.

Cataract surgery is performed in our private, accredited on-site suite, one eye at a time, with numbing drops and relaxing medication (no IVs) — most procedures take only minutes. Many patients notice clearer vision within days. Your care team will review exactly what to expect at your consult.