Our surgeons operate at two convenient locations:
Premier Surgery Center - Location: 5844 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg NY
Center for Ambulatory Surgery - Location: 550 Orchad Park Road, Buffalo NY
Cataract Surgery FAQs
Where does the surgery take place?
What if I blink?
During surgery, a spring will be used your keep your eyelids apart. You do not have to worry about blinking.
How long will I be at the surgical center?
While surgery itself typically takes less than 20 minutes, you should plan to be a the surgical center for several hours because the team has to get you ready for surgery and ready to go home.
Can I eat or drink before surgery?
If your surgery is scheduled for the morning, you should not eat eat or drink starting the midnight before. You may take your medications with a sip of water.
Is cataract surgery covered by my insurance?
Yes, traditional cataract surgery is covered by your insurance company. Patients typically pay their outpatient surgical fee. Advanced technology lenses to try and achieve independence from glasses are not covered by your insurance.
Can I see the surgery taking place?
Due to the bright lights of the operating microscope you will not be able to make out any details of the surgery. You will not see any of the instruments. All you can see is bright lights and movements, some equate this to a light show.
Can cataracts grow back?
No. Once that cataract is removed it does not grow back. However, the most common complication of cataract surgery is a film that develops behind the new lens placed inside of the eye which can feel like a cataract; however, this does not require surgery and can be removed in the office with a laser procedure.
When can I drive following surgery?
You need a driver the day of surgery as well as a driver the day after surgery for your post operative visit at our office. Usually 24 hours after anesthesia you can resume driving but your doctor will tell you when it is safe to drive again.
Should I take my medications prior to surgery?
The surgical center will review with you what medications you should take on the day of surgery.
What are the restrictions following surgery?
You will be given detailed instructions regarding post operative care, but in general, no lifting more than 10 pounds, no bending over, and no strenuous exercise for at least two weeks after each eye.
When can I get glasses following surgery?
You can get a glasses exam (if needed) typically one month after the second eye is completed.
Will I need glasses after surgery?
At Southtowns Eye Center we use the latest technology to assess your eyes, which allows many of our patients to function fairly well without glasses after cataract surgery. However, this ultimately depends on the eye anatomy itself and glasses are often needed to fine tune your vision following surgery. We do offer packages for those patients who are interested in becoming less dependent on glasses and or contacts after cataract surgery.
Our Location
Located in a stand alone building just off of Southwestern Blvd in Orchard Park, NY. The Southtowns Eye Center offers free parking and is wheelchair accessible.
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve and improve the gift of vision by providing a professional and caring environment where each patient will receive the best possible eye care using the latest techniques, technology and equipment. By providing our patients premium care, we can improve our patients’ life experiences and help them see the beauty in all things.