Cataract surgery replaces your eye's clouded natural lens with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision.
It is one of the most common and well-studied procedures in medicine, usually done as a quick outpatient surgery on one eye at a time. In the Sarasota-Bradenton area most cataract surgeons offer both standard monofocal lenses (typically covered by Medicare and insurance when the cataract is visually significant) and premium upgrade lenses that carry added out-of-pocket cost. Laser-assisted (bladeless) technology is widely available locally.
A single-focus lens that corrects distance vision; most patients still use reading glasses afterward. Generally covered by Medicare/insurance for a medically significant cataract.
A monofocal lens designed to correct astigmatism for sharper distance vision without glasses for distance.
Advanced lenses that aim to reduce dependence on glasses at multiple distances (near, intermediate, distance).
Femtosecond laser performs key steps of the procedure; often paired with premium lenses.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Ophthalmology — EyeSmart ↗National Eye Institute (NIH) ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.