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Thank you for choosing to have your cataract evaluation with Dr. Joshua Rheinbolt.
Your appointment will be at the following address:
CEENTA Concord Office 645 Amalia Street NEConcord, NC 28025 704-295-3255
Prior to your appointment, please review the following information and write down any questions that you may have for Dr. Rheinbolt during your evaluation.
A cataract is a cloudy area in the natural lens of the eye that affects vision. As a cataract develops, the eye’s lens gradually becomes hard and cloudy allowing less light to pass through, which makes it more difficult to see. The majority of cataracts result from normal aging, but other problems can accelerate their development. Cataracts are the most common age-related eye condition and the leading cause of preventable blindness. Twenty-five million people in the U.S. age 40 and older have cataracts.
The formation of cataracts can be caused by the following: aging, steroids, diseases such as diabetes, trauma, hereditary factors, unprotected UV exposure, or taking certain medications.
Everyone is at risk for cataracts. This condition typically develops around age 55 or older but can occur at earlier ages.
Blurred vision, sensitivity to light, missing seeing details you used to see, trouble seeing to drive in poor light, increased sensitivity to glare, dull vision-colors lack vivid contrast, reduced vision in bright light, impaired depth perception.
A detailed eye examination is necessary.
Cataracts are treated by removing the eye’s cloudy natural lens and surgically replacing it with an acrylic intraocular lens or IOL. More than 98% of cataract surgeries are considered successful, and patients typically can return to their normal routines within 24 hours. This is done one eye at a time at an outpatient surgery center. The surgery typically last five to ten minutes. Dr. Rheinbolt uses the latest technology to ensure your safety, comfort, and results and we are committed to helping everyone achieve the vision they deserve.
An artificial lens that is placed inside the eye after the cataract is removed. This implant provides a new, clear lens that allows light to focus on the retina, just as the natural lens did before the cataract developed.
Dr. Rheinbolt offers a variety of lenses that help to reduce your need for glasses and contacts. Depending upon your lifestyle, these lenses can help with near, far, and in between needs. Options will be discussed with you and your surgeon in order to make the best decision for your needs.
If you can read without glasses before cataract surgery, it means your are near-sighted. If you like to read without glasses you can talk to Dr. Rheinbolt about selecting the standard lens for your surgery to focus up close like you do now, but you will lose distance vision. You will have to wear glasses to see everything beyond your arm’s length.
No. However, the capsule that holds the new lens implant may become cloudy. A simple, one-time, laser procedure can take care of this “film” and restore clear vision.
This choice uses standard lens that only allows you to see at one distance. Most often we will set the clearest vision for objects far from you like the television.
Your vision could be limited some by astigmatism so bifocals or contact lenses and reading glasses are needed for full vision with this selection.
This is the only option that is covered by your insurance. If you choose any of the other options below, you will have to pay an extra amount in addition to your co-pay and deductible.
This option will give you your best distance vision, reducing the need for glasses for looking at things farther from you like televisions, signs, and people’s faces. This can be accomplished using a laser for surgery or an implant that reduces astigmatism. You will need glasses for intermediate and near vision tasks like using the computer, reading, or putting on makeup.
This option provides through the use of a more advanced implant:
We will determine if you are a candidate for this option and customize your lens choice to best match your lifestyle. Readers may be needed for fine print.
Because the cost of cataract surgery depends on your insurance plan, copays, and deductibles, it’s difficult to provide an accurate range. Insurance only pays for the basic cost of surgery. If you choose to enhance your outcomes as previously described, you will have additional out of pocket costs ranging from $1500 to $4000 per eye.
We offer 0% interest for 24 months financing (subject to credit approval) through CareCredit and accept HSAs and FSAs. During your consultation, our team will help you determine what your insurance policy covers, what payment options are available, and how to make your vision goals a reality.
I knew after that first visit with Dr. Brendan O'Connell at CEENTA that I was indeed in the hands of a masterful surgeon.
