Cataract & Laser Center West

Your surgery will be performed by your personal ophthalmologist at Cataract & Laser Center West and all other follow up visits will be conducted at his or her office.

You can expect the total cost of your surgery to be significantly less than the cost would be at a local hospital. The Cataract & Laser Center West is Medicare certified and is a provider for most of the area’s insurance plans. Check with your insurance company to see if you have a copay or deductible that is due the day of surgery. You should bring all your current insurance cards and a photo I.D. as well as any co-payment that will be due the day of your surgery. We accept cash, check or credit card payments. After your surgery, we will be happy to submit your claim to your insurance company for payment. There are three separate fees for any surgery: one fee from your surgeon, one fee for anesthesia and one for the facility. You may call your insurance company for details on what portion of these charges you may be responsible for.

Yes, you need a driver if you are having surgery. If you are having a laser procedure, you may drive yourself.

At this point, due to COVID-19, we are not allowing visitors to wait in the lobby. Please have a phone number of your ride home available for the staff.

Do not eat anything including candy, gum or mints 8 hours prior to surgery. Clear liquids may be consumed up to 2 hours before arrival time. Examples of clear liquids include water, apple and cranberry juice, carbonated beverages, clear tea and black coffee. The patient will be given nourishment and receive written and verbal instructions when resting after surgery.

Please wear comfortable clothing, a short sleeved shirt if preferred with pants and comfortable shoes would be an excellent choice. You will be given a protective gown to wear over your clothing. If you have dentures or hearing aids, it will not be necessary to remove them.