As fall approaches, it’s a good time to check in with patients whose cataracts are beginning to interfere with daily activities and who may be ready to consider surgery. Independent Vision Group currently has openings for cataract evaluations and surgery, giving many patients the chance to start the process now and complete surgical and postoperative care before winter is fully underway.

Timing can matter most for patients who:

• Spend part of the winter in a warmer climate
• Prefer to avoid traveling for appointments in winter weather
• Are noticing more trouble with nighttime driving or glare as daylight hours shorten
• Want improved vision heading into the holidays
• Have been monitoring their cataracts and are now seeing more symptoms

Fall is a good opportunity to revisit cataract symptoms with patients who may have chosen to wait before. At IVG, we evaluate patients, discuss their visual goals and options, and determine whether surgery makes sense, then continue working closely with referring optometrists on postoperative and ongoing care.

If a patient is hoping to complete treatment before winter travel or weather becomes a factor, we can help figure out what timing is possible based on their needs and surgical plan.