Common Questions Answered About Cataract and Lens Surgery

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There are no restrictions on flying after routine cataract surgery!

Eyedrops are vital to help healing after cataract surgery. While most surgeons use 2 or even 3 different bottles, Dr Rylan uses a specially compounded bottle combining the necessary drops into a single convenient bottle.

Yes! Cataract surgery does attract a medicare rebate as well as private health rebates (*if covered). Currently the medicare rebate for most people is $649.90 though safety net may provide more to some people.

Unfortunately, refractive lens exchanges do not attract any medicare or private health rebates.

Many patients have vision good enough to drive the very next day! However, this is individual specific and depends on a number of factors and the general health of their eyes and vision. 

No. Although sometimes lasers can be used for parts of cataract surgery, the actual removal of the cataract or lens is performed by a special ultrasound machine called a phacoemulsification machine.

This is a surprisingly complex question and depends on a number of factors. It is greatly affected by type of intraocular lens desired, level of private health insurance, day surgery location, special equipment required for your case, etc. Our receptionists can give you a rough estimate based on a few details you provide