Congratulations!  You have taken the most important step towards a world of clear vision by learning more about cataract treatment options at PVI. We believe that the best cataract patient is an informed cataract patient.  

By following this step-by-step roadmap, you can turn your dream of restored vision into reality, and once again fully enjoy your family, friends, work and leisure activities:



1.    Schedule Your Cataract Screening at PVI

• Call us TODAY at 636-728-0111 or toll-free, 1-877-862-2020 to schedule your private 30 minute cataract screening with one of our doctors. 
  
• We'll check your eyes to confirm that your vision problems can be addressed through cataract surgery. 
• You'll have time to ask questions and be given additional educational materials for your review.  
• At the end of the consultation, we will schedule your pre-operative examination with one of our surgeons.
  

2.    Come In for Your Pre-operative Exam

• We will check and re-check your eyes using multiple, state-of-the-art diagnostic instruments, because the precision of the pre-operative measurements dictates the quality of your vision outcome.
• During this visit, your surgeon will answer any questions you still may have, and will discuss the cataract treatment that is most appropriate for your eyes and medical condition.  
• Allow 2 hours for your pre-operative examination and remember to bring a driver, since your eyes will be dilated during this visit. 
• Once you have experienced the most thorough eye examination you have had in your entire life, you'll be both confident and excited about your upcoming cataract procedure!
  

3.    Schedule Your Procedure

• Our surgery schedulers will obtain pre-certification from your insurer, if required, and will review all pre-operative instructions with you. 
  
• They will also schedule all of your post-operative visits at this time.  
• Each of your eyes will be treated on a separate day, approximately two weeks apart. 
  

4.    Come In for Your Brief, Pain-free Procedure

• Take one last look at the world through your clouded natural lens a blurry world devoid of vivid colors! 
  
• Your procedure will be totally painless, thanks to topical and/or IV anesthesia. 
  

That's it!  Within an hour of your surgery, you are ready to go home and treat yourself to a nap doctor's orders!  When you wake up the next morning, you will see what you've been missing.  Then, share your excitement with us during your post-operative visit and make our doctor's day!    
 
All it takes is one phone call to start the ball rolling.  Call us today at 636-728-0111 or 1-877-862-2020.