Lissa Batchelet, Author at Batchelet Eye

Cataract Lens Options Explained: Which Lens Is Right for You?

Posted by: Batchelet Eye in Cataract Surgery,Cataracts

Here’s something most patients don’t expect to hear: the most important decision in cataract surgery isn’t the surgery itself. It’s the lens. During the procedure, your cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one — and that lens stays in your eye for the rest of your life. Which type you…

Inside Our Recent Continuing Education Event: Bringing Local Optometrists Together Around the Future of Cataract Surgery

Posted by: Batchelet Eye in Clinic Events

At Batchelet Eye, we’ve always believed that the best patient care happens when ophthalmologists and optometrists work as a team. So a few weeks ago, we hosted a continuing education evening for the optometrists who refer patients to us from across Western Pennsylvania — a chance to share data, talk through the latest cataract surgery…

Dropless Cataract Surgery: A Simpler Way to Recover

Posted by: Batchelet Eye in Cataract Surgery

If you’ve been told you need cataract surgery, chances are someone has already mentioned the eye drops. Multiple bottles. Different medications. A schedule that looks like a spreadsheet. Four times a day for weeks. For many patients — especially those dealing with arthritis, trembling hands, or simply the stress of keeping track of it all…