In 2017, the cost for a cataract surgery ranged from around $3,600 to $6,000. Without any insurance, an individual has to pay this entire cost. There are a number of factors that determine the actual amount to be paid, without any medical insurance. The cataract surgery cost will depend on the intraocular lens (IOL) that is used during the surgery procedure, the kind of technology that is used for the surgery, and also the experience and skill of the surgeon.

If one plan’s to opt for monofocal IOL, then the cataract surgery cost won’t be that high, and it is possible to pay the expenses out-of-pocket. If one chooses a laser cataract surgery type or any other type of premium IOL, it will increase the overall cataract surgery cost.

Although cataract surgery helps in improving the vision, it does come with certain risks. A few risks that are associated with a cataract surgery are as follows:

• Loss of vision
• Secondary cataract
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Inflammation
• Infection
• Glaucoma
• Drooping eyelid
• Dislocation of the artificial lens
• Retinal detachment

To minimize risks and to ensure that the surgery goes smoothly, it is recommended to take certain precautions. The following are some of the tips to help prepare for a cataract surgery:

• One must undergo various tests and procedures so that the right kind of IOL lens may be recommended for one’s eye.
• If one is taking any kind of medication, then it should be stopped so that it does not interfere with the process of surgery and healing.
• It is very much recommended to use eyedrops to reduce infection.
• Before the surgery, one must not eat anything for almost 12 hours.
• Be ready to start the recovery process after your surgical procedure.

Also, it should be kept in mind that after going through a standard IOL surgery, using reading glasses will be extremely useful.