Dropless Cataract Surgery

About Dropless Cataract Surgery

For decades, whenever Sifri Eye Center has performed cataract surgery, we have used eye drops before and after cataract surgery to promote healing and reduce the risk of infection.

While eye drops generally work well, there are often problems associated with the side effects of the medications, as well as difficulties obtaining the drops from the pharmacy and placing them in the eye.

To make our surgery more convenient and to reduce costs (a complete set of brand-name drops can cost up to $400 per eye), we offer an antibiotic formulation that is injected into the eye at the end of cataract surgery.

This reduces the chance of side effects on your ocular surface and simplifies the postoperative course by not dealing with the inconvenience and expense of obtaining and placing excessive drops onto your eye.

If you have arthritis and have difficulty administering drops, getting dropless cataract surgery is especially beneficial.

As with all medications, injectable medications can have side effects.  The doctor will evaluate you and determine the best approach.

About Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is the most common surgery in the United States with over three million procedures performed annually. A cataract is the clouding of the natural clear lens in the eye, resulting in hazy vision, unusual glare, poor night vision, and a reduction in color perception. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed, and then replaced with a clear, artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

Common Eye Services

For over 60 years, Sifri Eye Center has been serving in Cincinnati and Harrison, OH, in a compassionate and caring environment. From diabetic consultations to cataract and glaucoma surgeries, we will improve and protect your eyesight at any stage of your life.

We also do routine eye exams to catch problems before they become serious. Visit our conveniently located clinic today.