Most patients considering cataract surgery come in with a list of good questions. Is surgery the only option? How long is my recovery? Which lens is right for me? Does my insurance cover it? All are worth asking.
Here’s one that almost never comes up: who will actually be performing my surgery — and will I see that same person afterward?
In large eye clinics, cataract care is divided among several people. You may meet with one person for your exam, have your surgical plan developed by another, see a surgeon you’ve never spoken with only on surgery day, and have post-op visits with someone else entirely. It’s an efficient model for the medical practice, but can often feel disjointed and uncomfortable for the patient. You wonder, “Does this person really know me?”
Rodila Eye, the specialty surgical practice in Palm Beach Gardens founded by Jill Rodila, MD, is structured differently by design. Dr. Jill Rodila performs every exam pre-operatively, plans and performs every surgery herself, and lets you choose who you see for post-operative visits. It’s her if you choose, or your established optometrist if that’s your preference. She works cooperatively with referring physicians to ensure you have the most personalized care possible. Rodila Eye is a specialty practice by design — one surgeon, focused entirely on cataract care, with time to answer your questions and monitor your progress from first evaluation to last post-op visit.
This focus matters, because cataract surgery is a decision you only make once. The lens implanted during surgery replaces your natural lens permanently, and the one you choose will shape how you see for years to come. An unhurried discussion with your surgeon is vital so she understands your lifestyle, your hobbies, and which parts of life you’ve given up due to poor vision. Only then can she recommend the lens implant solution that helps restore your vision.
Cataracts form as the eye’s natural lens gradually clouds, and symptoms creep in slowly: glare from oncoming headlights, colors that look faded, sunlight that feels harsher and painful, reading that takes more light, or eyes that tire easily. When these changes start affecting how and when you drive, read, or spend your leisure time, consider finding out how to get those back.
Many patients find Fall is a good time to start, before the holidays arrive and calendars fill up.
Call 561-786-0124 or visit RodilaEye.com to schedule your cataract evaluation with Dr. Rodila.
