“How long does laser cataract surgery take?”

Every patient and every surgery can be different, but under most circumstances, cataract surgery can be done by most skilled surgeons in 30 minutes or less unless complications occur. And there is a minimum of 30-90 minutes in a recovery area after surgery. I would discuss this with your surgeon so that you have a general idea as to what to expect. Good luck and best wishes.

Modern cataract surgery only takes about ten minutes per eye to perform. It is a very fast procedure and can be performed under topical drop anesthetic with twilight IV or oral sedation. It is not painful. Patients wake up the next morning with extremely improved vision.

Usually around 20 minutes. Best Regards, Kenmore Optical 1018 Beacon Street Suite 100 Brookline, MA 02446 www.kenmoreoptical.com (617) 505-6419