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O P H T H A L M O L O G Y
Sightpath Medical is
my trusted partner.
Rather than sit back and accept the declining reimbursements, the Center for Sight
decided to get innovative, offering patients
"cataract upgrade packages." In exchange for
improved vision outcomes — defined as
reducing their dependence on glasses by
treating astigmatism or presbyopia — the center upcharges patients and bills them directly
for the improved outcomes. Two examples:
• Advanced Vision ($3,295 per eye). Involves
laser cataract surgery, implantation of presbyopia-correcting IOLs, treatment of astigmatism and post-op LASIK enhancement if
patients aren't satisfied with the vision outcomes. This package offers patients the best
chance to get out of glasses, although it's not
guaranteed. Mr. Dawes says 95% of patients
don't wear glasses after surgery.
• Custom Vision ($1,695 per eye). Involves laser
cataract surgery, implantation of standard
IOLs, treatment of astigmatism and post-op
LASIK enhancement. Because a non-presbyopia-correcting IOL is used, patients will deal
with presbyopia following surgery. Surgeons
set focal points so patients will be out of
glasses for distance vision, but they'll still
need glasses for reading.
Yes, cataract surgeons are being successful
in raising per-case revenue by adding non-covO C T O B E R 2013 | O U T PAT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E
"As a complete turn-key
solution, Sightpath takes
care of everything, from
installing and calibrating the
equipment, to providing
implementation and
marketing support. "
"I am a
Sightpath
Sightpath
Surgeon."
Surgeon
Larry E. Patterson, MD
Eye Centers of Tennesse
ee
Tennessee
To Meet MoFe, Sightpath's Mobile
Femto for Cataract solution,
Call 888.975.5526 or visit
www.SightpathMedical.com/OS
Visit Booth
#436 at AAO
November 16-19
to Meet MoFe
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