Premium Lens & Laser Cataract Surgery in Los Angeles
Office of Dr. Ferzaad Moosa
Cataracts are a natural part of aging, but living with cloudy vision doesn’t have to be. At Excel Laser Vision Institute, we offer the most advanced evolution of cataract surgery: Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) combined with Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs).
While traditional cataract surgery is highly effective, our advanced laser technology allows for a procedure that is 100% blade-free, more precise, and customized to your eye’s unique anatomy. Coupled with premium lenses, this procedure doesn’t just restore your vision—it can make it better than it has been in decades.
Signs It’s Time for Cataract Surgery
- Cloudy or blurry vision: Looking through your eyes feels like looking through a dirty window.
- Sensitivity to light: Glare from headlights, lamps, or sunlight is painful or distracting.
- Fading colors: Colors appear dull, yellowed, or washed out.
- Poor night vision: Increasing difficulty driving at night or seeing in dim environments.
- Frequent prescription changes: Your glasses or contacts no longer seem to "work" like they used to.
What is “Femto” (Laser-Assisted) Cataract Surgery?
In traditional cataract surgery, the surgeon uses a handheld blade to create incisions and sound waves to break up the cataract.
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Surgery replaces the blade with a computer-guided laser.
- Unmatched Precision: The laser creates the corneal incision and the opening in the lens capsule with perfect circularity and centering, which is critical for the stability of premium lenses.
- Less Energy: The laser softens the cataract before it is removed, meaning less ultrasonic energy is needed. This reduces stress on the eye and often leads to faster visual recovery.
- Astigmatism Correction: The laser can also correct low levels of astigmatism during the same procedure, something a manual blade cannot do as precisely.
The “Premium Lens” Advantage
- Standard Monofocal Lenses: Covered by most insurance, these lenses provide clear vision at one distance (usually distance), meaning you will likely still need glasses for reading and computer work.
- Premium Lifestyle Lenses: We offer advanced Multifocal, Trifocal, and Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) lenses. These are designed to provide clear vision at all distances—near, intermediate, and far—significantly reducing or eliminating your need for glasses.
- Toric Lenses: Specifically designed for patients with astigmatism to ensure sharp, crisp vision.
The Treatment Process at Excel Laser Vision Institute
1. Advanced Diagnostic Mapping
2. The Laser Procedure
Performed by our specialized associate surgeons, the procedure is fast and virtually painless. The Femtosecond laser performs the critical steps of the surgery in seconds. The cloudy lens is gently removed, and your clear, premium IOL is inserted.
3. Rapid Recovery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does insurance cover Femto Cataract Surgery?
Is the procedure painful?
Can I have both eyes done at once?
Typically, cataract surgery is performed one eye at a time, usually one or two weeks apart. This ensures the first eye is healing perfectly before addressing the second.
Will my cataracts come back?
Specialized Surgical Care at Excel Laser Vision Institute
Excel Laser Vision Institute is led by Medical Director Dr. Ferzaad Moosa, a Harvard-trained ophthalmologist dedicated to bringing world-class vision care to Los Angeles.
Because cataract surgery requires specific expertise—especially when utilizing advanced Femtosecond lasers and Premium IOLs—we partner with expert associate surgeons who specialize exclusively in these lens-based procedures. This ensures that whether you need LASIK or Cataract Surgery, you are always in the hands of a surgeon who focuses specifically on that discipline.