Cataracts can cause blurry vision, glare, difficulty driving at night, and trouble reading. This page includes simple, patient-friendly videos to help you understand your options and what to expect from cataract surgery.
Dr. Goel is a comprehensive ophthalmologist, cataract & refractive surgeon. He offers modern cataract surgery options and will help you understand what is best for your eyes, your lifestyle, and your vision goals.
Start Here – Cataract Surgery Introduction
- Cataract Surgery – Introduction – Overview of cataracts, surgery and lens options. (14 minutes)
- Cataract Surgery – Informed Consent – Risks, benefits, and what to expect. (6 minutes)
- Cataract Surgery – Animation – An explanation of cataracts and the typical steps in cataract surgery. (Zeiss Meditec, 6 minutes)
Laser Cataract Surgery and Lens Options With Cataract Surgery
- Laser Cataract Surgery vs. Manual Cataract Surgery – Split Screen shows the difference between manual cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. (2 minutes)
- Presbyopia / Multifocal IOLs – Multifocal lenses help to treat presbyopia, thus reducing glasses or contact lenses dependence after cataract surgery. (3 minutes)
- Toric IOL (Astigmatism) overview and informed consent – If you have astigmatism, it can often be corrected at the time of surgery. Toric IOLs reduce astigmatism and allow the eyes to process images more efficiently and with greater clarity. (4 minutes)
MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) and SLT
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) – Dr. Goel offers advanced MIGS procedures, including goniotomy and iStent inject. These treatments can help lower eye pressure in patients with glaucoma, especially when combined with cataract surgery. Please watch this short video to learn how these procedures work and whether they may be right for you. (MIGS patient education video, 4 minutes)
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) – Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is now a first-line treatment option for patients who are glaucoma suspects or have glaucoma and need to lower their intraocular pressure. Dr. Goel performs SLT in the Cherry Hill office. (SLT patient education video, 4 minutes)
Optional: Watch Live Cataract Surgery
- Dr. Goel explains cataract surgery in 2 minutes (120 seconds). Routine case narrated at 5x normal speed with an overview of cataract surgery steps.
- Dr. Goel performs cataract surgery on a routine case in real time (2023) – Includes surgeon view, timer, and subtitles. (9 minutes)
Schedule a consultation
If cataracts are affecting your daily activities—reading, driving, or glare—it may be time for an evaluation.