Cataract surgery in Syracuse — clearer vision in under 30 minutes.
Outpatient surgery from board-certified surgeons who've cared for Central New York for 50+ years. Medicare and most major plans accepted.
Call to schedule your evaluation
(315) 422-4412- 50+ years in Syracuse
- Board-certified surgeons
- Under 30 minutes per eye
- Medicare accepted
What makes cataract surgery here different
Under 30 minutes per eye
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure — you're awake but relaxed, the eye is fully numbed, and you go home the same day. No hospital stay.
Premium lens options
PanOptix® and Vivity® lens implants can reduce your dependence on glasses at multiple distances. Your surgeon recommends based on your eyes and your life.
Medicare accepted
We accept Medicare and most major plans, and our staff verifies your coverage before anything is scheduled — no surprises.
What to expect, start to finish
Your evaluation
A board-certified physician examines your eyes at our Syracuse or Fulton office, confirms whether cataracts are causing your vision changes, and tells you honestly whether surgery would help now or can wait.
Choose your lens
Standard or premium — PanOptix® or Vivity®. Your surgeon walks through the options based on how you live: driving, reading, screens.
Outpatient surgery
Under 30 minutes per eye. Most of your visit is preparation and a short recovery before a family member or friend drives you home.
Recovery & follow-up
Most patients return to normal activities within a day or two. We guide you through post-op drops and check your healing.
Surgeons who train the next generation
Insurance accepted
Medicare · Excellus BCBS · UnitedHealthcare · Aetna · Cigna · Humana · MVP · Fidelis & most major plans
Not sure about yours? Call (315) 422-4412 — we'll verify your benefits before your visit.
Cataract questions, answered
How long does cataract surgery take?
At Eye Consultants of Syracuse, cataract surgery typically takes under 30 minutes per eye and is performed as an outpatient procedure — you go home the same day, with no hospital stay. Most of your visit is preparation and a short recovery period before a family member or friend drives you home.
What lens implant options do I have?
We offer premium intraocular lenses including the Alcon Clareon® PanOptix® trifocal and Clareon® Vivity® extended-depth-of-focus lenses, in addition to standard implants. The right choice depends on your eyes, your health, and how you live. Your surgeon will walk through the options at your evaluation.
Do you accept Medicare for cataract surgery?
Yes. We accept Medicare along with Excellus BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, MVP, Fidelis, Wellcare, and AARP plans. Our staff will verify your specific coverage and explain any costs before your surgery is scheduled, so there are no surprises. Call (315) 422-4412 with your plan information.
How do I find out if I need cataract surgery?
Start with an evaluation at our Syracuse or Fulton office. One of our board-certified physicians will examine your eyes, confirm whether cataracts are causing your vision changes, and tell you honestly whether surgery would help now or can wait. Call (315) 422-4412 (Syracuse) or (315) 592-2444 (Fulton).