Now Offering Same-Day Cataract Surgery
For patients who live farther from our Fort Collins surgery center, traveling for multiple cataract appointments can be challenging. Our Same-Day Cataract Surgery pathway is designed to make the process more convenient by combining pre-operative testing, your surgical consultation, and cataract surgery into a single visit.
For eligible patients, this means one trip to Fort Collins per eye instead of multiple appointments on separate days. When appropriate, we may also perform your first post-operative exam on the same day.
Our goal is to make cataract surgery more efficient and accessible while providing the same high level of personalized care. For some patients, an overnight stay may be helpful to accommodate early or late appointments. We have partnered with several nearby hotels to offer preferred rates for our patients.
How It Works
Step 1 — See Your Eye Doctor
Start with your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam. If cataract surgery is recommended and you’re eligible for our Same-Day Cataract Surgery pathway, your OD will refer you to our surgical team.
Step 2 — Arrive in Fort Collins
On your scheduled surgery day, travel to our Fort Collins surgery center. We’ll take care of the necessary pre-operative testing and measurements when you arrive.
Step 3 — Meet With Your Surgeon
You’ll meet with your cataract surgeon for a personalized surgical consultation. Your surgeon will review your testing, discuss your options, and answer your questions before moving forward.
Step 4 — Have Your Surgery
Once your testing and consultation are complete, you’ll proceed with cataract surgery that same day.
One Trip. One Day. Less Travel.
For eligible patients, our Same-Day Cataract Surgery pathway means one trip to Fort Collins per eye—helping reduce the time, travel, and inconvenience of multiple appointments. In some cases, an overnight stay may be beneficial to accommodate early or late appointments. We’ve partnered with several nearby hotels to offer preferred rates for our patients.
Coordinated Care Every Step of The Way
While our Same-Day Cataract Surgery pathway simplifies your visits, your care and safety remain our top priorities.
Our team will work closely with you and your optometrist before and after surgery to ensure all necessary pre-operative and post-operative instructions are understood and followed. We’ll provide you with clear guidelines and instructions to help you prepare for your procedure, know what to expect on surgery day, and support a smooth recovery.
By staying closely connected with both you and your optometrist, our team helps ensure that every step of your cataract care is coordinated—from your initial referral through your post-operative care.
