{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/what-is-premium-cataract-surgery-and-how-is-it-different-from-standard-cataract-surgery\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/what-is-premium-cataract-surgery-and-how-is-it-different-from-standard-cataract-surgery\/","headline":"What is premium cataract surgery and how is it different from standard cataract surgery?","name":"What is premium cataract surgery and how is it different from standard cataract surgery?","description":"In this video, Dr. Erik Chotiner describes what premium cataract surgery is and how it's different from standard cataract surgery.","datePublished":"2021-07-09","dateModified":"2026-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/#Person","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/what-is-premium-cataract-surgery-how-is-it-different-from-traditional-cataract-surgery-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/what-is-premium-cataract-surgery-how-is-it-different-from-traditional-cataract-surgery-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/what-is-premium-cataract-surgery-and-how-is-it-different-from-standard-cataract-surgery\/","about":["Cataract surgery"],"wordCount":375,"articleBody":"What is premium cataract surgery and how is it different from standard cataract surgery?Premium cataract surgery\u00a0is a painless outpatient surgery performed to remove the clouded lens inside of the eye, as we do for basic cataract surgery. But simultaneously, we take the opportunity to address refractive errors to minimize or remove the need for glasses or contacts after the surgery. Premium cataract surgery involves correcting corneal astigmatism with laser incisions or special lens implants. There is also the option of having a premium multifocal lens implant in the eye, allowing patients to see far, intermediate, and near objects without glasses.Most of the time, a laser is used in premium cataract surgery to correct astigmatism or help perform some of the surgery steps. With\u00a0standard cataract surgery, we remove the cataract and replace it with a monofocal intraocular lens. This lens does not correct astigmatism or provide the ability to have a full range of vision without glasses, as we can do with premium cataract surgery.Find out if\u00a0premium cataract surgery\u00a0could restore your vision by\u00a0booking a free appointment\u00a0using our online scheduler or give us a call on (717) 996-3016. If you\u2019re really serious about clear vision and reducing or eliminating your dependence on corrective eyewear, then this is the ideal next step. Not only will it give you the certainty you need regarding the best treatment for you, but it\u2019s also free.Share This Story\t\t\tHome \u00bb Cataract surgery \u00bb What is premium cataract surgery and how is it different from standard cataract surgery?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind us#text-2 li { border-color:#e1b768;}Get a free appointment and find out if LASIK could help you\t\t\tThe first step to free yourself from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses is to book a free suitability appointment. Book below to discover your options and get an answer about whether LASIK is right for you.BOOK AN APPOINTMENT\t\tDo you have a worrying eye problem?We understand that any issue with your eyes can be concerning. Book an appointment today, and we\u2019ll help you get to the bottom of your issue and put your mind at easeBook an appointment Recognized Leaders in Harrisburg LASIK Eye SurgeryProviding advanced & personalized VISION CORRECTION to Central Pennsylvania communities"}