{"id":10673,"date":"2026-04-23T12:08:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/?page_id=10673"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:49:19","slug":"dr-jesse-dovich-lens-surgery-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/dr-jesse-dovich-lens-surgery-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Premium Cataract Surgery &amp; Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) with Dr. Jesse Dovich"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#005a6f\">Serving patients from Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Edina, Wayzata and the northwest Twin Cities area.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want more than \u201cjust get the cataract out,\u201d this page is for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/eye-doctor\/jesse-a-dovich-m-d\/\" type=\"doctors\" id=\"1151\">Dr. Jesse Doovich<\/a> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/cataracts-minnesota\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/cataracts-minnesota\/\">premium cataract surgery <\/a>iyo <a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/specialties\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"3613\">refractive lensectomy (RLE)<\/a> for patients who want a more customized plan to reduce glasses dependence for the majority of their daily tasks. The right answer depends on your eye health, cornea, goals, and tolerance for visual trade-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/cataracts-minnesota\/\"><strong>See Your Cataract Options<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/specialties\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\"><strong><strong>Explore Refractive Lensectomy (RLE)<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Every premium consult includes advanced testing to understand the eye from front to back. The goal is simple: find technologies that fit your eye well and steer you away from options that are more likely to disappoint<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#005168\">Traditional vs. Advanced Refractive Cataract Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1780px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id10673_172a93-32 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-last-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2f4f6;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10673_be41bf-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10673_be41bf-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Traditional Cataract Surgery (Insurance-Covered Path)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional cataract surgery focuses on safely removing the cataract and placing a standard monofocal lens. Many patients still use glasses afterward, especially for reading and detailed close work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good fit for patients who want a straightforward, covered option (standard deductibles and co-insurance still apply).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong choice when premium lens trade-offs or cost do not fit the eye or the patient&#8217;s goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paired with realistic expectations about continued glasses use after surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2f4f6;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10673_931af6-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10673_931af6-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10673_931af6-78 kb-section-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Advanced Refractive Cataract Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced refractive cataract surgery is designed for patients who want to reduce glasses dependence as much as their eyes safely allow. It uses higher-end diagnostics and a more individualized plan to match lens technology to the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focuses on both safety and refractive outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps match the implant to corneal shape, astigmatism, lifestyle, and visual priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aims for the majority of visual tasks to be less dependent on glasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2f4f6;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #abb8c3;border-right:1px solid #abb8c3;border-bottom:1px solid #abb8c3;border-left:1px solid #abb8c3;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10673_4bfa95-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Enhanced Traditional: A Middle-Ground Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Dovich also offers an &#8220;enhanced traditional&#8221; approach that uses advanced testing and laser-assisted techniques with a basic IOL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can think of the difference this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building a custom implant to fit your eye (advanced refractive) vs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a laser to better fit your eye to a basic implant (enhanced traditional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhanced traditional can reduce overall glasses prescription and improve vision beyond standard surgery, but it is not designed to promise the same level of glasses independence as advanced premium implant categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"color:#005168\">Cataract Symptoms &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\"><strong>Signs a Cataract May Be Affecting Your Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glare and halos around headlights or streetlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needing more light to read than you used to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors looking duller, more &#8220;yellow,&#8221; or washed out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing difficulty with night driving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent changes in your glasses prescription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurry, hazy, or &#8220;filmy&#8221; vision, even with updated glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">W<strong>hat Surgery Can Realistically Improve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clearer, brighter vision and more vivid colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less glare and easier driving, especially at night (depending on lens choice and other eye conditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better distance vision without glasses in at least one eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For many, less dependence on reading glasses or progressives for daily tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The goal is not &#8220;perfect&#8221; vision at every distance in every lighting situation. The goal is better, more functional vision and less reliance on glasses for the majority of your day<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these symptoms are starting to impact driving, reading, work, or hobbies, it may be time to talk about cataract surgery and whether a standard or premium path makes sense<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" style=\"color:#005168\">Understanding Cataracts with Dr. Dovich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prefer to listen instead of read? In this short video, Dr. Dovich walks through what cataracts are, how they affect vision, and when surgery becomes worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Understanding Cataracts with Dr. Jesse Dovich\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fxlAWBJw308?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" style=\"color:#005168\">Premium Lens Strategy \u2013 Cataract Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premium lens choices should be matched to the eye, not pushed on every patient. The best premium result often comes from careful screening, honest counseling, and avoiding technologies that are not a good fit for a particular eye. That quality filter is part of the value.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58{--kb-adv-slider-gap:20px;}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-blocks-advanced-carousel .kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init:not(.is-initialized) .wp-block-kadence-slide{width:calc( 100%\/ 4 - ( ( var(--kb-adv-slider-gap) * 3 ) \/ 4 ) );}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:500px;}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-advanced-slide-inner{align-self:stretch;}\n\t\t\t\t.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-advanced-slide-inner > .kb-row-layout-wrap:first-of-type,\n\t\t\t\t.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-advanced-slide-inner > .kb-row-layout-wrap:first-of-type > .kt-row-column-wrap,\n\t\t\t\t.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-advanced-slide-inner > .wp-block-kadence-column:first-of-type,\n\t\t\t\t.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-advanced-slide-inner > .wp-block-kadence-column:first-of-type > .kt-inside-inner-col\n\t\t\t{height:100%;}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-splide .splide__arrows button.splide__arrow{opacity:0.0;}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-splide:hover .splide__arrows button.splide__arrow{opacity:1.0;}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-slider-pause-button{color:#fff;background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);border:1px solid transparent;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-blocks-advanced-carousel .kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init:not(.is-initialized) .wp-block-kadence-slide{width:calc( 100%\/ 3 - ( ( var(--kb-adv-slider-gap) * 2 ) \/ 3 ) );}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 .kb-blocks-advanced-carousel .kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init:not(.is-initialized) .wp-block-kadence-slide{width:calc( 100%\/ 2 - ( ( var(--kb-adv-slider-gap) * 1 ) \/ 2 ) );}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-10673_bf4f19-58 wp-block-kadence-slider\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain kb-adv-slider-html-version-2\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-type-carousel kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center kb-slider-tab-ratio-inherit kb-slider-mobile-ratio-inherit splide kb-splide  kb-slider-version-3\" aria-label=\"Slider content\" data-slider-center-mode=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"carousel\" data-loop-type=\"rewind\" data-columns-xxl=\"4\" data-columns-xl=\"4\" data-columns-md=\"4\" data-columns-sm=\"3\" data-columns-xs=\"2\" data-columns-ss=\"2\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"true\" data-slider-auto=\"true\"  data-dragging=\"true\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"20\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"20\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"20\" data-slider-gap-unit=\"px\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\">\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-10673_f9c007-79\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-center kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Astigmatism Correction: Toric IOL Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Dovich uses toric intraocular lens (IOL) platforms from multiple manufacturers, including Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Johnson &amp; Johnson, and Rayner. This allows astigmatism correction to be chosen more precisely, instead of forcing every eye into one company&#8217;s menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helpful for patients who want sharper uncorrected distance vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes lower-cylinder toric options for smaller amounts of astigmatism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rayner EMV Toric can provide a quality-oriented strategy with additional useful depth of focus<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-10673_be7076-e1\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-center kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Complex Corneas and IC-8 Apthera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some eyes have irregular astigmatism, complex corneal shapes, or a history of radial keratotomy (RK) or other prior surgery. In these cases, standard premium lenses may be less predictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IC-8 Apthera small-aperture lens can be especially valuable in selected complex eyes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be more forgiving of certain irregular optics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expands options for patients who may not be ideal candidates for typical multifocal or EDOF designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-10673_d490f2-12\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-center kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Range of Vision: PanOptix Pro, enVista Envy, and Mix-and-Match<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For patients seeking more range, Dr. Dovich commonly uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PanOptix Pro (and toric versions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enVista Envy (and toric versions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These can support distance, intermediate, and near tasks with less glasses dependence, especially for lifestyle activities like driving, computer use, and reading. In selected cases, he designs mix-and-match strategies \u2014 different lens types in each eye \u2014 to better align with specific goals like golf, night driving, or extended near work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-10673_7ff2b8-c4\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-center kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Muraayadaha La Hagaajin Karo ee Fudud (LAL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Light Adjustable Lens is often appealing for patients who prioritize visual quality and want the ability to fine-tune their prescription after surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emphasizes high-quality vision without concentric diffractive rings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows adjustments after surgery to refine the focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works especially well in mini-monovision strategies, where one eye is set slightly closer to near to build a wider everyday range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:5px;}.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:#00bcc6;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box10673_9bc70b-87\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">How Dr. Dovich Frames the Trade-Offs<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Some trifocal-style lenses can provide a great quantity of vision across multiple distances, but sometimes at the expense of some quality (such as more noticeable halos or reduced contrast for certain eyes). Other lenses \u2014 such as the Light Adjustable Lens or non-diffractive EDOF designs \u2014 may lean more heavily toward quality and precision, while still offering strong everyday range when used thoughtfully. The best result is not just a 20\/20 number. It is a vision plan that fits your eye, your expectations, and the way you actually live.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Complex Eyes and Co-Existing Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some patients also have other eye conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or macular degeneration. In those situations, the answer is not automatically &#8220;no premium options.&#8221; Each eye has to be judged individually, based on anatomy, disease stability, visual goals, and risk of dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many surgeons avoid advanced technology completely in more complex cases. Dr. Dovich takes a more individualized approach and may still consider options such as quality-oriented EDOF designs in selected patients when the eye is a reasonable match and the disease is appropriately managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16\" style=\"color:#005168\"><strong>Lens Options in Dr. Dovich&#8217;s Own Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this video, Dr. Dovich explains the differences between monofocal, toric, EDOF, multifocal, and Light Adjustable lenses, and how he thinks about matching each option to the person in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dr. Jesse Dovich | Lens Options for Cataract Surgery\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8c0YWRACVMM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\" style=\"color:#005168\">Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (LENSAR &amp; ALLY)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Dovich uses <strong>LENSAR femtosecond laser technology<\/strong>, including both the <strong>LENSAR<\/strong> iyo <strong>ALLY femtosecond laser systems<\/strong>, to support refractive cataract planning and astigmatism management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Image-guided toric precision: Detailed pre-operative imaging and iris registration help line up toric treatment more precisely. Even small degrees of misalignment can reduce the effect of astigmatism correction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-disassembly of the cataract: The laser can pre-soften and pre-segment the natural lens before it is removed, often reducing the amount of ultrasound energy needed inside the eye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to support a gentler course: Lower phaco energy may help reduce early corneal swelling, supporting smoother early visual recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Dovich uses <strong>FLACS<\/strong> in both enhanced traditional and advanced refractive cases when it meaningfully improves planning, alignment, or efficiency. The goal is not to use technology for its own sake, but to use it when it helps the eye and the refractive plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\" style=\"color:#005168\">Refractive Lensectomy (RLE) \/ Clear Lens Exchange<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Refractive Lensectomy (RLE)<\/strong>, also called clear lens exchange, for patients frustrated by presbyopia, loss of accommodation with age, and\/or lifelong glasses. RLE replaces the eye&#8217;s natural lens with a custom lens implant before a cataract ever forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can also be appealing for patients with myopia or hyperopia who have depended on glasses or contacts for years and are tired of constantly updating prescriptions, managing eyewear, or paying for new lenses and contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id10673_d13a34-83 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #0a6689;border-right:1px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:1px solid #0a6689;border-left:1px solid #0a6689;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px;border-bottom-left-radius:1px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id10673_d13a34-83 > 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(max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id10673_d13a34-83 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #0a6689;border-right:1px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:1px solid #0a6689;border-left:1px solid #0a6689;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id10673_d13a34-83 kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-left\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-whomayconsiderrle\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-whomayconsiderrle\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1\"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Who May Consider RLE<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-whatthegoallookslike\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-whatthegoallookslike\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2\"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">What the Goal Looks Like<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-along-termbenefit\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-along-termbenefit\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3\"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">A Long-Term Benefit<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-lasikvsrle\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-lasikvsrle\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4\"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">LASIK vs. RLE<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab10673_4b6c15-9f\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patients with presbyopia frustrated by reading glasses or progressives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with lifelong nearsightedness or farsightedness wanting a long-term lens solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients who may not be ideal candidates for corneal laser vision correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals motivated by convenience and premium vision goals who understand this is an elective, self-pay procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab10673_938aae-5a\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is usually to reduce glasses dependence for the majority of daily activities, not to promise perfection in every setting. Some tasks \u2014 especially very small print or reading in lower light \u2014 may still require glasses even after an excellent result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good example is an active patient who wants to see the golf ball better at distance but also read more easily up close. Those goals sometimes call for a custom mix-and-match strategy \u2014 pairing a range-of-vision implant in one eye with a quality-focused adjustable lens in the other \u2014 rather than a single one-lens-fits-all answer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab10673_9c42c5-1d\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once RLE has been performed, the natural lens has already been replaced with an artificial implant. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The eye should not later develop a typical age-related cataract, because the lens that would have become cloudy is no longer there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For many patients, one procedure can both improve vision now and eliminate the need for cataract surgery later in life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab10673_baf6da-93\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LASIK reshapes the cornea. RLE replaces the lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LASIK and other laser vision procedures treat the cornea \u2014 the clear front window of the eye \u2014 to refocus light onto the retina. As people age, the natural lens inside the eye continues to change, and cataracts can form and shift the focus again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RLE, by contrast, treats the lens itself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The natural lens is removed and replaced with a permanent artificial lens implant whose focus does not change with age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RLE can address presbyopia and other refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, and sometimes astigmatism) in one lens-based procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients who choose RLE should not later need cataract surgery, because the lens that would have turned into a cataract has already been replaced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing between LASIK and RLE is highly individual and depends on age, refractive error, corneal health, lens status, and long-term goals. Dr. Dovich helps patients understand these trade-offs before recommending a path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19\" style=\"color:#005168\">Do Cataracts Come Back? What Is PCO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, a cataract does not grow back after it is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the cloudy natural lens has been removed and replaced with an artificial implant, the cataract itself cannot come back. The implant does not turn into a cataract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months or years after surgery, some patients develop a cloudy film behind the implant called posterior capsule opacification (PCO). This is not a returning cataract, but it can blur vision in a similar way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When PCO\u00a0degrades\u00a0vision, by either inducing blur or increasing glare, it is usually treated with a quick, painless YAG\u00a0laser capsulotomy. Studies report that YAG treatment rates often fall in the range of about <strong>6\u201319% by 5 years<\/strong>, depending on lens design and patient factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20\" style=\"color:#005168\">Risks and Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern cataract and lens surgery are very safe, but no eye surgery is risk-free. Serious, sight-threatening complications are rare, and outcomes continue to improve. At the same time, they are still surgeries inside the eye, and serious risks \u2014 including infection, retinal detachment, and permanent vision loss \u2014 must be taken seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">What Patients Should Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serious complications such as infection (endophthalmitis), retinal detachment, or severe inflammation are uncommon, but they can occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other possible issues include macular swelling (CME), corneal swelling, problems with the lens capsule or zonules during surgery, or lens dislocation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk varies with factors like age, other eye diseases, prior surgery, trauma, and cataract complexity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">How Modern Surgery Has Improved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced phaco systems, improved imaging, and laser-assisted options have made surgery more precise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intracameral antibiotics and meticulous antisepsis have further reduced the already low risk of postoperative infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In large populations, severe complication rates remain well under 1%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Why Screening Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risk is not the same for every eye. Prior surgery, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular disease, corneal disease, dense cataracts, and other factors can all influence the surgical plan and expected recovery. Careful evaluation and honest discussion of risk are part of every premium consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Dr. Dovich&#8217;s Philosophy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than two decades in practice and over <strong>20,000 cataract procedures<\/strong> performed, Dr. Dovich emphasizes both the excellent safety record of modern cataract surgery and the importance of individualized risk counseling. He believes the best premium outcomes come from matching the right technology to the right eye, not from forcing every patient into the same solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Online Self-Scheduling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Northwest Eye offers secure online self-scheduling for cataract consultations and other eye exams through its NextPatient-based portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the online Request an Appointment page to choose a location and &#8220;Cataract Consult&#8221; or related visit type when available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick a time that works for you without a phone call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/request-an-appointment\/\">Book Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call or Visit Northwest Eye<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main line: <a href=\"tel:17634167600\">(763) 416-7600<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/locations\/golden-valley\/\" type=\"locations\" id=\"132\">Dooxada Dahabka ah<\/a>:<\/strong> 8501 Golden Valley Rd., Suite 100 &amp; 200, Golden Valley, MN 55427<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/locations\/minnetonka-crosstown\/\" type=\"locations\" id=\"3280\">Minnetonka \u2013 Crosstown<\/a>:<\/strong> 12501 Whitewater Drive, Suite 110, Minnetonka, MN 55343<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: <em>Crosstown currently has expanded availability \u2014 many patients can be seen within a few weeks or less.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25\" style=\"color:#00bcc6\">Elective Services \u2013 Premium Upgrade Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering any upgrade beyond a basic insurance-covered lens, a Northwest Eye Elective Services Consultant will follow up with you after your visit to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answer questions about premium lens choices and packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review pricing and payment options, and clarify what is or is not covered by insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help you compare traditional, enhanced traditional, and advanced refractive plans in practical terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also reach them directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Elective Services Main Line<\/strong><\/em>: <a href=\"tel:17633834125\">(763) 383-4125<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>William Kaehler<\/em><\/strong>: <a href=\"tel:17633834120\">(763) 383-4120<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Aubrey Paradeise<\/em><\/strong>: <a href=\"tel:17634167627\">(763) 416-7627<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/request-an-appointment\/\"><strong>Codso La-tashi ku saabsan Cataract-ka<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26\" style=\"color:#005168\">About Dr. Jesse A. Dovich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jesse A. Dovich, MD.<\/strong>, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Northwest Eye specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery, including advanced lens implant solutions like the Light Adjustable Lens and complex IOL planning. 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