Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from patients considering cataract surgery or general eye care.
If blurred vision, glare, halos around lights, or fading colors are affecting your daily activities — like driving, reading, or working — it's time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam to evaluate your cataracts.
Cataract surgery is performed with numbing eye drops or local anesthesia, so patients typically feel little to no pain during the procedure. Most describe mild pressure at most.
The surgical portion typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes per eye. Including preparation and recovery time, most patients are at the office for a few hours total.
Many patients notice improved vision within a few days, with full healing over several weeks. Dr. Ma will provide a personalized recovery timeline and follow-up schedule.
Medically necessary cataract surgery is often covered by Medicare and many private insurance plans. Coverage varies by lens type and provider, so our team can help you verify your specific benefits.
Options include standard monofocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal or extended depth-of-focus lenses that can reduce dependence on glasses. Dr. Ma will help determine which is right for you.
Cataract surgery is generally performed on one eye at a time, with the second eye typically scheduled a short time later once the first eye has begun healing.
Dr. Ma and her team provide care in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.
Our office is located at 36-16 Main Street, Suite 901, 9th Floor, Flushing, NY 11354, serving patients throughout Flushing and the greater New York City area.
Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a current list of medications, and your glasses if you wear them.