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Advanced Cataract Treatment & Lens Options in San Francisco
Explore cataract treatment in San Francisco with Lillie Mosaddegh, MD. Our cataract services include comprehensive evaluation, advanced measurements, ocular surface assessment, and personalized intraocular lens (IOL) planning with standard and premium lens options.
Cataract Services in San Francisco
Personalized Cataract Care From Evaluation to Lens Selection
No single cataract lens is right for every eye. Our approach to advanced cataract treatment in San Francisco considers cataract severity, corneal shape, ocular surface health, astigmatism, prescription, lifestyle, and your goals for distance, intermediate, and near vision. Dr. Mosaddegh explains the benefits and limitations of each option before a treatment plan is selected.
Cataract Consultation
Schedule a Cataract Lens Consultation in San Francisco
Meet with Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh to review your cataracts, measurements, ocular surface health, astigmatism, and visual priorities. Appointments are available through Mosaddegh Eye Institute in Downtown San Francisco and West Portal.
Your Cataract Care Journey
How Personalized Cataract Treatment Works
Your treatment plan is built around objective measurements and how you use your vision. The goal is to understand the cataract, prepare the eye appropriately, compare lens choices, and set realistic expectations before surgery.
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Why Our Cataract Care Is Different
Advanced Planning With a San Francisco Cataract Specialist
Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 26 years of clinical experience. Her cataract work includes advanced IOL planning, ocular surface optimization, and premium lens technologies for appropriately selected patients.
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Lens recommendations are based on detailed measurements, ocular health, astigmatism, lifestyle, night-vision needs, and realistic expectations for glasses dependence.
Personalized IOL Selection
For appropriate patients, cataract planning may include femtosecond laser-assisted surgery and ORA intraoperative aberrometry in addition to traditional phacoemulsification.
Technology-Guided Care
Cataract evaluations are available through Mosaddegh Eye Institute at 490 Post Street and 380 West Portal Avenue in San Francisco.
Downtown & West Portal
Lens Options
Cataract Lens Options at a Glance
Your IOL choice should match your eye measurements, ocular health, astigmatism, lifestyle, and visual priorities. Use this comparison as a starting point; candidacy is determined only after a complete cataract evaluation.
Standard Monofocal IOL
Lens Type
Standard cataract lens
- Typically targeted for one primary focal distance
- Distance vision is a common target
- Reading glasses are commonly still needed
- Discuss medical-necessity coverage during consultation
Premium IOL Options
Lens Type
Advanced lens technologies
- Light Adjustable Lens (LAL / LAL+)
- PanOptix Pro trifocal IOL
- Vivity extended-depth-of-focus IOL
- Toric IOL options for astigmatism
Frequently Asked Questions
Cataract Treatment & Lens Options FAQs
Answers to common questions about cataract treatment in San Francisco, premium IOLs, astigmatism correction, and preparing the eye for cataract surgery.
Cataract treatment begins with a comprehensive eye evaluation and surgical planning when the cataract is affecting vision or daily activities. At Mosaddegh Eye Institute, patients can discuss standard cataract surgery, premium cataract surgery, femtosecond laser-assisted surgery for appropriate candidates, and intraocular lens options including monofocal, Toric, PanOptix Pro, Vivity, and Light Adjustable Lens technology.
The right cataract lens depends on your eye measurements, corneal and ocular surface health, astigmatism, prescription, lifestyle, night-driving needs, and how much you want to reduce dependence on glasses. Dr. Mosaddegh reviews these factors during a cataract lens consultation before recommending an IOL.
A monofocal IOL is generally designed to provide clear focus at one main distance, commonly distance vision, so reading glasses may still be needed. Premium IOLs are designed to address additional visual goals, such as astigmatism correction or a broader range of vision, depending on the lens technology and your candidacy.
For patients with measurable corneal astigmatism, a Toric IOL may help correct cataracts and astigmatism during the same procedure. Some advanced lens technologies are also available in toric versions. Detailed corneal measurements are needed to determine whether a toric lens is appropriate.
Dry eye and ocular surface disease can affect the stability of the tear film, which may influence cataract measurements, lens calculations, and visual comfort. When needed, improving the ocular surface before surgery can support more reliable measurements and more comfortable post-operative healing.
More than 26 years of clinical experience in medical and surgical eye care, with a strong focus on premium cataract surgery and advanced lens planning.