Cataract Surgery in the Hudson Valley

Advanced, Dropless Cataract Care in Poughkeepsie & Fishkill, NY

At Precision Eye & Laser, cataract surgery is more than a procedure—it’s a precision-driven vision upgrade. Led by Dr. David Steinberg, a nationally recognized cataract surgeon, our practice offers some of the most advanced cataract surgery options available today, helping patients throughout the Hudson Valley achieve clearer vision with minimal downtime.

Using dropless, no-shot and no-stitch techniques, most patients experience a faster, more comfortable recovery and are able to return to normal activities as early as the next day.

Why Patients Choose Precision Eye & Laser for Cataract Surgery

Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive cataract surgery experience
Recognized expertise in premium and advanced-technology IOLs
Dropless cataract surgery for simplified recovery
Intraoperative precision with ORA® technology
State-of-the-art surgical facilities
Personalized lens selection based on lifestyle and visual goals

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed—and most successful—procedures in medicine. Choosing the right surgeon and lens technology makes all the difference.

What Is a Cataract?

A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing vision to appear blurred, dim, or distorted. Cataracts are not a film over the eye and are not caused by eye strain. They develop gradually due to natural changes within the lens over time.

Common Symptoms of Cataracts

Blurry or hazy vision
Increased glare or halos around lights
Difficulty driving at night
Faded or yellowed colors
A “film” or fog over vision
Frequent changes in glasses prescription

Risk Factors Include:

Age over 55
Family history of cataracts
Smoking
Certain medications
Previous eye injury or disease

When cataracts begin to interfere with daily life, surgery is the only proven treatment.

Advanced Cataract Evaluation

Every cataract journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation. At Precision Eye & Laser, we use advanced diagnostic imaging to:

Confirm cataract severity
Measure the eye with extreme precision
Evaluate corneal and retinal health
Determine candidacy for premium IOL options

This detailed assessment allows us to design a customized surgical plan tailored to your vision needs and lifestyle.

Minimally Invasive, Dropless Cataract Surgery

We perform modern phacoemulsification cataract surgery, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with an excellent safety profile.

What to Expect:

Eye numbed with topical anesthesia
A micro-incision (~2.5 mm) is created
The cloudy lens is gently broken up and removed
A clear intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted

No stitches. No injections around the eye.

Dropless Cataract Surgery

Dr. Steinberg utilizes a dropless cataract surgery technique, delivering medications at the time of surgery—eliminating the need for multiple postoperative eye drops.

Benefits include:

Simplified recovery
Lower out-of-pocket medication costs
Reduced confusion with drop schedules
Clinically supported safety and effectiveness

Premium Lens Replacement Options

After cataract removal, your natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL). Today’s advanced lenses allow many patients to significantly reduce dependence on glasses.

PanOptix® Trifocal IOL

The PanOptix Trifocal IOL provides vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges, often allowing patients to function without glasses for most daily activities.

Ideal for patients who want:

Clear vision up close, at arm’s length, and far away
Freedom from reading glasses
Active, glasses-independent lifestyles

Vivity® Extended Vision IOL

The Vivity IOL is a non-diffractive extended depth of focus lens, offering excellent distance and intermediate vision with fewer visual disturbances.

Well-suited for patients who:

Prioritize night driving
Have mild ocular conditions
Have had previous LASIK or PRK
Want reduced glare and halos

TECNIS Eyhance™ Monofocal IOL

Eyhance™ is a next-generation monofocal lens designed to provide enhanced distance vision with a slight extension of depth of focus.

Sharp, high-quality distance vision
Improved functional vision compared to traditional monofocal lenses
Glasses typically needed for close reading

Toric IOLs for Astigmatism

For patients with astigmatism, Toric IOLs can correct corneal irregularity at the time of cataract surgery, often reducing or eliminating the need for glasses for distance vision.

Precision with ORA® Technology

Dr. Steinberg uses ORA® (Optiwave Refractive Analysis) during surgery to fine-tune lens power selection in real time.

ORA is especially valuable for:

Patients with previous LASIK or PRK
Premium and toric lens implantation
Maximizing refractive accuracy

Where Cataract Surgery Is Performed

Cataract procedures are performed at leading outpatient surgical centers, including:

Central New York Eye Center – Poughkeepsie
Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center

Financing Options

We accept CareCredit® and Alphaeon Credit, offering flexible financing plans to help make premium cataract surgery more accessible.

Restore Your Vision with Precision Eye & Laser

Clearer vision is within reach. Whether you’re considering cataract surgery or exploring advanced lens options, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Schedule your cataract consultation today at Precision Eye & Laser in Poughkeepsie or Fishkill, NY, and discover why patients throughout the Hudson Valley trust Dr. Steinberg for life-changing cataract care.

Experience the Precision Eye & Laser Difference.

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Questions about cataract surgery, LASIK, or general eye care? We're here to help.

Serving patients throughout Fishkill, Beacon, East Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Junction, Highland, Kingston, and the Poughkeepsie area.

Conveniently Located in the Hudson Valley

Proudly serving patients throughout Dutchess County including Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Wappinger Falls,
East Fishkill, and the greater Hudson Valley area.

Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm

Saturday and Sunday – Closed

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