Intraoperative aberrometry, performed with the ORA System, is an advanced technology used during cataract surgery to precisely measure the eye’s refractive power in real time. This allows surgeons to fine-tune intraocular lens (IOL) selection and placement, ensuring optimal visual outcomes and reducing dependence on glasses or the need for secondary adjustments.
The ORA System for Cataract Surgery
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How Does ORA Work?
The ORA System uses a small beam of light to analyze how the eye focuses after cataract removal. These live measurements help the surgeon adjust IOL power and alignment while the patient is still in surgery. By confirming accuracy before completion, ORA enhances precision and confidence in visual results.
Precise Cataract Surgery
Experience more reliable outcomes with the ORA System, an advanced intraoperative technology that measures your eye during cataract surgery for personalized lens selection.
Candidates for ORA System-Assisted Cataract Surgery
The ORA System benefits cataract patients who want the most precise vision possible after surgery. It’s especially valuable for those seeking reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses and for patients with previous refractive surgery, astigmatism, or advanced technology intraocular lenses (IOLs).
Patients with Prior LASIK or PRK
Patients who’ve undergone previous laser vision correction often present complex corneal measurements that make IOL selection challenging. ORA compensates for these variables by providing real-time refractive feedback during surgery, allowing the surgeon to choose the ideal IOL power and achieve excellent post-surgical clarity—even in eyes altered by prior LASIK or PRK.
Patients with Astigmatism
The ORA System benefits cataract patients who want the most reliable outcomes possible after surgery. It’s especially valuable for those seeking reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses and for patients with previous refractive surgery, astigmatism, or advanced technology intraocular lenses (IOLs).
Patients Choosing Premium IOLs
For those selecting advanced multifocal or EDOF IOLs, ORA assists in optimizing lens placement and refractive precision. The system verifies lens power and position intraoperatively, allowing for precise customization that enhances overall visual performance—resulting in smoother transitions between distances and greater satisfaction with premium IOL outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The ORA System
ORA enhances accuracy by analyzing your eye after cataract removal, before the new lens is placed. It verifies IOL power, alignment, and refractive balance, allowing your surgeon to make immediate adjustments for clearer, sharper postoperative vision tailored to your individual eye anatomy.
Ideal candidates include patients with astigmatism, those choosing premium IOLs (multifocal, toric, or EDOF lenses), or individuals who have had previous LASIK or PRK surgery. Anyone seeking highly customized, precise visual outcomes can benefit from ORA-guided cataract surgery.
In most cases, yes. ORA enables more precise IOL selection and alignment, which helps minimize refractive error and improve distance and near vision. Many patients experience reduced dependence on glasses after ORA-assisted cataract surgery, especially when paired with advanced technology IOLs.
Because ORA is considered an advanced technology enhancement to standard cataract surgery, it is typically not fully covered by insurance or Medicare. However, many patients find the additional out-of-pocket cost worthwhile for the superior visual precision and long-term quality-of-life benefits.
Attention Patients
Dear Valued Patients of Desert Vision Center,
Dr. Tokuhara is a highly skilled cataract surgeon, specializing in advanced anterior segment surgeries, including complex glaucoma and cataract procedures. He focuses on patients who need surgical intervention or are at risk of severe vision loss.
While Dr. Tokuhara offers comprehensive eye care for his own surgical patients, he does not provide general eye care or post-operative care for patients of other surgeons. When you choose Dr. Tokuhara, he becomes your trusted eye doctor for life. A Note About Ethical Care
In our community, some providers engage in illegal financial kickbacks accepting payments for cataract surgery referrals. Desert Vision Center firmly rejects this unethical practice. We follow the highest ethical standards, complying with the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, ensuring that your care in never influenced by financial incentives.
We believe referrals should always be based on what’s best for the patient—not financial gain. If you’re being evaluated for cataract surgery, we encourage you to ask questions and be mindful of these referral arrangements.
Choose the surgeon who prioritizes your vision and your well-being—not one chosen for someone else’s profit.
Sincerely,
Desert Vision Center