Choosing the Right Lens: What to Know Before Cataract Surgery

 Dr. Priya Matthews, board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, refractive, and corneal surgeon, provides an in-depth exploration of cataract surgery, demystifying the process for patients. She breaks down the different lens options available, including monofocal, multifocal, and the cutting-edge light-adjustable lens. She highlights the latest surgical techniques, such as laser-assisted cataract surgery, and emphasizes how modern procedures can help patients achieve vision better than 20/20. Her approach focuses on personalized care, matching lens technologies to individual patient lifestyles, and improving quality of life through precise surgical interventions.

Learn more about Priya Mathews, MD MPH
Dr. Priya Mathews is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, refractive, and corneal surgeon at Center For Sight. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, graduating summa cum laude and valedictorian of her class. She received her Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins University and also earned her Master’s in Public Health, with a concentration in epidemiology and biostatistics, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Mathews completed her ophthalmology residency at Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, followed by a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.