Who We Are
Best Cataract Surgeons in America is a professional society of board-certified ophthalmologists who specialize in cataract surgery.
Many of our members are also active members of leading professional societies in ophthalmology, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
Our goal is for every patient who is considering cataract surgery to have the best experience and outcome for their vision possible. Modern techniques and technology allow the majority of patients to achieve remarkable improvements in their eyesight.
Our members have years of experience specializing in cataract surgery, and we created this resource to share our collective expertise with patients everywhere so they can achieve the best outcome from their cataract surgery possible.
Our Advisory Board
We’re proud to have these nationally-recognized leaders in cataract surgery guiding us and supporting our mission to help patients achieve the highest quality outcomes in cataract surgery that modern technology makes possible.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help those considering cataract surgery get the best outcome for their eyesight that modern medicine can offer.
We achieve this by:
- Providing the high-quality educational resources for patients considering cataract surgery.
- Raising awareness about the symptoms of cataracts.
- Guiding patients through the process of modern cataract surgery, including how to choose a lens implant and what to look for in a surgeon.
- Providing a directory of cataract surgeons across the United States.
What Is A “Best Cataract Surgeon in America”?
Members of “Best Cataract Surgeon in America” are board-certified ophthalmologists who have met our membership eligibility criteria and joined our professional society. Membership reflects a belief that modern cataract surgery is able to provide patients with better vision outcomes, safer surgery, and improved patient experiences than ever before.
These surgeons support our mission of increasing public awareness about the safety and efficacy of modern cataract surgery, advanced technology lens implants, advanced diagnostic equipment, and other advances that provide better vision outcomes, safer surgery, and improved patient experiences.
Membership Eligibility
To be eligible for membership, a surgeon must meet all of the following criteria:
- Completed an Ophthalmology Residency program
- Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
- Offers suitable cataract surgery patients post-operative visual adjustability in the form of either Laser Vision Correction enhancements or the Light Adjustable Lens implant
Each applicant is independently evaluated against these criteria before membership is offered. Surgeons who do not meet all eligibility requirements are not offered membership.
Membership
Surgeons who meet our eligibility criteria are invited to join Best Cataract Surgeons in America through an annual membership fee. Members attest to meeting the eligibility criteria upon joining and are required to notify the organization if their practice patterns change such that they no longer qualify for membership.
We welcome cataract surgeons to our organization who are dedicated to the mission of advocating for better vision outcomes, safer surgery, and improved patient experiences.
Our Editorial Board
Our Editorial Board is made up of some of the most talented cataract surgeons in the country. This group of surgeons helps ensure that our website provides high-quality & trustworthy educational content for patients.
