The reality check for me was just barely passing the eye test for my drivers license renewal. I had just turned 73, the average age for cataract surgery and sure enough, at my recent checkup Dr Essepian told me it was time for me. He explained the process to me, showed me an animated video, and answered all my questions. A couple weeks later he replaced the lens in my right eye and then a few weeks after that did the same for the left eye. Both were in-patient surgeries with anesthesia the nurse accurately described as "you will know what's going on but you won't care." I think most patients are anxious about this surgical process but I can honestly say I never felt a thing (before, during or after). It seemed to me that it only lasted a few minutes and about all I remember is hearing the doc say "perfect" when he was done. I went home later that morning with a protective bandage on my eye. When I removed it the next morning, I was like a kid with a new toy. I could see with 20/20 clarity at distance with the right eye and colors were more vivid too. I had no pain or itching either. Dr Essepian scheduled the second surgery a few weeks later. I decided to have the left eye lens focused for reading and I could not be happier with the result. For the first time in a very long time I can clearly see at distance and close up at the same time with no glasses! It took a few days to get used to having my eyes focused differently but I'm used to it now and could not be more pleased. Dr Essepian and the whole staff at Eye Physicians and Surgeons get my highest recommendation. They were professional, efficient, caring, and worked together to give me "perfect" vision. read more