I began my journey for cataract surgery with Dr Thomas Risser late last year. I couldn't get an appointment until earlier this year.
Based on my earlier and subsequent appointments I would strongly encourage perspective cataract surgery patients to go elsewhere.
At my last appointment in April his staff conducted several assessments and measurements of my eyes. Most of the tests were inconclusive due to equipment malfunction and/or staff incompetence. They were unable to get conclusive or definitive information. Other staff members attempted to get the equipment to work but they were unsuccessful.
Dr Risser explained it might be due to the degree of cataract density even though one of same tests conducted a few weeks earlier on the same equipment had no issues.
I stopped seeing Dr Risser and went instead to Payson Eye Care.
They were able to see me within just a few days and did the same tests and measurements using much more sophisticated and modern equipment. All of the tests were completely successful in minutes without any problems.
Payson Eye Care does not do the actual cataract surgery but they have a strong relationship with two of the best cataract surgery facilities in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
Dr Beeser, my primary contact, is amazing. Very knowledgeable, professional and attentive. He listened to my issues and explained everything in clear and understandable detail.
If, despite my assessment of Dr Risser's office, you decide to go there I recommend that you bring a good book to read like War and Peace or the encyclopedia as the wait times are exhausting. read more