For patients searching for cataract surgery in Marin County, Mosaddegh Eye Institute offers advanced cataract evaluation, personalized surgical planning, and modern intraocular lens options led by Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 26 years of clinical experience.
Our San Francisco practice welcomes patients from San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, and communities throughout Marin County who want clear guidance about cataracts, premium lens technology, astigmatism correction, and long-term vision goals.
A detailed cataract evaluation helps determine whether cloudy vision, glare, halos, faded colors, or night-driving difficulty are caused by cataracts and whether surgery is appropriate. Testing reviews eye health, prescription, corneal measurements, and visual priorities.
Premium cataract care is about more than removing a cloudy lens. Dr. Mosaddegh evaluates the cornea, tear film, cataract severity, astigmatism, prescription history, eye health, and daily visual needs before discussing surgery.
For appropriate patients, planning may include advanced measurements, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, and ORA intraoperative aberrometry to help refine lens power selection during surgery.
Patients from Marin County receive a step-by-step plan designed around diagnosis, ocular surface health, lens selection, surgery, and follow-up. Our goal is to make the process understandable so you can make an informed decision about cataract surgery and premium lens options.
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Your visit includes a detailed eye examination and measurements to assess cataract severity, corneal health, prescription, astigmatism, retina, and other conditions that may influence surgery.
Dry eye can make vision fluctuate and affect lens calculations. Treating ocular surface disease before surgery can support more accurate planning and improved comfort.
Dr. Mosaddegh explains monofocal, toric, trifocal, extended-depth-of-focus, and light-adjustable lens options, including benefits, limitations, and realistic expectations.
The cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear IOL. Follow-up visits monitor healing, vision, eye pressure, and any additional care your eyes may need.
Advanced cataract surgery planning combines detailed diagnostics with a clear discussion of your visual goals. The best lens is not simply the newest lens—it is the option that fits your eye health, prescription, lifestyle, and expectations.
When clinically appropriate, patients may benefit from femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and ORA intraoperative aberrometry. Traditional phacoemulsification remains an effective option when it is the better fit for the eye.
Detailed corneal, biometric, ocular-surface, and refractive measurements support accurate IOL planning.
Compare standard and premium IOL choices based on how you read, drive, work, and use your vision each day.
Modern cataract surgery allows eligible patients to choose from several intraocular lens (IOL) technologies. Your recommendation depends on your ocular health, corneal measurements, astigmatism, lifestyle, and the range of vision you hope to achieve after surgery.
Choosing a cataract surgeon serving Marin County means looking beyond a procedure alone. Patients need careful diagnosis, clear explanations, appropriate technology, and a treatment plan based on the whole eye—not marketing promises or a single lens brand.
Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, MD — 26+ years of clinical experience in medical and surgical eye care.
Personalized IOL planning, ocular-surface optimization, premium lens counseling, and advanced surgical technology.
Clear discussion of lens benefits, limitations, recovery, cost considerations, and realistic visual expectations.
Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh brings more than 26 years of clinical experience to medical and surgical eye care.
Care is provided at Mosaddegh Eye Institute locations at 490 Post Street and 380 W. Portal Avenue in San Francisco.
Welcoming patients from San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, and surrounding Marin County communities.
Options may include monofocal, toric, PanOptix Pro, Vivity, and Light Adjustable Lens technologies when clinically appropriate.
This microsite is designed for people searching for cataract surgery in Marin County and nearby North Bay communities. Mosaddegh Eye Institute does not claim a Marin County office; patients are seen at the practice’s established San Francisco locations.
If cataracts are affecting reading, night driving, contrast, color perception, or independence, schedule a comprehensive evaluation to learn whether surgery is appropriate and which lens options may fit your goals.
Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 26 years of clinical experience. Her clinical focus includes premium cataract surgery, dry eye and ocular surface care, glaucoma management, refractive care, anterior segment disease, and comprehensive ophthalmology.
Her approach to cataract surgery emphasizes precise measurements, a healthy ocular surface, careful lens selection, and patient education so each recommendation is grounded in the individual eye and the patient’s real-world visual needs.
This website is designed for patients searching for cataract care from Marin County and the North Bay. Mosaddegh Eye Institute’s current offices are in San Francisco at 490 Post St, Suite 933 and 380 W. Portal Ave, Suite B. Patients from Marin County can schedule evaluations and surgical planning through the practice.
Cataract care is led by Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 26 years of clinical experience in medical and surgical eye care.
A cataract evaluation may be appropriate when cloudy or blurry vision, glare, halos, faded colors, difficulty reading, frequent prescription changes, or problems driving at night begin to interfere with daily life. An eye examination is needed to confirm whether cataracts are the cause.
During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. The specific technique and lens are selected based on your eye health, measurements, prescription, astigmatism, and visual goals.
Lens options may include standard monofocal IOLs, toric IOLs for astigmatism, PanOptix Pro trifocal lenses, Vivity extended-depth-of-focus lenses, and Light Adjustable Lens (LAL/LAL+) technology. Not every lens is appropriate for every eye.
The Light Adjustable Lens is a premium IOL that can be adjusted after cataract surgery using controlled ultraviolet light treatments. A complete cataract evaluation is needed to determine whether LAL or LAL+ is appropriate for your eyes and lifestyle.
PanOptix Pro is a premium trifocal intraocular lens designed to provide a broader range of vision across near, intermediate, and distance tasks. Candidacy depends on eye health, corneal measurements, lifestyle, and visual expectations.
For appropriate patients, a toric IOL can treat the cataract and help correct corneal astigmatism during the same surgical plan. Accurate pre-operative measurements and proper lens alignment are important for toric lens planning.
Dry eye and ocular surface disease can affect the tear film, pre-operative measurements, lens calculations, and visual comfort. Treating ocular surface problems before final measurements can support more accurate cataract planning.
Depending on the patient, cataract planning or surgery may include advanced diagnostics, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, and ORA intraoperative aberrometry. Traditional phacoemulsification is also available when it is the best fit.
Many patients notice clearer vision within a few days, while healing continues over several weeks. Patients are typically given individualized instructions about drops, eye protection, activity limits, and follow-up visits.
Medicare and many insurance plans typically cover medically necessary cataract surgery with a standard monofocal lens, subject to plan rules and deductibles. Premium lens upgrades and certain advanced technology options are usually out-of-pocket. Coverage should be verified before treatment.
The practice welcomes cataract patients from communities throughout Marin County, including San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, and nearby North Bay areas.
Use the contact page or call Mosaddegh Eye Institute. The practice lists (415) 392-4437 and (415) 276-3240 for its two San Francisco locations. The team can help you choose the appropriate visit and location.
