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My Cataract Drops App
Recovery from Cataract
Surgery Should Be Simple
Created by Keith G. Tokuhara, M.D., My Cataract Drops helps cataract surgery patients stay organized with their postoperative eye drops, giving you one less thing to worry about during recovery.
From the moment you schedule surgery through your postoperative visits, Desert Vision Center is committed to making every step of your experience clear and manageable. My Cataract Drops is another free resource designed to help you follow your drop schedule and recover with greater confidence.
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Designed by Dr. Keith Tokuhara
Made for Cataract Recovery
One of the Most Common Questions After Cataract Surgery
“Did I already take my eye drops?”
For many patients, keeping track of eye drops becomes one of the more confusing parts of cataract recovery. Some drops may be used several times a day. The schedule may also change as recovery progresses.
If you are having surgery on both eyes, each eye may be at a different point in recovery. Rather than relying on handwritten charts, phone alarms, or memory alone, My Cataract Drops gives you a clearer way to see what comes next and mark each dose as completed.
Your focus should remain on healing, not wondering whether you missed a drop.
Clearer recovery support
Designed by a Cataract Surgeon
Unlike generic medication reminder apps, My Cataract Drops was built specifically for cataract surgery recovery. Every feature was designed around the questions patients ask every day in the office.
The app helps you:
Follow a guided postoperative drop schedule
Receive reminders when a dose is due
Mark each dose after you take it
Keep track of recovery for one eye or both eyes
See your drop frequency adjust as recovery progresses
Use the app without creating an account
Access your schedule without an internet connection
My Cataract Drops keeps the experience straightforward. There are no ads, account sign ups, or unnecessary features competing for your attention.
Simple. Clear. Designed specifically for cataract surgery recovery.
The app serves as a scheduling and reminder tool. It does not select your medications, provide medical advice, or replace the instructions given by your surgeon.
See How My Cataract Drops Works
The app guides you through the basic steps of setting up and following your postoperative drop schedule.
Receive Your Next Reminder
My Cataract Drops sends notifications based on the schedule in the app, helping you see when the next dose is due.
Receive reminders when it is time for your next drop.
Track Your Progress
Mark each dose as completed and view a schedule that becomes simpler as your recovery progresses.
Watch your schedule become simpler as recovery progresses.
Watch the App Introduction
Dr. Tokuhara provides a brief introduction to the app and explains why he created it for cataract surgery patients.
Watch on YouTubeFree for Every Cataract Patient
My Cataract Drops is free to download. You do not need to be a Desert Vision Center patient to use it. We recommend downloading the app before surgery so you can become familiar with it and have it ready when your postoperative drop schedule begins.
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Important Instructions for Using the App
My Cataract Drops is intended to help you remember and track eye drops. Your surgeon remains the source of your medication instructions.
Always:
- Use only the medications prescribed or approved by your surgeon
- Follow the dose and timing instructions given by your surgical team
- Contact your doctor if the app schedule differs from your written instructions
- Ask before stopping, adding, or changing an eye drop
- Contact your doctor about unexpected symptoms or recovery concerns
If there is any difference between the app and your surgeon’s instructions, follow your surgeon’s instructions.
The app should not be used to diagnose symptoms, select medications, or decide whether you need medical attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. My Cataract Drops is available free to anyone who wants help tracking eye drops during cataract surgery recovery. You should still follow the specific medication and recovery instructions provided by your own surgeon.
No. Your surgeon will determine which medications you should use, how often to take them, and how long treatment should continue. My Cataract Drops helps you organize and remember your schedule. It does not prescribe medications or determine your treatment plan.
Yes. My Cataract Drops supports recovery for one eye or both eyes. This can be helpful when each eye has a different surgery date or is at a different point in the postoperative drop schedule.
Never. Always follow the instructions provided by your surgeon. If the app displays something different from your written or verbal directions, follow your surgeon’s instructions and contact the office for clarification.
The App Store listing states that My Cataract Drops does not collect user data. The app does not require an account, and its core features can work without an internet connection.
Do not double a dose or change your schedule unless your surgeon has instructed you to do so. Follow the missed-dose guidance provided by your surgical team or contact your doctor’s office for instructions.
Recovery from Cataract Surgery, Made Simpler
At Desert Vision Center, cataract care extends beyond the operating room. Each step, including your consultation, surgical planning, postoperative instructions, and follow-up visits, should help you feel informed and supported.
My Cataract Drops is one more resource created by Dr. Tokuhara to help make recovery easier to manage. Download the app before surgery, follow the instructions provided by your surgeon, and contact your care team whenever you have questions.
My Cataract Drops is a reminder and scheduling tool. It does not provide medical advice or replace the instructions of your ophthalmologist or other qualified eye-care professional.
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Attention Patients
Dear Valued Patients of Desert Vision Center,
Dr. Tokuhara is a highly skilled cataract surgeon, specializing in advanced anterior segment surgeries, including complex glaucoma and cataract procedures. He focuses on patients who need surgical intervention or are at risk of severe vision loss.
While Dr. Tokuhara offers comprehensive eye care for his own surgical patients, he does not provide general eye care or post-operative care for patients of other surgeons. When you choose Dr. Tokuhara, he becomes your trusted eye doctor for life.
A Note About Ethical Care
In our community, some providers engage in illegal financial kickbacks, accepting payments for cataract surgery referrals. Desert Vision Center firmly rejects this unethical practice. We follow the highest ethical standards, complying with the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, ensuring that your care is never influenced by financial incentives.
We believe referrals should always be based on what’s best for the patient not financial gain. If you’re being evaluated for cataract surgery, we encourage you to ask questions and be mindful of these referral arrangements.
Choose the surgeon who prioritizes your vision and your well-being not one chosen for someone else’s profit.
Sincerely,
Desert Vision Center