Cataract surgery in Cachan (94)

The Cachan practice: address, access, equipment

The practice is located in Cachan, in the Val-de-Marne department, on the edge of the southern Paris area. It is easily accessible from inner Paris as well as from neighbouring towns (Arcueil, Bagneux, L’Haÿ-les-Roses, Villejuif, Gentilly).

Access by public transport

• RER B: Arcueil-Cachan station, less than a 10-minute walk from the practice. Direct from Châtelet-Les Halles (15 minutes), Gare du Nord (20 minutes), Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (12 minutes).
• Buses 162, 184, 187: several stops nearby depending on your starting point.
• Tramway T7: terminus Villejuif-Louis Aragon (Metro line 7 + T7) a few stops away.

Access by car and parking

The practice is accessible via the A6b motorway (Cachan exit) and the N20 road for patients coming from the south. There are several public car parks nearby (the Rue Camille Desmoulins car park, the town hall car park) and on-street parking in the adjacent streets. For patients with reduced mobility or for a post-operative appointment, a drop-off zone in front of the practice is available.

Practice equipment for cataract care

The complete pre-operative cataract assessment is carried out on site: optical biometry with the Zeiss IOLMaster 700 for precise implant calculation, corneal topography to detect astigmatism, and macular OCT to check the retina. The details of each examination are covered on the Cataract pre-operative assessment page.

Why choose Cachan for your cataract care

Cachan sits at the southern gateway to Paris, 15 minutes by car or RER from the Clinique Sainte-Geneviève (Paris 14), where surgical procedures take place. This geographical proximity simplifies the entire journey: pre-operative consultations, the day of surgery and post-operative follow-up are coordinated without major logistical constraints.

Beyond logistics, attending the Cachan practice spares you the emotional strain and fatigue of travelling into central Paris for a condition that most often affects patients aged 60 and over. Parking, accessibility and the calmer atmosphere of the practice are concrete elements of patient comfort.

Your cataract journey in Cachan

The typical journey for a patient treated for cataract in Cachan follows 4 stages, most of which take place at the practice:

• Initial consultation: slit-lamp diagnosis, discussion of your symptoms, your difficulties and your lifestyle. A first assessment of whether surgery is appropriate. See Cataract symptoms to know when to seek advice.
• Complete pre-operative assessment: carried out at the Cachan practice at a second consultation: biometry, topography, OCT, and discussion of which type of implant to choose. The details are covered on Cataract pre-operative assessment.
• Procedure at the Clinique Sainte-Geneviève (Paris 14): around 15 to 30 minutes in the operating room, with a return home the same day. The full journey is detailed on Cataract surgery at the Clinique Sainte-Geneviève.
• Post-operative follow-up in Cachan: a check-up consultation at Day 1 at the practice, then Day 7 and Month 1 depending on the protocol. Eye drops to continue for 4 weeks. Details on Cataract post-operative recovery.

The cataract assessment at the Cachan practice

The pre-operative assessment is not limited to confirming the indication: it allows the intraocular implant to be chosen with the precision needed for a lasting result. Three key examinations, all carried out at the Cachan practice during a single dedicated consultation:

• Zeiss IOLMaster 700 optical biometry: measures the axial length of the eye, the depth of the anterior chamber and keratometry. These data feed the modern implant calculation formulas (Barrett Universal II, Kane, Hill-RBF) that minimise residual post-operative refraction.
• Corneal topography: precise mapping of the cornea, essential for choosing a toric implant if significant corneal astigmatism is present.
• Macular OCT: confirmation that the central retina is intact before the procedure. Detecting a pre-existing macular condition changes the expected post-operative visual outcome.

These measurements directly determine the quality of the result: a thorough assessment is not a mere formality, it is what makes the difference between a glasses-free patient and one who keeps a small residual correction.

Surgery at the Clinique Sainte-Geneviève

Cataract surgery is performed at the Clinique Sainte-Geneviève (29 rue Sarrette, 75014 Paris), about 15 minutes from Cachan by car or RER B (2 RER stops + a connection, or a direct route via the N20 / avenue du Général Leclerc). The clinic specialises in ophthalmic day surgery and has dedicated equipment for phacoemulsification.

The complete journey on the day of the procedure, from check-in and the prior anaesthesia consultation through the operating room, the immediate after-effects and the administrative paperwork, is described in detail on the Cataract surgery at the Clinique Sainte-Geneviève page. There you will also find information on the surgical file prepared by my assistant (estimate, SFO information sheet, pre- and post-op prescriptions).

Post-operative follow-up at the Cachan practice

The day after the procedure, you are seen again in Cachan for the Day 1 consultation: a check of intraocular pressure, examination of the correctly positioned implant, and confirmation that there is no abnormal inflammation. The protective shield can then be removed.

Further check-up consultations are scheduled according to your progress: typically at Day 7, Month 1 and Month 3. The eye drops prescribed after surgery (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, artificial tears if needed) should be continued on a tapering schedule over roughly 4 weeks. Practical details (returning to sport, driving, screens, warning signs to watch for) are on Cataract post-operative recovery.

More than 1,000 Google reviews from patients treated in Cachan

Over the years, patients who had cataract surgery in Cachan have published more than 1,000 Google reviews, for an average rating of 4.9/5. This feedback covers the whole journey: the welcome at the practice, the quality of information during the consultation, how the surgery went, post-operative follow-up and the visual result over time. You can read them directly on the practice’s Google listing or on the Patient reviews page, which gathers feedback organised by condition.

These reviews do not replace an individual consultation: your situation, your cataract stage and your expectations are unique. They do, however, give a concrete picture of the experience of the practice’s patients.

Frequently asked questions: Cachan practice and Val-de-Marne

Sources

• Lundström M, Barry P, Henry Y, et al. Evidence-based guidelines for cataract surgery: guidelines based on data in the European Registry of Quality Outcomes for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012;38(6):1086-1093. PMID 22624905.
• Haute Autorité de Santé. Chirurgie de la cataracte chez l’adulte : recommandations de bonne pratique. HAS, 2018 (updated 2024).
• Olsen T, Hoffmann P. C constant: new concept for ray tracing-assisted intraocular lens power calculation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2014;40(5):764-773. PMID 24767910. Development of modern implant calculation formulas (IOLMaster, ray tracing).

This content describes the organisation of the Cachan practice and does not replace an individual consultation. Each indication for cataract surgery is discussed during a consultation after a full examination.