Cataract – Lens Replacement Surgery

Cataract Definition

Especially, the natural lens, known as the crystalline lens, needs to be transparent to allow you to see clearly. Cataracts is a term used to describe cloudy patches that can develop over time within the lens. The cloudy patches cause blurry vision. Cataracts usually develop as we get older, but can be removed through a procedure that replaces your cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial intraocular lens.

Common symptoms

Generally, Cataracts can cause symptoms such as misty or blurry eyesight, glare and halos around bright lights. Also difficulty seeing at night or in low light conditions. Therefore cataracts can also cause a change in the perception of color since colors will appear less vibrant and faded when the natural lens becomes cloudy.

Surgery Age

Cataract Surgery can be apply to patients over the age of 50 and with suitable eye structure under normal conditions. Being a cataract patient and weakening of your vision determines the time of your cataract surgery. Not everyone can have cataracts. If your cataract does not prevent you from seeing clearly, you do not need to rush to have surgery. Our eye surgeons will give you the most accurate information.

When needed

Especially Cataract Surgery is recommended for patients who develop cataracts and whose vision is less than 6/10, even with glasses. Cataract is a disease and causes blurred vision. If the cataract is making it difficult for you to do your normal activities, your doctor may recommend cataract surgery.

In most cases, waiting to have cataract surgery won’t hurt your eye, so you’ll have time to consider your options. The onset of cataract does not mean that you have cataracts. If your vision is still pretty good, you may not need cataract surgery for many years.

After Surgery

Especially after cataract surgery, your vision will be improve within a few days. Your vision may be blurry at first as your eyes begin to improve and return to normal.

Colors and environment may appear brighter after surgery because you are looking through a new lenses. It is normal to feel itching and mild discomfort for a few days after surgery. Avoid rubbing or pushing your eye. Our eye surgeon may want you to wear an eye patch or safety glasses on the day of surgery. Your doctor will remove the eye patch a few days after the surgery. Our eye surgeon may prescribe eye drops or other medications to prevent infection, reduce inflammation, and control eye pressure. Sometimes these drugs can be injected into the eye during surgery. After a few days, most of the discomfort should go away. Most of the time, full recovery occurs within eight weeks.

Return to normal life

We advise that patients who have undergone cataract surgery wait a minimum of three days before returning to work. However, as everyone is different, your surgeon will make the best recommendation for you.

Expert Consultation

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Cataract surgery removes your cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a premium synthetic lens. The lens is specially design to improve your vision, so you don’t have to rely on glasses and contact lenses.

No you are not! Synthetic lenses places in the eye, unlike contact lenses, which sit on the surface.

Especially cataracts are not contagious and they cannot spread from one eye to the other. However, if a patient develops a cataract in one eye, it is likely that they will go on to develop a cataract in the other eye as well.

Surgery Duration

Normally cataract surgery usually takes less than 20 minutes per eye to perform. As surgery is carried out under local anesthetic, you will be able to return home after your treatment.

Femto-Second Cataract

During laser-assisted cataract surgery, the surgeon will use a femto laser to create a small opening on the surface of your eye in order to get access to your natural lens. The contents of the natural lens bag are then carefully removed and the premium synthetic intraocular lens is put in place.

Generally, cataract surgery is performed under local anesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain during the course of the procedure. After surgery, patients generally experience some temporary and mild discomfort as the anesthetic wears off.

Sometimes, if you need surgery on both eyes, each eye can be treated on the same day which we don’t recommend that. Generally, cataract surgery performs on separate days. However, our eye surgeon will discuss your surgery options with you during your consultation.