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Cataract Surgery
What is cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is the surgery required ​to restore vision that has become obscured due to a cataract forming. A cataract is a clouding that forms on the lens of the eye. This clouding prevents light from passing through the lens, resulting in a loss of vision.
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Symptoms may include:
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blurred vision
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difficulty seeing in low or bright light
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increased short-sightedness
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glare from lights
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Cataracts develop over years and are most common in people over 60 years old. They may initially cause no symptoms, however, if left untreated, they may become larger and eventually result in blindness.
Cataract surgery involves removal of the cloudy lens and replacing with an intraocular lens implant (IOL) which can also address long or short-sightedness. Vision impairment from cataracts cannot be treated using glasses or contact lenses.
Cataract Surgery: What to Expect
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After Surgery
Treatment begins with a consultation with the doctor performing your surgery. The overall condition of your eye will be assessed and diagnostic tests carried out to determine the intraocular lens most suitable for you.
We recommend allowing two days for surgery and recovery before returning to work or other activities. You can expect to spend 2 hours at the clinic, with surgery usually taking 10-15 minutes under local anaesthetic.
You will be provided with a comprehensive guide to ensuring the best recovery of your eyes. This will likely involve self-administering drops regularly and attending a review appointment in a few weeks.