Cataracts
Cataract surgery liberates hundreds of people each year from poor or failing eyesight. Leading local eye surgeons, Surrey Eye Surgeons, offer fast and effective surgery from £2067 per eye
Read one patient's story:
"I had practically lost my eyesight to cataracts by April 2010. But by the end of the year, thanks to the skill of my surgeon Mr Chris McLean, I achieved exceptionally good results. Read my story" Mr Ian Sibley
What is a cataract?
A cataract is clouding of the natural lens in your eye usually but not always caused by ageing. This can result in blurred vision or changed to the focus of your eye.
Why might I have this procedure?
Cataract surgery can help improve your eyesight.
What does it involve?
Cataract surgery is usually performed under a local anaesthetic. However, a variety of anaesthetic techniques are possible.
Surgery involves removing the cataract and replacing it with an artificial lens implant - there are three choices:
- Single focus lenses
- Multi focus lenses
- Accommodating lenses
Your surgeon will usually break the cataract into small pieces using ultrasound (sound waves) and then remove it from your eye through a small cut.
They will then insert the lens implant behind the iris in the same bag (or capsule) that held the natural lens in place.
How long will it take?
The operation usually takes between twenty and thirty minutes. You should be able to go home a few hours after the operation.
What about my recovery?
You should go to your optometrist (optician) for an eye test three to six weeks after your operation as you will usually need new glasses.
Remember to continue any normal medication unless you are told otherwise.
Are there any possible complications?
Complications are rare – but no surgical procedure is 100% risk-free. Please ask your consultant for more information.
1. General complications of any operation
• Pain
• Bleeding
• Infection
2. Specific complications of this operation
• Tear in the bag which holds the lens in place
• Severe bleeding
• Clouding of the bag
• Retinal detachment
• Inflammation in the other eye
For more information or to book a consultation as part of our price package, call 01483 207272.
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