What Should You Expect With Cataract Surgery

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If you are experiencing a cloudy vision, you may have a cataract. Your doctor may recommend you visit an ophthalmologist to discuss cataract surgery. This is when they remove the lens of the eye and provide you with an artificial replacement. This is a very common surgery and very safe. Once you have had the surgery you should enjoy clearer vision.

Having a cataract doesn't automatically mean you need surgery. Some people don't notice changes in their vision and see well with prescription glasses. Others may rely on bright lighting to see clearly or a magnifying glass. As the cataract progresses it will cause more symptoms and you may start noticing blurred or double vision, which can make it harder to work on a computer, read or do most things that require clear eyesight.

Many people with cataracts will experience poor night vision and become sensitive to the glare of headlights when driving at night. The majority of people with advanced cataracts fail the vision section on their driver's tests. Having cataracts can make it harder to see when you have the glare of the sun in your eyes, which can reduce the amount ...
... of time you spend outdoors. It can make it harder to play certain outdoor sports.

Cataract surgery can help to improve your vision and you may want to consider the procedure if your cataracts are impacting your quality of life. The ophthalmologist will carry out some tests a week or two before you have your cataract surgery. The tests measure your eye and your eye shape. This helps them select the right artificial lens for their eyes.

You usually have a local anesthetic and will remain awake during the cataract surgery. The local anesthetic numbs the eye, ensuring you do not feel any pain. You may be given medication that will help you relax throughout the procedure. Cataract surgery is relatively quick and should only take an hour, at most. The ophthalmologist makes a tiny cut in the front of the eye and breaks up the cataract, which is then gently suctioned out. They then replace this with your new lens, which can be plastic, acrylic, or silicone. The cut is then closed.

The majority of cataract surgeries are day procedures, so you can go home once the ophthalmologist or nurse gives you the go-ahead. You will not be able to drive, so you will need someone to drive you home from the eye clinic or hospital. If both your eyes have cataracts, you usually have two separate surgeries a few weeks apart. This gives the first surgery time to heal before having the second.

As with any type of surgery, some side effects could happen and you need to be aware of these. Side effects from cataract surgery include bleeding, eye infection, swelling, droopy eyelid, retinal detachment, and an increase in eye pressure.

It's not uncommon for your eye to feel sore or itchy for a couple of days after the cataract surgery. It's also normal for bright lights to be uncomfortable for a few days after the surgery. Often your ophthalmologist will give you eye drops to use at home, which helps to prevent the risk of infection.

In some cases, you may need to wear an eye shield for a few days after the surgery to protect the eye and reduce the risk of injury. After eight weeks, the eye should be fully healed. Cataract surgery has a ninety percent success rate with patients seeing better after they have had the surgery, though you may still need to wear prescription glasses.

About Us:

Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, cataract, and vitreoretinal surgeon at two private clinics in London, United Kingdom. He provides patients with superior service and support with a range of surgical procedures to meet their eyesight requirements. He has built up a solid reputation for his eye services in the London area as an expert eye doctor and surgeon offering surgical retina, medical retina, and complex cataract surgery. He also offers surgery to patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Mahi Muqit is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons, and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. To find out more, visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com/ .