Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery includes replacing the natural lens of the eye with an artificial lens. Cataract is an opaque spot which manifests itself due to the aging of the lens of the eye. Patients who have cataracts have poor vision and photo phobia.

Recovery From Cataract Surgery

For several days, you may experience side effects of cataract surgery, such as tears, blurred vision, diplopia and redness. These complications usually resolve after a few days, but full recovery can range from 4 to 6 weeks.

Related Preoperative Evaluations

Before the surgery, the doctor may perform an ultrasound imaging to determine the state and size of your eye and, if necessary, prepare you for implantation of an intramuscular lens.

Before, During and After Cataract Surgery

Before the Procedure

In the days before the surgery, the patient may be required to avoid using certain medications and use eye drops to reduce the risk of infection. It is suggested that the patient associate with someone to help him after surgery, because the patient won’t have a good vision in that time.

During the Procedure

The doctor drops some eye drops into the eye so that the pupil grows open. Then a local anesthetic is used and, if necessary, it is given to a sedative. A small cutting is made on the eyes. The natural lens of the eye is removed, and usually an alternative lens, called an intramuscular lens, replaces the lens of the eye. This surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and lasts for 30 to 45 minutes.

After the Procedure

It is suggested that someone be accompanied by the patient to assist him in returning to the hotel; it should also be taken into account that the patient will not be able to use his eyes for a few days. The patient should rest and take the prescribed drops and medicines to decrease the risk of infection. The patient should not rub his eyes and may need to use a blindfold for the day after surgery.

Important Notes

The possibility of success for patients with no eye problems is 95%. Patients with different vision problems should ask their ophthalmologist whether this will be beneficial to them or not. This surgery is not recommended for people with other eye problems.

Possible Complications

• eye infection
• Corneal and Retinal Inflammation
• Bleeding
• glaucoma (black water)
• Inflammation
• Retinal separation

Cataract Surgery Recommended For

• Cataracts that causes vision problems

Number of Days in Hospital

This surgery is simple and does not require hospitalization.