Cataract Surgery

We understand the loss of quality of life that cataract patients experience, as well as how incapacitating it may be to rely on glasses to carry out daily tasks. As a result, we work with zeal, engagement, and dedication to ensure that not only do our patients regain their vision, but that they do it with as few glasses as possible.

One of the most common operations performed for the eyes is cataract surgery. We do so with a technique called phacoemulsification, which involves removing the murky lens (cataract) and replacing it with an intraocular lens using ultrasonic energy. We may now personalize this intraocular lens to treat refractive faults of the eye in the same procedure, thanks to latest technology we own.

This procedure does not require hospital accommodation. It is performed with a 2 mm microincision and topical anesthetic (drops) combined with light sedation. After the operation, the patient will be able to return home on his own.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I have to have cataract surgery?

According to current ophthalmologist measurements, it is usually from 0.5 vision (around 50 percent vision). Vision less than 0.5 makes driving difficult (you can't pass medical exams for your driver's license) and limits your ability to read the newspaper. It is also at this point that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. A cataract can technically be operated on if a patient has 90 percent vision, but the risks of losing vision outweigh the benefits of gaining it, so the approach to surgery is different.

I've been told that I have "cataract onset," do I need surgery? Is it necessary for me to conduct a special follow-up?

Cataract formation is a natural aging process. We could almost say that everyone has the beginnings of a cataract from birth. What happens is that it begins to limit vision at a certain age (variable). Cataract principles are not operated on if they do not limit vision, and revisions are generally performed every year until this occurs, which could be after 1 or 10 years... or never.

Is there anything I can do to improve my cataract without having surgery?

No. The cataract develops at a rate that is unique to each individual. We are incapable of stopping it.

Yes, but with today's techniques, it is uncommon for a cataract to become so hard that it causes complications. Because some eye diseases necessitate earlier surgery, your ophthalmologist is the best person to consult with about your specific situation.

Cataract Surgery