Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery

What is Cataract Surgery?

Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens of the eye and replaces it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL). It’s one of the safest and most effective surgeries worldwide, restoring vision affected by cataracts.

Why is Cataract Surgery Needed?

• Blurred or cloudy vision affecting daily activities
  
• Difficulty driving, especially at night
  
• Frequent changes in glasses prescription
  
• Sensitivity to bright lights

Procedure Overview

• Performed under local anesthesia
  
• A tiny incision is made
  
• Clouded lens is broken into small pieces using ultrasound (phacoemulsification)
  
• Pieces are removed and replaced with an artificial lens

Types of IOLs

• Monofocal IOLs (for distance or near vision)
  
• Multifocal IOLs (for both distance and near)
  
• Toric IOLs (correct astigmatism)

Recovery

• Quick recovery (few days to weeks)
  
• Use prescribed eye drops
  
• Avoid rubbing eyes
  
• Vision improves gradually

Risks

• Infection (rare)
  
• Swelling
  
• Posterior capsule opacity (may require laser treatment)

Conclusion

Cataract surgery significantly improves quality of life. Heritage Hospital’s ophthalmologists use advanced techniques for safe, precise results.