A cataract is a condition affecting the lens of the eye causing the normally clear vision to become cloudy. It restricts the amount of light that is able to enter the eye causing blurred vision and often dazzle and glare.
The only way a cataract can be treated is by an operation to remove the cloudy lens. A lens implant is inserted into the eye to replace the natural lens.
The operation is normally carried out with a local anaesthetic and premium intraocular lenses can minimize the need for glasses for distance and near postoperatively. In carefully selected cases, lens exchange can be performed even in the absence of visually significant cataract to correct any refractive errors postoperatively.
Instructions after the Operation
- Do not rub or touch your eye.
- Avoid situations where the eye could be knocked.
- Avoid any dust, steam or dirt in the eye.
- Avoid contact sports and swimming for about a month.
- Reading and watching the TV will do the eye NO harm.
- Protect the eye at nighttime and when washing your face.
- Sunglasses may be helpful if the eye is sensitive to light.
- Keep putting the prescribed eye drops as instructed.
- Attend your clinic appointment 2-3 weeks after the operation, further appointments may be necessary.
