Cataract Surgery

Cataract is an eye disease that occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy and loses its transparency over time. This can be caused by aging, prolonged exposure to sunlight, genetic factors and certain health problems. Cataracts can affect a person’s daily activities by impairing vision due to the cloudy lenses that accumulate behind the eye over time. The treatment for cataracts is known as cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a highly effective and common procedure for the patient. In this surgical procedure, the clouded natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens. This clarifies the person’s vision and improves their quality of life.

Cataract Surgery Procedure and its Effects

Cataract surgery is a safe and effective procedure performed by specialist eye surgeons. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia and the patient is conscious. This means that patients do not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. During cataract operation, the surface of the eye is numbed and a small incision is made to remove the cloudy natural lens. A transparent artificial lens, the intraocular lens (IOL), is then implanted. The IOL can also be customized to correct the person’s refractive errors, so that the person can recover from cataracts while also reducing the need to wear glasses. The cataract operation is usually completed in a very short time and the patient can be discharged within a few hours. Recovery after the procedure is quick and patients’ vision becomes crystal clear within a few days.

Cataract surgery is a procedure that improves the quality of life and facilitates daily life. After cataract surgery, the person’s vision becomes clearer and blurred images disappear. Colors appear more vivid and contrast increases. Patients have better night vision and perform their daily activities more comfortably.