Cataract Surgery at Fidels Eye Centre
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Overview
Cataract surgery is a safe and effective procedure to restore clear vision by removing the clouded natural lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). While cataracts can develop at any age due to trauma, medical conditions, or congenital issues, senile cataracts are the most common and are linked with aging. The condition begins with lens opacity, progresses to swelling, and eventually leads to complete loss of lens transparency if left untreated.
Benefits
Procedure Duration
- The surgery typically takes 15–20 minutes per eye
- Performed under local or topical anesthesia
- It's a daycare procedure, meaning no overnight hospital stay is needed
Recovery Time
- Most patients experience improved vision within 24–48 hours
- Full recovery usually takes 1–2 weeks
- Patients can resume normal activities within a few days, with some precautions
Who Should Consider Cataract Surgery?
- Anyone experiencing blurry, cloudy, or dim vision
- Difficulty in night driving or sensitivity to light
- People above 50 years with progressive visual issues
- Patients diagnosed with mature or hypermature cataracts
- Individuals noticing frequent changes in glasses without improved clarity