WHAT IS CATARACT?
A cataract is a cloudiness or opacification in the normally clear and transparent lens of the eye. When significant, this clouding interferes with the passage of light to the retina and blurs vision. There are many types of cataract. Most forms develop in adult life and tend to increase in severity with advancing age. Cataracts can be the side effect of certain medications, be caused by disease or injury, or even exist at birth. You may suffer from blurring of vision, dimness of vision, frequent eyeglass prescription changes, glare and haloes.
A cataract is not a film over the lens, so it can't be removed with a laser or eye drops. Surgery is the only way to treat cataracts. Surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a silicone or acrylic intraocular lens (IOL). In classic cataract surgery, the IOL has a fixed focusing power that is set for distant vision. Patients who choose bespoke cataract can benefit from improved distance and near vision.
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Freedom from cataracts is a fabulous experience. As the eyes have deteriorated over time, many have forgotten just how amazing good vision is. Removing the cloudiness that cataracts bring opens up a whole new world of colour and clarity. Do not delay this treatment as it really will improve your quality of life immediately.
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Bespoke treatment for cataracts removes the visual clouding by replacing your natural lens with a smart, accommodating or multi-focal lens that is bespoke to your eyes physical and optical characteristics, hoping to eliminate any future need for glasses or contact lenses. No glasses for near or far - a real revelation to all those who have had the procedure.
Further Reading and Videos
PreOp® Patient Education Cataract Small Incision Eye
PreOp® Patient Education: Cataract Small Incision Eye pt.2
PreOp® Patient Education Cataract Small Incision Surgery pt.3
Tetraflex Lens
WARNING: This Video contains graphic depiction of Eye Surgery
