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Cataract Surgery
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Cataract surgery is performed to treat cataracts, which is when the clear lens inside your eye has become cloudy or opaque. The lens is positioned just behind the iris. It is responsible for keeping images in focus on the retina and it adjusts for distance or close vision. When a cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy and prevents the light rays passing onto the retina. The picture that the retina receives becomes dull and fuzzy.
A cataract usually forms slowly with vision gradually blurring over months or years. The condition can develop naturally with ageing, but can also be a result of injury, inflammation, taking certain medication or be related to conditions such as diabetes.
When a cataract is removed, it is replaced with a permanent artificial lens implant, which helps to restore vision.
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed eye surgeries. Our surgeons offer a wide range of lens options for modern cataract surgery, including multifocal and new trifocal lenses. About 95% of people who receive a standard lens implant have their vision restored to its pre-cataract level.
