Computer Vision Syndrome
Cataract / Glaucoma Care
Family Eye Care
Cataracts
What is a Cataract?
Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. A cloudy lens prevents light from focusing sharply on the retina. Cataracts are not:
- a film over the eye
- caused by overusing the eyes
- spread from one eye to the other ; or
- a cause of irreversible blindness
What are the treatment options for cataracts?
Cataract surgery is usually an outpatient procedure, performed under local or topical anesthesia. The cloudy lens is broken up and removed through a tiny incision at the edge of the cornea and an intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted to replace your eye's natural lens.
What can I expect after cataract surgery?
- Most cataract surgical procedures are performed without complications and a result in immediate improvement in vision.
- You will apply eyedrops for several weeks following surgery to reduce the possibility of infection and/or inflammation in the eye.
- You may need eyeglasses to obtain your clearest vision following surgery.
- In a small number of cases, the natural capsule supporting the IOL can become cloudy after cataract surgery. When this happens, a posterior capsulotomy laser surgery opens the capsule and restores clear vision.
