Facts about Cataract Surgery

Blurring of your vision, glare, and difficulty reading which develop over months or years are symptoms that warn that you may be developing cataracts.

Below, we have listed 6 important facts about cataract surgery.

1. Cataracts commonly affect us and become more noticeable as we get older.
2. Cataracts can be diagnosed by your optician or doctor by examining the eyes with specialized viewing instruments.
3. Cataract surgery is not necessary if your cataracts do not affect your daily activities such as driving, reading, watching TV or sporting pursuits, or if you are not keen to have surgery.
4. Cataracts are treated by the removal of the cataract by a specialist eye surgeon with implantation of an artificial lens.
5. A variety of intraocular lens types can be implanted to restore vision in different ways.
6. In the best hands, cataract surgery is a safe and effective way to restore vision and serious complications are unusual.

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