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How is a cataract treated?

A cataract is treated with surgery. Our experienced eye surgeons will remove your cloudy lens and replace it with a clear, plastic lens implant. Cataract surgery is extremely successful in restoring vision and is one of the most common surgical procedures performed each year in the UK. It is also one of the quickest operations.

When does a cataract require treatment?

Surgery should be considered when cataracts cause enough loss of vision to interfere with your daily activities. It is not true that cataracts need to be “ripe” before they can be removed or that they need to be removed just because they are present.

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery can be performed when your visual needs require it. You must decide if you can see well enough to do your job, drive safely, and read or watch TV in comfort. Does your vision allow you to perform daily tasks, such as cooking, shopping, doing yard work or taking medications without difficulty? Based on your symptoms, you and your ophthalmologist should decide together when surgery is appropriate.

Conclusion

Cataracts are a common cause of decreased vision, particularly for the elderly, but they are treatable. Your ophthalmologist can tell you whether cataract or some other problem is the cause of your vision loss and can help you decide if cataract surgery is appropriate for you.