Cataract Surgery
Replacement of the clouded natural lens with an advanced intraocular lens.
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General description
Cataract is the gradual clouding of the eye's natural lens, a leading cause of age-related vision loss. Modern cataract surgery —using phacoemulsification with precision biometry— removes the clouded lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens calculated specifically for each eye, including options to correct astigmatism or reduce dependence on glasses.
What does the surgery involve?
Phacoemulsification breaks up the clouded lens with ultrasound and removes it through a micro-incision, after which the intraocular lens calculated for your eye is implanted. It's an outpatient surgery of about 15–20 minutes per eye, done under topical anesthesia.
Post-surgical care
Relative rest is recommended, along with avoiding heavy lifting, rubbing the eye, or getting water or soap directly in it during the first week. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed for 2–4 weeks, plus lubricant as needed. We include, at no cost, the post-surgical kit with your starter treatment drops.
Post-surgical follow-up
Follow-up is always carried out by the same surgeon who performed your cataract surgery, who knows the precise details of your implanted lens and your eye's progress; we include one month of follow-up consultations at no cost.
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