Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed worldwide. Your surgeon has recommended this surgery to restore clear vision by removing your clouded natural lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Types of intraocular lenses
Standard (monofocal) IOL
This lens provides clear vision at one fixed distance, usually far distance. You will need glasses for reading, using a computer, or other near tasks. Most patients choose this option,
Extended depth of focus (EDoF) IOL
This lens provides a continuous range of vision from distance to intermediate, with reduced glare and halos compared to multifocal lenses. You may still need glasses for very fine near tasks.
Multifocal IOL
This lens has multiple focusing zones, allowing you to see clearly at distance, intermediate (computer), and near without glasses. You may experience some glare or halos around lights, especially at night. These symptoms usually diminish over several weeks or months.
Toric IOL
This lens corrects astigmatism as well as providing clear distance vision. You will still need glasses for near vision tasks.
Procedure
The procedure takes 15 to 20 minutes. You will feel no pain and have minimal or no ability to see or move your eye.
Your surgeon makes a small incision in your cornea, injects a protective jelly like substance, and opens the capsular bag. Your cataract is softened, broken up, and removed with gentle suction (phacoemulsification). Your new IOL is positioned inside the capsular bag. The jelly is removed and the incision seals on its own, usually without stitches.
A patch is placed over your eye, and you will be able to go home after a short period of observation.
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