Cataract operations and lens implantation

What is the process of removing cataracts?

• It is a surgical procedure to remove the opaque natural lens of the eye (cataract) and replace it with an artificial lens.
• This procedure is used to treat vision loss caused by cataracts.
• Cataracts are a common condition that affects older people, in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurry vision.

What are the types of artificial eye lenses?

There are different types of artificial eye lenses, including:
 Monofocal lenses: Correct vision for one distance, either near or far.
 Multifocal lenses: Correct vision for multiple distances, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.

What are the benefits of cataract removal and lens implantation?

• Significantly improve vision.
• Reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
• Improving quality of life.
• Safe and effective procedure.

What are the steps in the process of removing cataracts and implanting lenses?

• The operation is performed in an operating room equipped with the latest equipment.
• Surgery is performed under local anesthesia, except in children, where surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
• Surgery is performed using lens fragmentation through a small phaco incision and soft lens implantation through the small incision.
• The wound does not require any surgical sutures, and the patient returns home on the same day
• The patient needs to use medical treatment in the form of drops with follow-up in the first period after surgery.
• The condition is evaluated and the patient is discussed with the patient about the possibilities of improvement and the types of lenses suitable for the eye