Is it Painful After Cataract Surgery? Our eyes are extraordinary organs. Not only do they allow us to see the world around us, but they do so with the help of literally millions of individual parts. In fact, the human eye is among the most complex organs in the natural world. Of course, this endlessly impressive organ also happens to be pretty sensitive. So, when the prospect of undergoing surgery on your eyes emerges, it is more than understandable that…
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Common Questions: Is Cataract Surgery Painful?
Is Cataract Surgery Painful? Preparing yourself for any kind of surgery can be a scary prospect. From planning your journey to the clinic or hospital and considering how long you might be away from home, to worries about the procedure itself – there is often a lot to consider. One of the most common questions that patients have when seeking treatment for cataracts is this: Is Cataract Surgery painful? Luckily, many ocular surgeries are now much less invasive than they…
Why Do Some People Need Laser After Cataract Surgery?
Why Do Some People Need Laser Treatment After Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide. This is due to a combination of the commonness of cataracts and the procedure’s safety and effectiveness. But in some cases, further treatment may be required after cataract surgery. In this article, we’ll aim to answer the question: Why do some people need laser treatment after cataract surgery? Cataracts is the most common cause of blindness globally. They…
Is Cataract Surgery Refractive Surgery?
Is Cataract Surgery a Refractive Surgery? When cataracts form in the eye, they can become a significant obstruction to your vision. In more severe cases, cataracts that are left untreated can even lead to blindness. But thankfully, there is a simple solution – Cataract Surgery. Cataracts are a natural part of the eye’s ageing process and so are extremely common. In fact, estimates show that up to 42% of people aged 75 and over in the UK. As the only…
Common Questions: Is Cataract Surgery Done by Laser?
Is Cataract Surgery Done by Laser? Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, globally – including in the UK. Luckily, cataracts can be treated effectively with the help of cataract surgery, which has become one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. But how exactly does cataract surgery work? Is it performed with traditional surgical tools? Or is cataract surgery done by laser? Let’s start by explaining what exactly cataracts are and why they develop. What are Cataracts?…
Is it Worth Going Private for Cataract Surgery?
Is it Worth Going Private for Cataract Surgery? Private vs. NHS Cataracts can significantly impact a person’s vision. As a result, it can make performing daily tasks more difficult, and seriously impact independence and quality of life. Cataracts become more common as we age. As a result, more than half of adults over 65 suffer from this condition. Some common symptoms include: Blurred vision Sensitivity to light Difficulty seeing at night All of these can be extremely debilitating. However, cataract…
Why Laser Eye Surgery is a Game Changer
Are you tired of the hassle of contact lenses and glasses? Are you concerned about your deteriorating eyesight? Laser eye surgery might just be the transformational solution you need. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of people opting for this life-changing procedure. Rightly so, laser eye surgery comes with many advantages, from an immediate improvement in vision to long-term financial savings. 1. What is Laser Eye Surgery? Before discussing the benefits of laser eye surgery,…
What are Cataracts? No Longer an ‘Old Age’ Condition
When proteins, naturally present in the lens of the eye, coalesce they form a cataract. In cataracts, the lens becomes opaque, vision starts to cloud, and eyesight progressively blurs. Eventually, there is no option but to remove the cataract by surgery….
Common Questions About Laser Eye Surgery and Cataracts
There is no strong connection between laser eye surgery and cataracts in that laser eye surgery will not bring on cataracts in patients and also at the same time it does not protect you from developing cataracts. …
Digital Devices Are Great – But At What Cost To Our Eyes?
Like many lucky people I received an iPad for Christmas.
Regular readers of this blog will know that, although not quite falling into the “technologically challenged”category, I am still lagging a bit behind……
