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Private Cataract Surgery With London Vision Clinic
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world. This simple fact can make not only their occurrence but also their treatment, a scary thing. Fortunately, cataracts are a treatable condition, as we can attest to here at London Vision Clinic.
In fact, cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure worldwide, with an estimated 330,000 cases performed each year in England alone. But with so many providers to consider, choosing a London clinic you can trust can be a difficult decision. It is important to take your time and investigate your options thoroughly so you can have peace of mind that you are receiving the best possible care.
Cataract Surgery Expertise
Unlike many clinics, our cataract patients have full access to their surgeon, starting with a pre-operative consultation to discuss their personalised treatment plan. This also gives both parties the ideal opportunity to address any concerns they have before heading into surgery. What’s more, through a series of post-operative meetings, your surgeon is able to assess each stage of your recovery to ensure everything is going as smoothly as possible.
With access to the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art technology and the expertise of world-renowned surgeons, London Vision Clinic aims to provide the best possible careand outcome for each and every patient. We prioritise a highly personalised experience to meet the patients’ needs every step of the way.
Our Surgeon
Each of our expert surgeons has been hand-picked for their expertise and enthusiasm for going the extra mile for all our patients. Find out more about the London Vision Cataract Surgery team.
Dr Yijun Cai
Dr Yijun Cai is a highly trained Cornea and Refractive Surgeron with expertise in cataract surgery, corneal disease and laser vision correction. He has trained at some of the UK’s leading ophthalmic centres, published research in internationally recognised journals and presented his work at major ophthalmology conferences around the world.
What You Say About London Vision Clinic
What Is a Cataract?
Cataracts occur when the natural lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision to appear blurred, dim, or hazy over time. As Dr Glenn Carp explains, this is a common condition we see across London, particularly as people age, though it can also develop earlier due to lifestyle or underlying eye conditions. At London Vision Clinic, we regularly help patients restore clear, sharp vision through advanced cataract treatment tailored to their individual needs.
Cataracts and Laser Eye Surgery
In most cases, laser eye surgery is not recommended if a cataract is present, as the cloudy natural lens prevents us from achieving an accurate and stable correction. As Dr Glenn Carp explains, this is something we regularly see with patients across London, where vision changes are often linked to early lens clouding. Instead, cataract or lens replacement surgery is typically the better option, as it removes the affected lens entirely and replaces it with a clear, advanced artificial lens, restoring vision more effectively.
Superior Lenses and State-of-the-Art Technology from London
Cataract Surgery involves replacing the eyes’ natural lenses with artificial ones, known as intraocular lenses. As everyone’s eyes are different, one size definitely does not fit all in this scenario. At London Vision Clinic, we are able to offer the full range of commercially available intraocular lenses to ensure the perfect fit for every patient.
Our optometrists and ophthalmolic surgeons have the expertise and experience to choose the best lens for you and your lifestyle, based on a thorough pre-operative assessment.
Furthermore, our technology, which includes the Alcon Centurion, ZEISS Callisto and Intraoperative OCT, has been carefully selected to ensure that your Cataract Surgery is performed as safely and accurately as possible.
The Callisto system is an advanced surgical planning and digital guidance system which improves accuracy. With this technology, your surgeon is able to plan incision placement and toric intraocular lens alignment through a real-time virutal overlay on the eye, doing away with the inaccuracies of manually marking the eye. Intraoperative OCT streamlines safety by allowing real-time depth imaging during Cataract and ICL Surgery.
The most commonly applied procedure for the removal of cataracts is known as phacoemulsification (phaco). The Centurion Vision System represents the next generation in phaco technology by providing surgeons with superior cataract removal capabilities. The system allows for extremely small incisions (2.2 mm), more effective delivery of energy to break the cataract and more stability of the front chamber of the eye. These all result in quicker visual recovery times with lower risks.
What’s the next step?
Come and visit us, book now using our form to attend your no-obligation consultation, or call our friendly team on 020 7224 1005