If your vision is blurred due to cataracts, the ophthalmologist may suggest this surgery to remove the eye lens and replace it with an artificial lens.. This surgery is a common and safe procedure and you can have better vision after doing it.

Who should have cataract surgery?

Having cataracts doesn't always mean you need surgery...you may not even notice any changes in your vision...

but as cataracts progress, they have more symptoms....your vision may be blurred or blurred....you may have double vision when viewing objects with cataracts....these problems can make it difficult to read, work on the computer, and do anything that requires light...

you may have poor night vision and You may find it more difficult to drive in the dark...you may be sensitive to the glare of headlights...people with advanced cataracts may even fail the vision section of the driving test.

Cataracts can make you more sensitive to sunlight. You may see a halo around bright lights....This can prevent you from being outdoors as much as you want....It can also make it difficult to do some sports like skiing or golf.

If you have any of these symptoms, surgery can help.

Sometimes cataract surgery may be needed, even if it doesn't cause any discomfort... In cases where the cataract is large enough to occupy the inside of the eye and lead to increased pressure in the eye, an ophthalmologist may suggest it.

How should you prepare for cataract surgery?

One or two weeks before the operation, the doctor performs tests to measure the size and shape of the eye.. With this, he can choose the best artificial lens for you.

He will probably tell you not to eat anything for 12 hours before the procedure.

How is cataract surgery performed?

You will be awake during the surgery, but the doctor will numb your eye with medicine, so you will not feel any pain... You may also be prescribed medicine to help you relax.

The surgery usually takes less than an hour. The surgeon makes a small incision (sometimes with the help of a laser) in front of the eye. Through this, he inserts a small instrument to remove the cataract and gently suction it.

He then inserts a new lens, which is made of plastic, silicone, or acrylic, and closes the incision.

You don't have to spend the night in the hospital, but you do need someone to take you home.

If you have cataracts in both eyes, you will likely have two separate surgeries, usually a few weeks apart.

You don't have to spend the night in the hospital, but you do need someone to take you home.

If you have cataracts in both eyes, you will likely have two separate surgeries, usually a few weeks apart. This gives the first eye time to heal.

Learn more: types of eye surgery

What are the side effects of cataract surgery?

Side effects from cataract surgery are rare, but some that may occur include:

• Infection or swelling of the eye
• Bleeding
• Retinal detachment - separation of a layer of tissue behind the eye that is sensitive to light
• drooping eyelid
• Temporary increase in eye pressure 12-24 hours after surgery

After cataract surgery

Your eyes may be itchy or sore for a few days after surgery....you may also have some watery eyes during this time and have trouble in bright light.

The doctor prescribes eye drops to prevent infection... You should rest for a few days.... Driving is prohibited and you should not bend down, lift heavy objects and do not strain your eyes.

Learn more: Vision regains within days after cataract surgery

During the first week, your doctor will probably advise you to wear eye protection while you sleep... This will help your eye heal by protecting the surgical site... Tell your doctor right away if you have pain or feel like your eye isn't healing as well as it should... (Symptoms of Eye Fatigue)

After 8 weeks, your eye should be completely healed.. About 90% of people have better vision after cataract surgery.. but don't expect your vision to be perfect. You may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses.

What causes blurred vision after surgery?

Sometimes after cataract surgery you may notice that everything looks blurry again. This happens because the lens capsule -- the part of the eye that holds the new artificial lens in place -- begins to thicken.

You may find that your doctor refers to this condition with the medical term posterior capsule opacification... This problem may not appear right away... It may be months or years later.

The doctor may suggest a procedure called YAG to fix it... This surgery takes a few minutes and is painless... The surgeon uses a laser to open up the thickening around the lens capsule, allowing more light to pass through the artificial lens... This improves your blurred vision.

If you have any questions about cataracts, consult the best eye specialists in Tehran.

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