Introduction to Cataract Surgery
Undoubtedly, having foggy vision and poor eyesight makes it difficult to perform daily activities such as reading, driving, or watching television, which is a valid reason for doctors to suggest undergoing cataract surgery, which primarily aims to treat cataracts or clouding of the eye lens, which causes blindness for people.
Cataract surgery helps you see better by removing the cloudy lens from your eye and placing an artificial lens in its place. There are two main types of cataract surgeries; the first type is called phacoemulsification, also known as small incision cataract surgery, and the second type is known as extracapsular surgery. Cataracts are more common among older adults. More than half of people over 80 years old in the United States have cataracts or have undergone cataract surgery.
Benefits of Cataract Surgery
- Get reliable treatment with an astonishing success rate (9 out of 10 people reported improvement in vision due to this surgery).
- Get highly effective treatment with a quick and simple recovery period as well.
- Improve your visual abilities and see things more clearly when performing activities such as reading or driving.
- Regain your ability to distinguish between different colors.
- Avoid annoying glare when looking at bright lights.
- Maintain the health of your eyes and enjoy a better quality of life.
Suitable Categories for Undergoing Cataract Surgery
It is clear that you will be eligible for this surgery if you have cataracts or clouding of the eye lens. Doctors usually suggest surgery for the following cases:
- People with severe cataracts that cause vision problems and interfere with their activities, such as reading or driving.
- People who need to remove cataracts to help control other eye problems, such as diabetic retinopathy.
Risks of Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is known to be a routine procedure and one of the safest surgical procedures. However, it has risks such as:
- Blurred vision or continuous eye pain.
- Seeing glares or unnatural shadows.
- Dislocation of the new lens.
- Damaging other parts of the eye.
- Eye bleeding, infection, or swelling.
- Retinal detachment.
