Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a usual and mostly safe operation that takes out the eye’s natural lens when it becomes cloudy, usually because of getting older. This cloudiness makes it hard to see clearly, causing blurry images, bright spots, and less vibrant colors. The main goal of cataract surgery is to fix your vision so you can see clearly again. The procedure is done with local numbing medicine and usually takes around 10 to 20 minutes for each eye. It involves making a small cut in the eye so the doctor can put in a tiny tool. This tool sends out sound waves that break the cloudy lens into tiny bits, which are then carefully sucked out. This method is called phacoemulsification. After the natural lens is taken out, it is replaced with a man-made lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). These lenses are made from plastic, acrylic, or silicone, and are meant to last for the patient’s whole life. IOLs can be chosen to help make different areas of vision better, and sometimes they can lower the need for glasses. After cataract surgery, most people heal quickly and can see better within a few days. But your eye may take a few weeks to heal fully. After surgery, you need to use eye drops to avoid infections and swelling. You should also go back for check-ups to make sure your eyes are healing well and your vision is getting better. Cataract surgery works well and helps patients see better, which makes their lives much better.

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