Cataracts is a condition in which the lens of the eye gradually becomes cloudy and reduces the amount of light entering the eye, resulting in a gradual deterioration of vision. It is usually due to our ageing process, therefore it is very common in the elderly. Fortunately, cataracts are highly treatable.
With modern surgical technology, cataracts can be treated effectively with a safe procedure.
Cataract surgery is a micro-incision, key-hole type procedure, performed under local anesthetic eye drops. It is an effective procedure for removing a cataractous lens and improving vision, and has an excellent safety profile. It is performed as a day surgery procedure and usually takes less than 30 minutes. The recovery is relatively fast, and patients can resume most of their regular activities within a few days of the surgery.
Modern cataract surgery is termed phacoemulsification. It is the preferred surgical technique for removing cataracts as it can be performed with smaller incisions compared with previous methods. The procedure is as follows:
A small incision, about 2mm to 3mm, is made at the edge of the cornea. The cataract is broken into small pieces with a phacoemulsification probe
The cataract is then gently removed from the eye by suction
An artificial lens, also known as intraocular lens (IOL), is then implanted immediately and the wound often seals on its own without the need for stitches.
3 simple steps to getting your cataract surgery
During the cataract surgery, the clouded lens will be replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) which takes on the function of the natural crystalline lens. There is a wide array of intraocular lenses available, the IOL selected for your eye will be of a specific prescription to allow you to have a good vision. After a joint discussion with you, our eye specialist will customize and tailor-made a treatment for you and your eye.
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Meet Our Doctors
Dr Daphne Han
Senior Consultant
MBBS (Melbourne), MMed (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Ophthalmology)
Subspecialty: Laser Vision Correction and Lens Implant Surgery
Dr Errol Chan
Consultant
MBBS, MMed(Ophth), MRCSEd,
FRCSEd, FRCOphth, FRCS(Glasg), FAMS, FRCS(Canada)
Subspecialty: Cataract Surgery, General Ophthalmology, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Uveitis
Apart from the general cataract condition, there is also a wide range of unique and complicated cases such as post-traumatic, subluxed, posterior polar and phacomorphic cataracts.
In individuals who have done LASIK previously, there is a reduction in the predictability of the treatment outcome for cataracts, due to the cornea curvature. Our specialists are experienced with the right skillset to manage these conditions.
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*This information is not intended to replace consultation with your eye doctor.
Cataract surgery is a safe procedure and most patients go on to enjoy much improved vision. As with all medical treatments, post-procedure complications may occur and your surgeon will discuss the main risks of surgery with you.
If you have cataracts in both eyes, our eye specialist will operate one eye at a time. The
treatment for the second eye will be scheduled at least 1 to 2 months apart (when the vision of the other eye is already stable and is free of infections and issues).
Before the surgery, anaesthetic eye drops will be used to numb the eye. Some sedation may be given as well, to help you stay as nicely relaxed as possible. During the surgery, a device will be used to support your eyelid to prevent it from moving or closing. You can expect to feel some coldness over your eye from the water, and you hear some whirring noises. There is usually no significant pain but you may be dazzled by light during the procedure and experience vision change as the surgery proceeds. The surgery will take approximately under 30 minutes.
Do have a friend or relative to accompany you home. Your eye will feel tired and gritty for the rest of the day so we advise you to stay at home and rest as much as possible, and to avoid too much hand-held electronic devices o television. Your vision will be slightly misty for the first 2 – 3 days. It can take a few days for the eye to adjust and for vision to improve.
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