After cataract surgery, you should be able to:
If you have another eye condition, such as diabetes or glaucoma, your vision may still be limited even if the surgery is successful.
There is a small chance of complications resulting from the surgery:
Most serious complications can be managed with medication or additional surgery. There is a very small chance of permanent vision loss in the treated eye as a direct result of the procedure.
The surgery is typically carried out using anaesthetic eye drops, with the option of a relaxing injection in the back of your hand if needed. Additional anaesthetic may be applied around the back of the eye to minimize excessive eye movement. A spring clip gently holds the eyelids apart, allowing you to blink safely during the procedure.
During the surgery, your surgeon will use a microscope for precision while you lie down beneath a surgical tent that provides fresh air. A sticky plastic drape is applied around your eye, securing your eyelashes out of the way. To prepare your eye, strong pupil-dilating drugs are administered as drops or as a small pellet placed under the lower eyelid.
The essential steps of the procedure include: