Vision assessment
Distance and near vision are measured to understand the practical impact.
Lens and cataract care
Cataract
Clear guidance on cataract symptoms, lens choices, surgery and recovery.
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Cataract
Understanding the condition
Clear information for confident decisions.
A cataract is clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Surgery replaces the cloudy lens when symptoms interfere with daily life.
01ConditionClouding of the natural eye lens
02Typical effectGradual blur, glare and reduced contrast
03Definitive treatmentRemoval and intraocular lens implant
04SettingUsually day surgery
Symptoms
What you may notice.
Symptoms vary between people, and some conditions cause no early warning. A specialist examination is needed for an accurate diagnosis.
01
Blurred, cloudy or misty vision
02
Glare or halos, especially around lights at night
03
Colours appearing duller or more yellow
04
Frequent changes in glasses prescription
05
Difficulty reading or seeing in low light
Causes and risk factors
What may increase your risk.
Having a risk factor does not confirm the condition. Your history and examination are considered together.
01Increasing age
02Diabetes or smoking
03Previous eye injury, inflammation or surgery
04Long-term steroid use or significant ultraviolet exposure
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How it is diagnosed.
Slit-lamp examination
The lens and other front-of-eye structures are examined under magnification.
Dilated eye examination
The retina and optic nerve are checked for other causes of reduced vision.
Biometry and corneal measurements
If surgery is planned, precise measurements guide the strength and type of lens implant.
Aftercare
Recovery and follow-up.
01
Use postoperative drops and eye protection exactly as directed.
02
Avoid rubbing the eye and follow the surgeon’s advice about water, lifting and exercise.
03
Vision often changes during early healing, and the final glasses check is usually later.
04
Seek prompt advice for increasing pain, redness, discharge, flashes, floaters or worsening vision.
Common questions
Answers with clarity.
These answers are general. Your own care plan may differ after examination.
01When is cataract surgery recommended?+
Usually when cataract affects daily activities or prevents adequate examination or treatment of another eye condition.
02Will I still need glasses?+
That depends on the selected lens, eye health and visual goals. No lens can guarantee complete freedom from glasses.
03Is cataract surgery performed on both eyes together?+
It is commonly planned one eye at a time, with timing based on recovery and individual needs.
04How quickly does vision improve?+
Many people notice early improvement, but healing and visual stabilisation vary. Your surgeon will explain what is realistic for your eyes.