The Benefits Of Modern Cataract Surgery

Depending on the precise symptoms caused by your cataract, you may enjoy some or all of the following benefits of surgery -

• Improved clarity of vision
• Improved vision in dim light
• Reduced glare on a sunny day or during night driving
• Colours may seem richer
• Improved vision may enable you to continue driving
• Many studies have shown improved quality of life after cataract surgery.Activities such as reading, sports, cooking, driving, using a computer and sewing are generally easier after the operation. Even when the eye also suffers from other problems such as retinal disease, the remaining vision is usually improved by cataract surgery
• The need to wear distance glasses may be less after cataract surgery. Some patients also become less dependent on reading glasses. This is so even when glasses have been necessary for many years
• The phacoemulsification technique is usually quick, safe and gentle to the eye and the recovery period is very short so that these improvements can be enjoyed quickly