Cataracts And Assessments

Clear Vision Starts With a Clear Lens

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eye. Instead of letting light pass through clearly, the lens becomes cloudy or opaque, resulting in hazy, dim, or distorted vision.

Cataracts are extremely common, most people will develop them as they get older — but they don’t have to mean the end of clear vision. With modern eye care and surgery, cataracts can be treated quickly and effectively.

How Cataracts Develop

Inside your eye is a clear, flexible lens that helps focus light on the retina. Over time, proteins in the lens can break down and clump, forming cloudy patches. These patches grow slowly, often over years, and can affect one or both eyes.

While most cataracts are age-related, they can also be caused by:

• Eye injuries
• Certain medications (especially long-term steroid use)
• Diabetes
• Excessive UV exposure
• Smoking
• A family history of early cataracts

Common Symptoms of Cataracts

You may notice:

• Blurry or cloudy vision that glasses don’t fully correct
• Difficulty seeing in low light or at night
• Sensitivity to glare, especially from headlights
• Faded or yellowed colours
• Needing more light to read
• Frequent changes to your glasses prescription

These symptoms tend to develop slowly, so regular eye exams are the best way to catch cataracts early.

Cataract Treatment and Management

• Early stage: In the beginning, stronger lighting, updated glasses, or anti-glare coatings may help you manage symptoms.
• Advanced stage: When cataracts interfere with your daily activities, surgery is the only effective treatment. This procedure removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial one, restoring your vision.

We work closely with trusted local ophthalmologists to ensure your surgery is smooth, safe, and tailored to your needs. After surgery, most people notice a dramatic improvement in clarity and colour perception.

Preventing and Slowing Cataracts

While we can’t completely prevent cataracts, you can help slow their progression by:

• Wearing sunglasses that block 100% UVA/UVB rays
• Eating a diet rich in antioxidants
• Managing health conditions like diabetes
• Avoiding smoking
• Scheduling regular eye exams

FAQs About Cataracts

Q: Can cataracts come back after surgery?
Not exactly, but the lens capsule that holds the artificial lens can become cloudy over time. This is called posterior capsule opacification (PCO) and can be treated quickly with a painless laser procedure.

Q: Is cataract surgery safe?
Yes. It’s one of the most common and successful surgeries worldwide, with high success rates and a quick recovery time.

Q: Will I still need glasses after cataract surgery?
It depends on the type of artificial lens you choose. Some people still use glasses for certain tasks, while others enjoy near-complete freedom from them.

Don’t let cloudy vision hold you back, Book your cataract assessment

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