About Cataract Surgery

Cataracts occur when the natural lens inside your eye becomes opaque, rather than clear. This causes a reduction in light transmission to the back of the eye (the retina), and can result in symptoms such as blurred vision and light sensitivity.

Some cataracts are very mild, and do not affect the vision significantly, while others can be very severe, causing total blindness in the affected eye(s). Most cataracts develop slowly, as a result of ageing.

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In developed countries, the most common procedure for removing cataracts is by a technique known as phacoemulsification (‘phaco’). This involves fragmenting the natural lens by ultrasound, and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure is generally performed under topical anesthetic, on an out-patient basis (which means that you can go home on the same day).

How are cataracts removed?

Artificial lenses come in varying types, and varying degrees of power. In replacing a cloudy lens with an IOL implant, cataract surgery offers an opportunity to alter the prescription of the operated eye. This means that if you currently need glasses or contact lenses to see, your surgeon will choose a replacement lens that aims to significantly reduce your prescription.

The lens pThe lens power required is determined by a technique called biometry, which involves taking various measurements of the eye and inserting the data into mathematical equations. The IOL is chosen on the basis of these results and other measurements.

How is the artificial lens (IOL) chosen?

Cataract surgery can be a daunting prospect. There are many different providers to choose from, and it can be difficult to decide who to trust. The most important thing is to take your time over your decision, and to allow yourself to investigate your options thoroughly. Below are some of the main reasons why we think London Vision Clinic is worth your serious consideration for cataract surgery:

Why choose London Vision Clinic?

Your Consultant surgeon, Mr David O'Brart, has been a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon since 1996. Following his qualification as an Ophthalmic Surgeon in 1990, he trained in corneal and small-incision cataract surgery.

Unlike at many other clinics, London Vision Clinic’s cataract surgery patients spend a long time with their surgeon both pre-operatively and post-operatively. This ensures a highly personalised experience for every patient, and gives you ample time to have all of your questions answered by an expert.

Surgical expertise

London Vision Clinic138 Harley Street

London

W1G 7LA

UK: 020 7224 1005

Overseas: +44 (0) 20 7224 1005

www.londonvisionclinic.com

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At London Vision Clinic, we can offer the full range of commercially available IOLs. On top of this, we have the expertise necessary to choose the best lens for you, taking into account optimal safety and comfort, as well as aiming for the best possible refractive outcome.

Our technology - which includes the Centurion and Verion systems - has been chosen to ensure that your cataract surgery is as safe and as precise as possible.

Superior lens choice and state-of-the-art technology

If you’re considering cataract surgery, you might also be looking forward to getting rid of your glasses or contact lenses. Our experience as a centre of excellence in laser refractive surgery means that the London Vision Clinic is uniquely well placed to give you expert advice about the refractive outcome of cataract surgery. With our expertly informed lens choices, we are committed to reducing or eliminating the need for glasses and contact lenses, wherever possible. We can also offer laser refractive surgery as a refining tool. Building on our success with Laser Blended Vision, we even have the skills and technology to have the skills and technology to correct for presbyopia (ageing eyes) in many cataract surgery patients.

Industry leaders in Refractive Surgery

Compared to many other clinics, we have a very high staff to patient ratio. Your pre-operative and post-operative appointments might be longer and more in-depth than you are expecting, but this is because we are committed to spending every minute necessary to ensure that every patient feels safe, comfortable and informed.

We recognise that the vast majority of patients will be nervous about cataract surgery, and we are experienced in managing this anxiety.

A truly personal service

Since London Vision Clinic opened our doors in 2002, we have built up a reputation as a world-class clinic - not only because of our outstanding laser eye surgery results, but also in terms of our patient care. We have been referred to in the media as “the leading safety experts” in laser eye surgery, and we have published a peer-reviewed paper on the importance of standardisation and consistency, demonstrating the many steps we take to ensure that every surgery is performed to the best and safest possible standards.

WWe are completely open and transparent with our patients, and you can rest assured that the exceptional standards we are famous for will be reflected in your cataract surgery experience.

A clinic you can trust