Choosing a Surgeon for Your Laser Eye Surgery When heading into the hospital for any type of surgery, you generally don’t have to give a second thought to who your surgeon will be. You can be sure that whoever carries out your procedure will be qualified and experienced enough for the job. That’s because when it comes to standard medical practice, there are strict rules and regulations in place to ensure that not just any regular Joe can decide to…
How Long After Cataract Surgery Can You Bend Down? If you’re preparing for Cataract Surgery, it is likely you will have a lot of questions about the procedure and your recovery. For example, you may wonder when you can get back to exercising after your treatment. Or maybe you’d like to compare private Cataract Surgery with NHS treatment. But, it’s unlikely that you have given a second thought to when you will be able to bend down again. This…
Can You Exercise After Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK. As such, it makes sense that so many people have questions about what to expect from the surgery and recovery period. And that’s why we’re on a mission to provide all the answers and tell you everything you need to know about Cataract Surgery, including: Can you exercise after Cataract Surgery? For many people, exercise and sports is an important part of their…
Can Cataract Surgery Damage Tear Ducts? Cataract Surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the UK and many other Western countries. For this reason, it is associated with an extremely high success rate and a low risk of complications. However, we understand that undergoing any kind of surgical procedure – particularly when it comes to something as important as our eyes – can be scary, to say the least. That’s why we have put together a series of articles…
Can Cataract Surgery Correct a “Lazy Eye”? The primary aim of Cataract Surgery is to remove cataracts from the eye and address cataract-related vision loss. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that the procedure can’t help with other problems. For example, private Cataract Surgery can address refractive errors in addition to vision impairment caused by the cataract itself. So, what about other types of eye-related issues? In this article, we’re taking a look at “lazy eye” (also known as amblyopia) and…
Can Cataract Surgery Cause Strabismus in Adults? It doesn’t matter how old you are, discovering you have cataracts can be scary and nerve-racking, – especially if you are already noticing problems with your vision. Furthermore, despite its routine nature, the prospect of undergoing Cataract Surgery can be a daunting one, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the procedure. It is recommended to learn as much as possible before heading into surgery because, as we all know, knowledge dispels fear. Aside…
Can Cataract Surgery Be Done On Both Eyes at the Same Time? It is estimated that around 400,000 people have Cataract Surgery in the UK every year – on the NHS alone. That’s a lot of people who will, no doubt, have a lot of questions about the procedure as well as cataracts themselves. We’re on a mission to answer all of the common questions about Cataract Surgery, in order to educate and remove the fear and anxiety that is…
Is Private Cataract Surgery Better Than NHS Cataract Surgery? Cataract Surgery is the most common elective procedure in the UK with almost half a million procedures carried out by the NHS every year (pre-pandemic). But when faced with the need for Cataract Surgery yourself, you may wonder: Is private treatment better than treatment on the NHS? When deciding whether to opt for private treatment, it’s important to be aware of all of the facts. There are several differences between private…
Factors That Could Affect the Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Cataract Surgery is an essential procedure for the effective treatment of cataracts. In recent decades, it has become the most common surgical procedure performed in the UK and many other countries around the world. This prominence has helped to establish extremely high success rates; however, there are some factors that could affect the outcomes of Cataract Surgery. If you have been told you need surgery to remove cataracts in one or…
How Much Does Cataract Surgery Improve Vision? While the development of cataracts is a completely normal part of the eye’s ageing process, it can have a detrimental effect on our vision. As such, Cataract Surgery is often necessary to prevent substantial vision loss and even blindness. But how much does Cataract Surgery really improve vision? What are Cataracts? Cataracts are blurry obstructions that form in the lens of the eye as we get older. They form when the proteins in…
