What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve – the nerve that carries messages from the retina to the brain. Over time, this can lead to irreversible vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the UK, behind cataracts. It is estimated that around 2% of people over 40 in the UK are affected by primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type…
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What Pre-Operative Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery?
What Pre-Operative Tests Are Performed Before Cataract Surgery? When undergoing any kind of surgical procedure, you want to feel safe in the knowledge that your surgeon knows as much as possible about your case as possible. Not only does this help to make sure the procedure goes as smoothly as possible, but it also increases the likelihood of achieving the very best outcomes. This is also true for Cataract Surgery. Prior to the day of your surgery, you will be…
What Activities Should be Avoided After Cataract Surgery?
What Activities Should be Avoided After Cataract Surgery? When preparing yourself for Cataract Surgery, it can be easy to focus on the procedure itself and forget about everything else. However, being as informed as possible about the days and weeks to follow is extremely important for a smooth recovery. That’s why we put together this guide to activities you should avoid (at least for a little while!) after Cataract Surgery. But before we get into explaining what you can and…
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes Before or After Cataract Surgery?
Should I Make Any Lifestyle Changes Before or After Cataract Surgery? We know that being diagnosed with cataracts can be scary. Even if the cataract has not yet begun to significantly affect your vision, the prospect of it worsening and what that means for your everyday life can be daunting – as is the thought of undergoing surgery. But there is one thing that can help – being as informed as possible. For example, you may wonder: “Are there any…
Can Cataract Surgery Replace Glasses?
Can Cataract Surgery Replace Glasses? Whether you have been a lifelong glasses wearer or have developed the need for reading glasses due to presbyopia or solely because you have developed cataracts, you may wonder what your need for glasses will be after Cataract Surgery. Will you need to continue wearing your prescription glasses? Or could Cataract Surgery replace your need for glasses altogether? We’re going to walk you through what Cataract Surgery really means for your vision. Cataracts and Glasses…
Is Cataract Surgery More Difficult the Longer You Wait?
Is Cataract Surgery More Difficult the Longer You Wait? Nobody wants to be told they have cataracts; and yet, the chances are most of us will be told exactly that in our lifetime. The fact is, the development of cataracts is a normal part of ageing. While it can take years before they start to significantly affect your vision, being aware of when to take action can be crucial for the effective treatment of cataracts. So, can you wait too…
Does Cataract Surgery Reduce Eye Pressure?
Does Cataract Surgery Reduce Eye Pressure (Intraocular Pressure)? Cataract Surgery is a procedure that was developed with the primary goal of removing cataracts from the eye. This prevents the loss of vision associated with the development of cataracts; however, you may have heard that Cataract Surgery can also be useful for reducing eye pressure (intraocular pressure). Increases in eye pressure – also known as Ocular Hypertension – are caused by a dysfunction in the eye’s drainage system. In normal circumstances, fluids…
Does Cataract Surgery Help Glaucoma?
Does Cataract Surgery Help Glaucoma? Our eyes have a lot to contend with throughout our lives. Being complex and vital organs that are more exposed than their counterparts in the rest of the body, the eyes often do a surprisingly good job at remaining healthy and in good working order. But as we get older, it is increasingly likely that they will become affected by various problems, including presbyopia, cataracts, and glaucoma. Both cataracts and glaucoma are more likely to…
Does Cataract Surgery Get Rid of Floaters?
Does Cataract Surgery Get Rid of Floaters? If you have been told you require Cataract Surgery, it is likely you will have a number of questions relating to the procedure. These questions may concern the procedure itself, the recovery process – or the various other problems that could be fixed during Cataract Surgery. You may have heard that your long-sightedness, short-sightedness, and even astigmatism and presbyopia can be addressed at the same time as your cataracts. But what about floaters?…
Is Cataract Surgery Done Under General or Local Anaesthesia?
Is Cataract Surgery Done Under General or Local Anaesthesic? As with any kind of invasive surgery, the use of anaesthetics is an important factor to consider in Cataract Surgery. However, it can often be overlooked or lost in more immediate concerns that are understandably held by patients anticipating the treatment. That’s why, in this article, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about anaesthesia for Cataract Surgery – including whether you will be under general or local anaesthesia…
