Eye cataracts occur when the lens of the eye gets clouded. The lens is what allows us to focus our sight on objects at different distances.<\/p>\n
Depending on the severity of the cataract, its symptoms can be aleviated with prescription glasses, polarized sunglasses and adapting the lighting in your house. When even after taking these measures the cataract doesn’t allow you to go about your daily activities, like driving or reading, the solution is having eye cataract surgery.<\/p>\n
Eye Cataract Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n During an eye cataract surgery, the eye’s internal lens is replaced with an artificial lens. There is no hurry to have it done, there aren’t any additional complications associated to waiting. It’s most ideal to find a surgeon that you are comfortable with, as well as being well informed about the available possibilities, risks and benefits.<\/p>\n If you suffer from other eye conditions, such as galucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, there might be additional risks that you need to discuss with your ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n Types of Cataract Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n There are two types of cataract surgrery, phacoemulsification and extracapsular extraction.<\/p>\n