Videos of Mr Abdallah Ellabban

Modern Cataract Surgery under Topical Anaesthesia - Patient Education

Description:

A "cataract" is a clouding of the lens inside the eye. With cataracts, the vision gradually becomes misty or foggy making it difficult to read or drive (especially at night). For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Surgery is the only way to treat cataracts by replacing the cloudy lens with a clear plastic lens. Modern cataract surgery is often performed under topical anaesthesia (numbing drops) for optimal patient discomfort. The surgery often takes between 6-10 minutes while lying flat and then you can go home after the surgery. You will be advised to put some drops after the surgery to help the eye to heal quickly.