Cataract Eye Surgery Recovery Oakland CA

If your cataracts have reached an advanced stage, your doctor may suggest corrective surgery. If you are considering this procedure, here are some things you should know about the recovery period.

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If you have been diagnosed with a cataract or a clouding of your eye lens, you probably know that this is often a normal part of the aging process. Cataracts can also be caused by certain diseases or medication, or can be hereditary. No matter what the cause, if your cataracts have reached the stage where they are significantly affecting your vision, your doctor may suggest corrective surgery. If you are considering this procedure, here are some things you should know about what is involved and what to expect during the recovery period.

    1. Cataract surgery involves removing the natural eye lens that is affected and replacing it with a permanent lens implant. Expect that the implant will be custom-made to fit your prescription and eye dimensions.

    2. Cataract surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure.

    3. Different clinics perform different methods, so take the time to learn about what your doctor is planning ahead of time. For instance, a common form of surgery today is phacoemulsification, which uses ultrasound technology to break up the cloudy lens so it can be removed. Another new technology used is called AquaLase, which relies on small pulses of water to remove the cataract. Find out what types of procedures are available and appropriate for you.

    4. If you go with more traditional methods of surgery, understand that some surgeons begin the surgery on the white of the eye just beyond the cornea, while others start their incisions about 1 mm forward, which is actually in the cornea. The first approach usually seals on its own, while the latter method often requires sutures. The type of method used to remove the cataract will affect the recovery process, so what to expect can vary.

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