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Cataract Surgery

Clear the cloud, bring the world back into focus.

For blurred vision, poor night vision, double vision or dimmed colours, we treat cataracts with monovision implants or multifocal lenses to restore clear sight. A cataract clouds the eye's natural lens. A quick outpatient procedure removes it and replaces it with a clear intraocular lens — restoring sharp, bright vision.

What it is?

A clouding of the eye's natural lens

The lens works like a camera's — and a cataract is what happens when it clouds over. Removing it restores the clear path light needs.

The crystalline lens sits just behind the iris and works like a camera lens, focusing images onto the retina to send on to the brain.

The lens is made mostly of protein and water. The protein keeps it transparent and lets light pass through. With age, that protein can clump together and cloud a small part of the lens, blurring vision.

Over time the clouding grows denser, making it harder and harder for images to focus sharply on the retina. Most cataracts are age-related — but not all, and they respond very well to treatment.

Types of cataract

Not only a matter of age

Ageing is the most common cause, but cataracts can form in several other ways too.

Most common

Age-related

Over the years, proteins in the lens clump together and cloud it, gradually blurring vision.

Secondary

After other conditions

Can follow surgery for conditions like glaucoma, or develop with diabetes or long-term steroid use.

Traumatic

After an eye injury

Sometimes a cataract appears years after the eye has been injured.

Congenital

Present from childhood

Some infants are born with cataracts or develop them young, often in both eyes; lenses are removed only if vision is affected.

Radiation

Radiation-induced

Certain forms of radiation can trigger a cataract to form.

Signs & symptoms

When it may be time to get checked

How much the cataract affects daily life usually guides the decision. These are the complaints patients report most often.

Blurred vision

Sight that looks blurred or unclear.

Faded colours

Colours appear washed out or dull.

Glare & halos

Lights or sun seem too bright, sometimes with a halo.

Poor night vision

Trouble seeing — and travelling — after dark.

Hard to read for long

Difficulty reading for extended periods.

Double images

Multiple or double vision in one eye (may fade as it grows).

Changing prescriptions

Frequent changes to your glasses or contact lenses.

Other eye issues

Symptoms can also point to other conditions worth checking.

If you notice any of these, it's worth being examined by an eye care professional — they may indicate a cataract or another eye problem.

The procedure · step by step

Outpatient, and over in minutes

Cataracts are removed as a day procedure. You stay awake with a mild sedative to keep you relaxed and comfortable.

01 / NUMB

Numb the eye

Eye medication numbs the eye, and a mild sedative helps you relax while staying conscious.

02 / OPEN

A small incision

A tiny incision is made to reach the clouded lens.

03 / REMOVE

Ultrasound removal

Ultrasound gently breaks up the cataract so it can be removed.

04 / IMPLANT

Insert a clear lens

An intraocular lens (IOL) is placed where the natural lens was. Vision is briefly blurred, then recovers quickly.

When is the right time?

The decision is yours to make together

Cataract surgery is elective — you and your eye doctor decide on it together. In most cases, waiting won't harm the eye, but given the benefits, many patients choose to go ahead soon after diagnosis. It ultimately comes down to how much the cataract is affecting your daily life.

Your options

Choosing your intraocular lens

Different IOLs suit different needs — from clear vision at every distance to correcting astigmatism at the same time.

Trifocal IOL

Clear vision at every distance

Multifocal zones give sharp vision near, intermediate and far — often reducing the need for glasses entirely.

Monofocal / Toric

Sharp distance vision

Single-vision implants that correct distance vision; reading glasses are still needed. The Toric version also corrects astigmatism — an irregularity of the corneal surface.

Monovision

One eye near, one eye far

One eye's optics are set for distance and the other for near, so the pair works together across the range.

Frequently asked

Good to know before you book

Considering a treatment far from home comes with plenty to think through. Here are the questions we hear most often — and if yours isn't among them, reach out any time and we'll answer it personally.

You will notice an immediate improvement in your vision as soon as the occluded lens is removed from your eye. However, full recovery may take several days or even weeks. You may take prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication to alleviate any discomfort; the pain associated with this procedure is typically minimal.

Cataracts can occur in patients of any age (some infants are even born with cataracts), but they do not become significant until after age 60. Due to the difficulty in detecting early-stage cataract symptoms, routine eye examinations are an essential component of maintaining healthy eyes.

Cataracts deteriorate with time. They will impair your ability to drive, read, and see at night over time. Cataract surgery is an elective, so the timing of your procedure is entirely up to you.

Cataract Procedure Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The procedure typically takes 10 minutes or less to complete. You must appear early to the surgery center in order to have your eyes dilated. In addition, you will need to remain in the hospital for some time after surgery so that your doctor can confirm that the procedure was successful.

Can I develop cataracts again following cataract surgery?
Cataracts cannot reemerge after surgery has been performed. Another advantage is that IOLs are designed to last a lifetime and are durable.

Can I drive myself home following cataract surgery?
Because sedatives are administered to ensure your comfort during cataract surgery, you will be unable to drive home afterwards. Plan for someone to transport you home from the surgical centre. The positive news is that the majority of patients feel and see well enough to resume driving the following day.

Your need for corrective lenses will depend on the type of IOLs you choose. The Laser Eye Centre of Miami offers a variety of IOLs, some of which can correct refractive errors and allow you to see without the need for glasses or contacts. Discuss IOL options during your consultation with your surgeon.

See clearly again

Book your cataract evaluation

An examination confirms the diagnosis and the best lens for your eyes and lifestyle. Let's plan your path back to clear vision.

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