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Imagine the joy of being able to see your loved ones faces clearly again
Were you diagnosed with cataract? It can be treated!
Test yourself to find which IOL lens is best for you
what is cataract?
A cataract often develops slowly, affecting one or both eyes. Aging, eye injuries or diseases such as diabetes are just some of the causes of a cataract.
With healthy eyes, the lens focuses the light on the retina – creating a clear image. Yet a cataract leads to the clouding of the eye’s lens and to reduced light passing through it. As a result, people with a cataract experience unclear vision and decreased quality of life.
of global population diagnosed with cataract are over 60 years old
people worldwide are diagnosed with cataract
1-2 recovery
days
from cataract surgery
cataract surgeries are performed every year worldwide
approximately will take to finalize your surgery
only internal micro incision
Common symptoms
Patient journey - Intensity IOL
Patient lifestyle is most important when it comes to surgeon’s decision of which IOL to implant.
Meet Hilton Nathan – Cataract patient and our colleague
Alongside with his surgeon Dr. Modi Naftali they chose the most suitable lens for Hilton’s dynamic lifestyle.
Patients say
Dr. Alberto Luis Martorell shares his personal experience with the implantation of the multifocal intraocular IOL – the Fullrange lens.
With Intensity IOL you will experience
Far, intermediate and near visual acuity
Intensified vision
Ability to perform a full range of daily activities
The treatment
Today, surgery for cataract is fast, simple and effective and can even be carried out as an outpatient.
The surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens (IOL). IOLs are cutting-edge artificial lenses made from soft acrylic material implanted in the eye through a tiny microincision by your surgeon. Once inserted in the eye, the IOL lens replaces the focusing power lost due to cataract, restoring your vision to what it was, years before.
The Recovery
You should be able to go home on the same day as your cataract surgery. You may have a pad and plastic shield over your eye when you leave hospital, which can usually be removed the day after surgery.
Feeling should start to return to your eye within a few hours of surgery, but it may take a few days for your vision to fully return.
It’s normal to have: grittiness, watering, blurred vision, double vision, red or bloodshot eye. These side effects usually improve within a few days but it can take 4 to 6 weeks to recover fully. If you need new glasses, you won’t be able to order them until your eye has completely healed – usually after 6 weeks.
Cataract surgery has a high success rate in improving your eyesight and should allow you to return to your normal activities, like driving.”
Common questions
What factors put me at risk for eye disease?
Cataracts is commonly found in older adults. However, they may be seen in young children or babies. Other risk factors include parents or siblings being...
Are there any lifestyle changes that can prevent or reduce my risk of eye disease?
The following suggestions may help protect vision and improve your overall health Follow these healthy habits: Maintain a healthy weight. Eat a nutritious diet that...
What tests will we be doing today? Could you describe what will happen during the test?
Before your surgery, your doctor performs a painless ultrasound test to measure the size and shape of your eye. This helps determine the right type...
What should I expect right after the surgery?
After cataract surgery, expect your vision to begin improving within a few days. Your vision may be blurry at first as your eye heals and...
How often should I return for an eye exam?
You will usually see your eye doctor a day or two after your surgery, the following week, and then again after about a month to...
What is PCO? Secondary Cataract?
People who’ve had cataract surgery may develop a secondary cataract. The medical term for this common complication is known as posterior capsule opacification (PCO). This...
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