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Cataract surgery in London, UK
Cataracts occur when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy due to a denaturation of protein, and this is often a side-effect of ageing. Sufferers experience blurred vision, loss of colour intensity and the need for frequent eye glass prescription changes. In a 'normal' eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina and then changes into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. This is where cataracts pose a real problem, because the lens of the eye needs to be clear in order for the retina to receive a sharp image.
Treatment of cataracts in the early stages commonly involves corrective glasses and / or contact lenses. However, there are no surgical alternatives, and if left untreated the lens becomes so cloudy it becomes impossible to see any detail and only some light. The most effective treatment is to surgically remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear and artificial lens. Cataract eye surgery is safe and painless.
Cataract Surgery Procedure
At AVC, Cataract Eye Surgery is a micro-incision procedure that uses foldable lens technology and takes just fifteen minutes. It's pain-free, stitch-free and injection-free. If you think that Cataract Eye Surgery might be a real option for you, you can get an idea of what to expect by viewing the steps the procedure takes:
- A Cataract is removed by 'small-incision' surgery under topical anaesthesia (eye drops only)
- The Cataract is broken into microscopic particles using ultrasound waves (a technique called Phacoemulsification) and gently removed from the eye
- Following the removal of the natural lens, a specialist permanent artificial intraocular lens implant is inserted
Lens implant options for patients include: monofocal implants that eliminate distance glasses, toric implants for patients with astigmatism and multifocal implants that eradicate the need for distance and reading glasses.
If you are treated for Catracts at AVC, you can be rest assured that you'll be able to return to the comfort of your own home the very same day - with just an hour of recovery time required following the cataract eye surgery.
Cataract Surgery Testimonial
Barbara Sago
Treatment: Lasek Wavefront & Cataract
Date: 29/07/2008
Right Eye: +1.75/0/0
Advance Visioncare Saved My Sight!
Having always been very short-sighted (-9.00DS both eyes), I decided to have Laser eye correction at Advance Visioncare (AVC). My surgery went very well and although I did require some fine tuning afterwards to achieve my maximum correction, I was very happy with the final result.
However, a few months later I found that my vision in the right eye was distorted and not sharp as it had been. I immediately contacted AVC, who advised that I attend my local hospital straight away. At my hospital visit, nothing was found and no diagnosis for my symptoms was given.
Following this, I again contacted AVC who requested that I come back to see the surgeon Mr Pillai immediately. On examination, Mr Pillai discovered a hole in my macula, which could lead to instant blindness.
He referred me to a retinal specialist as an emergency case, where I was treated with immediate effect.
About 2 months later, I developed a cataract for which I once again approached AVC and Mr Pillai. My cataract treatment was carried out by AVC and in order to regain my original corrective sight, I was also given are treatment of Laser.
Overall, I am very grateful and happy with the continued after-care and service that has been provided by Mr Pillai and AVC. Thanks to them, my sight was saved and I am now leading a totally normal life. My decision to attend AVC initially was the best ever, as being a specialist eye clinic they have helped me with a lot more than just Laser eye surgery.
Thanks Mr Pillai and the team at AVC
Tony HowardTreatment: Cataract
Date: 07/03/2008
Many thanks to Mr Pillai and your excellent team for the outstanding way you handled my recent Cataract Surgery.
Many thanks also to your outstanding surgeon Prof. Filpec on the very professional way he carried out my surgery. I would have no hesitation on highly recommending everyone on your team.
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