Symptoms of cataract Have you ever wondered what the symptoms of cataracts are or how you could find out whether your vision was affected by cataracts? This infographic represents the five most common symptoms of cataracts that you should know about. Cataracts start small and may have little effect on your vision at first. [...]
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This infographic will give you some interesting facts about cataract surgery
Why the UK needs private cataract surgery We created this audible slideshow to present the content from this post: Why the UK needs private cataract surgery in a different way. We hope you enjoy it, and share it among your friends and family.
What tests do I need before cataract surgery? This is a common question I get asked by many patients who know they have cataracts and want to have cataract surgery. I wanted to provide a comprehensive list of what I think are essential tests before cataract surgery and the reasons why. A test for your existing glasses [...]
What to do after cataract surgery Cataract surgery always comes with a lot of questions. Thinking about what to expect after the cataract operation, you might wonder which activities you are advised to avoid while recovering from your operation. Are you allowed to drive? Can you use make-up? What about common sports activities such as swimming? Your [...]
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Stem cells used to treat children’s cataracts The recent publication of a study from China and the USA, in the journal Nature, is one of the most exciting new stories in the world of cataract medicine. The study contains the use of stem cell regeneration of lenses in children who had congenital cataract. (1) I [...]
This infographic will help dispel common cataract myths. Share it with your friends.
Why do I use iris stretching in cataract surgery? This is my second blog on my series – ‘difficult cataracts’ and I wanted to discuss the issue of the small pupil in cataract surgery. Just before cataract surgery, all my patients receive four sets of dilating eye drops to temporarily enlarge the pupil of the [...]
