Why do I use Trypan Blue in cataract surgery? Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside the eye, which are most commonly seen as we get older. This phenomenon can cause blurred vision. It is often noticed by patients who may find it difficult to read or suffer from glare from lights. Yet, there [...]
Does cataract surgery make macular degeneration worse? Many of my patients who undergo cataract surgery also have macular degeneration. This is not surprising given that both conditions are more likely to develop as we get older. There is one common question for patients and a concern for eye surgeons. This question concerns whether undergoing cataract surgery [...]
The year is 2040 and cataract surgery has become highly advanced I have 30 cataract patients on my morning list today. Worldwide the ageing population has increased a lot. That is the reason why the need to do cataract surgery in huge volumes has exploded. I have a team of technicians who set up my [...]
What does cataract surgery cost in the UK? Private cataract surgery cost varies extremely within the UK. We compared the prices of 156 clinics in the UK. All prices are per eye. We found the lowest price (£1,200) at the King Edward VII`s Hospital Sister Agnes in London. We found the highest price (£3,537) at Spire Thames Valley Hospital in [...]
Should I have a multifocal intraocular lens implant for my cataract surgery? This is a common question I get asked by many patients who come to see me privately for cataract surgery. The option of multifocal intraocular lens implantation for cataract surgery is not yet available on the NHS. And sometimes patients come to see [...]
What can I see during my cataract operation? Having cataract surgery is a quick and painless procedure. It has excellent results with little risk of complications. The vast majority of my patients undergo cataract surgery using local anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia can either involve an infusion of local anaesthetic around the eyeball. We call this a subtenon’s anaesthetic. Or, we can make [...]
Are there benefits to second eye cataract surgery? A recent new story has just emerged that a clinical commissioning group (CCG) has decided to limit cataract surgery to just one eye. I thought I would explain why this measure might not be in the best interest of the patient. Why have they done this? And are there [...]
Did you know that dizziness improves after cataract surgery? The obvious primary benefit for cataract surgery is an improvement in vision. There are also secondary benefits such as 1) Improving sleep 2) Improving mental functioning 3) Reducing the chance of falls 4) Reducing the likelihood of hip fractures 5) Helping patients with dementia A recent study from the Bradford School of [...]
How can you choose the best private cataract surgeon? Your optometrist tells you that you have cataracts and that you should consider private cataract surgery. So what now? Where do you start looking for a private cataract surgeon who can perform your operation safely and successfully? Some patients rely on their optometrists or general practitioners to recommend a surgeon. Many patients follow their advice. [...]
How long does cataract surgery take? Private cataract surgery in London is not a simple operation. However, since many ophthalmologists (eye surgeons) carry out cataract surgery routinely, their results are both reliable and very satisfactory. Usually, a surgeon will spend 10 to 25 minutes doing a cataract surgery, in which the surgeon removes the opaque [...]
