Five Facts about Toric Intra-ocular Lenses [Infographic]
Not a lot of people know about Toric intra-ocular lenses. To help explain the benefits of this treatment, I have created an infographic to help.
Five Most Common Cataract Surgery Questions [Infographic]
Five Most Common Cataract Surgery Questions Cataract surgery comes with a lot of questions. In my infographic below I answer the five most commonly asked questions about cataract surgery questions. If your question isn't featured, you are more than welcome to contact me. Feel free to share with your friends and family. [...]
Spotlight on Charles Kelman – a pioneer of modern cataract surgery
Spotlight on Charles Kelman – a pioneer of modern cataract surgery Modern cataract surgery is a modern miracle. A few key surgeons in the ophthalmology world made the amazing techniques we use today possible. Source: nature.com One of those innovators was Dr Charles D Kelman MD. His most significant contribution to the [...]
Cataract surgery patients who will probably not benefit from multifocal intraocular lenses
Cataract surgery patients who will probably not benefit from multifocal intraocular lenses 1. Patients who drive a lot at night or who rely on night driving for work This is because there is a higher incidence of halo side effects with multifocal lenses. Night time lighting conditions such as night time driving are worsening [...]
How long does it take to recover from cataract surgery?
How long does it take to recover from cataract surgery? After private cataract surgery in London, the patient needs a couple of weeks to get back to all the normal things they do on a day to day basis. After the cataract surgery, the patient needs to wear eye protection, which is an eye shield [...]
Who can perform cataract surgery?
Who can perform cataract surgery? Since the number of cataract surgeries increases every year, there are more doctors performing cataract surgery. With increasing demand, the number of eye surgeons is increasing as well. But who is really qualified to perform this operation? Doctors who are specialised in eye surgery are able to perform cataract surgery [...]
Why does cataract surgery cost what it does?
Why does cataract surgery cost what it does? Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure in the world. As ageing typically causes cataracts, they are very common. The costs of cataract surgery varies between £1,200 and £3,450 per eye in UK, and will often be more expensive in London than in other areas. The [...]
Top ten cataract surgery myths
I often get asked a multitude of questions about cataracts, how they develop, the surgical steps for removing them and the recovery required after surgery but here are my top ten common myths surrounding cataracts that people often ask me in clinic.
Cataract surgery patients live 40% longer
The obvious benefits of cataract surgery are that it restores clear vision. There are however other benefits that you may not have known about.