The lens of your eye bends (refracts) light rays that come into the eye to help you see
Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract, it becomes cloudy. Having a cataract can be like looking through a foggy or dusty windshield. Things may look blurry, hazy, or less colorful. The surgery removes this barrier to restore normal vision.
How It Works
- Preparation: The eye is numbed with eye drops or an injection around the eye so you do not feel pain. You are usually awake during the procedure.
- Removal: The eye surgeon makes a tiny incision in the front of the eye (cornea). They use a small tool to break up the clouded lens and suction it out.
- Replacement: Once the natural lens is removed, an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL), is implanted in its place. This new lens is clear and is shaped to fit your eye perfectly.
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure, meaning you go home the same day. It is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed worldwide. Most people notice a significant improvement in their vision within a few days, experiencing sharper focus and brighter colors.
