Why would someone need a cataract extraction?

Why is cataract surgery performed? Cataracts can make your vision become blurry or hazy. They can also make you sensitive to bright lights, see starbursts around lights, or see everything as slightly faded or yellow.

What are the two types of cataract extraction?

According to the American Optometric Association, there are two types of cataract surgery: small incision cataract surgery and extracapsular surgery.

How long does it take to recover from cataract surgery?

These side effects usually improve within a few days, but it can take 4 to 6 weeks to recover fully. If you need new glasses, you will not be able to order them until your eye has completely healed, usually after 6 weeks.

What type of cataract surgery is best?

Laser-assisted cataract surgery is the latest and most advanced method of performing cataract surgery. And many ophthalmologists prefer laser cataract surgery over traditional cataract surgery as a pre-treatment to “soften” cataracts.

Can you really reverse a cataract?

The only option to reverse cataracts is laser cataract surgery. Laser cataract surgery is intimidating to many, but it’s a relatively painless, quick 15-minute procedure. An ophthalmologist will remove the clouded lens and will replace it with an intraocular lens implant.

What is the recovery time after cataract surgery?

Recovery Post Cataract Surgery. Cataract surgery recovery time is considered to be approximately six weeks. However, most patients should find that any pain or discomfort will subside within a day or two of their surgery.

Is it possible to remove a cataract without surgery?

Cataract Removal without Surgery. An innovative new method now exists to get rid of cataracts by simply applying a special type of eye drops containing N-Acetyl-L- Carnosine , which Out of the Box Remedies calls Cataract Terminator drops, enabling cataract removal without surgery.

What is it like to recover from cataract surgery?

Your cataract surgery recovery should be short and uneventful , as long as you follow the post-op instructions you receive from your surgeon and attend all recommended follow-up visits with your eye doctor. Uncomplicated cataract surgery usually takes no longer than about 10 minutes to perform. Immediately after the surgery, you will rest in a recovery area until you are less groggy from sedation or anesthesia.