The way to surgically treat a cataract is to remove all or part of the lens and replace it with an artificial lens. These artificial lenses are called IOLs or Intra-Ocular Lenses (ocular means ‘eye’).

What Should I Know About Surgery?

Your doctor will discuss the best kind of cataract removal and lens replacement for you. He or she will also explain how to prepare for surgery and how to take care of yourself after it is over.

At Wright Vision Center, Dr. Wright performs small-incision, no-stitch, refractive cataract surgery to remove the affected part of the lens. The lens is then usually replaced with an artificial lens called an IOL or Intra-Ocular Lens.

Can a Cataract Return?

No. A cataract cannot return because all or part of the lens has been removed. However, in some instances the capsule holding the lens may eventually become cloudy a year or more after surgery, causing the same vision problems as a cataract. There is a simple, quick and painless treatment called YAG Capsulotomy if this occurs, which normally results in a return of good vision.

Is Cataract Surgery Right for Me?

More than 98% of patients with otherwise healthy eyes see better after cataract surgery. But no surgery is completely risk free. Ask your doctor to explain anything you do not understand. There is no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to your health.