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With age; the crystalline lens of the eye changes and progressively turns opaque. This is known as a Cataract and slowly causes blindness. It is the most common cause of blindness and is usually very common among the elderly. It is easy to detect and treat. Cataract surgery is the most common way to treat advanced cataracts. It is safe and easy and mostly performed as an outpatient surgery. There are two types of surgeries – Phacoemulsification and Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE). In both procedures, an ophthalmologist removes the opaque lens and replaces it with an artificial plastic lens. Both processes are suture-less although sutures are required for large ECCE incisions. ECCE surgery is also often performed with the help of liquid nitrogen (Cryoextraction). Expand AllCollapse All Benefits Benefits Cataract surgery can successfully restore impaired vision. Who is an ideal candidate Who is an ideal candidate An ideal candidate would have a reduction of vision due to a cataract but not suffer from any other age-related sight-related diseases. The patient would have normal eye pressure and all eye history, and medication taken has been evaluated and cleared prior to surgery by the doctor. Recovery Recovery Following surgery, you may suffer slight itching and mild discomfort, for which you can take a pain reliever. There may be fluid discharge coming from the eye, and the eye may be temporarily sensitive to light. For a couple of weeks you will be instructed to take anti-inflammatory and anti-biotic eye drops. Complete recovery should take no longer than one month during which you should avoid any strenuous sports or activities. Preparing your surgery Preparing your surgery When preparing for cataract surgery, your doctor will perform an evaluation to confirm the presence of a cataract and assess your medical history to determine whether you are a suitable candidate. Anesthasia Anesthasia Local anesthesia Risks / Complications / Side effects Risks / Complications / Side effects Cataract surgery is generally considered a very safe medical procedure where complications are uncommon. However, possible complications to contemplate prior to surgery are the following: • After-cataract (Posterior Capsular Opacification) clouds the posterior of lens capsule, but it can be removed safely using a laser device. • A posterior capsular tear is a rapture of the posterior capsule in 2-5% of cataract surgeries. The rapture though can be safely managed. • Toxic anterior segment syndrome is an inflammatory condition but can be treated quickly. • Endophtalmitis is a serious infection of the intraocular tissues. • Glaucoma is associated with inflammation. • High intraocular pressure can ensue blindness • Swelling of the cornea After your surgery After your surgery Vision usually improves immediately following the surgery, but maximum effects are revealed when you receive your new prescribed eyeglasses approximately a month later. It is possible that a clouding of the lens will occur in months or years after the surgery, but this can be healed easily using a laser. Price Range Price Range BHT 37,000-86,080 Featured Cataract Surgery Providers Abroad Optimax Eye Specialist Hospital Georgetown, Malaysia Select Languages: English OPTIMAX is Malaysia’s recognized pioneer in the eye care industry in laser refractive surgery. We began modestly in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur in 1995, offering refractive surgery helping... Cape Eye Hospital Cape Town, South Africa Select Languages: English, Afrikaans The Cape Eye Hospital was Cape Towns first private eye hospital and takes pride in it's dedicated, specially trained staff, advanced state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified team of experienced... AL GARHOUD Private Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates Select Accreditation: JCI Languages: English, Arabic Al Garhoud Private Hospital, a member of Al Hilal medical solutions commits itself to a courteous, distinctive and world-class service as we raise curtains of this exceptional medical service center. ... The Portland Hospital London, United Kingdom Select Accreditation: ISO 9001 Languages: English The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children and is part of the HCA group of award winning private hospitals in London. ... Ankara Guven Hospital Ankara, Turkey Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI Languages: English, Turkish Ankara Güven Hospital was established in 1974 to provide world-class healthcare services and continue to serve its patients by combining the requirements of modern medicine with many years of exp... View all Cataract Surgery Providers Abroad
Optimax Eye Specialist Hospital Georgetown, Malaysia Select Languages: English OPTIMAX is Malaysia’s recognized pioneer in the eye care industry in laser refractive surgery. We began modestly in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur in 1995, offering refractive surgery helping...
Cape Eye Hospital Cape Town, South Africa Select Languages: English, Afrikaans The Cape Eye Hospital was Cape Towns first private eye hospital and takes pride in it's dedicated, specially trained staff, advanced state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified team of experienced...
AL GARHOUD Private Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates Select Accreditation: JCI Languages: English, Arabic Al Garhoud Private Hospital, a member of Al Hilal medical solutions commits itself to a courteous, distinctive and world-class service as we raise curtains of this exceptional medical service center. ...
The Portland Hospital London, United Kingdom Select Accreditation: ISO 9001 Languages: English The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children and is part of the HCA group of award winning private hospitals in London. ...
Ankara Guven Hospital Ankara, Turkey Select Accreditation: ISO 9001, JCI Languages: English, Turkish Ankara Güven Hospital was established in 1974 to provide world-class healthcare services and continue to serve its patients by combining the requirements of modern medicine with many years of exp...
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