How do you treat cataracts?

Surgery is the only way of treating or ‘fixing’ a cataract.

How long does cataract surgery take?

The actual cataract surgery usually only takes about 10 minutes. The patient is under conscious sedation during the procedure. Following the surgery, an eye pad and shield are placed over the eye. The patient is then released, and they return to the surgery the next day for the removal of the dressing and assessment. 

Is cataract surgery painful?

Cataract surgery is one of the quickest, safest, and most successful surgeries available. It’s also relatively painless. The patient is treated under conscious sedation, and discharged on the day of the surgery. 

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