The removed cloudy lens does not return. Months or years later, the fine membrane that holds the implant can become cloudy, which is easily treated with a quick outpatient laser procedure. For the technically minded: Posterior capsule opacification results from residual lens epithelial cell proliferation and migration onto the posterior capsule. Neodymium‑doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser […]

Most people are back to everyday activities such as reading and gentle exercise within one to two days. Corneal remodelling takes approximately three months, and outcomes in the literature are commonly cited at three, six and twelve months after surgery as the vision continues to refine. For the technically minded: Capsular fibrosis and in‑the‑bag intraocular lens […]

Light sensitivity, watering and a scratchy feeling are common for a short time and usually settle quickly. You will go home with simple eye drops and clear instructions, and I am available if you need reassurance. For the technically minded: Typical regimen includes a topical fluoroquinolone and a steroid with or without a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory agent, […]

Many people notice clearer, brighter vision within twenty‑four hours, with steady sharpening over the first few days. It is normal for vision to fluctuate a little as the eye settles. For the technically minded: Speed of visual recovery correlates with minimal corneal oedema and low effective phacoemulsification energy. Neural adaptation to new optics, particularly with multifocal […]

Cataract surgery is one of the safest operations, and most people heal quickly with clearer vision. The risk of infection (endophthalmitis) is about one in one thousand, and the risk of a complication that requires a second procedure is about one in one hundred; I work carefully to minimise and manage these risks. For the […]