Cataract surgery Belgrade

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery - when the view of the world becomes clear again

Many people do not immediately notice that their sight is changing. Letters become blurry, light blinds, and night driving becomes tiring. All of these are common signs of cataracts or grey cataracts. The good news is that cataract surgery today is a simple, safe and permanent solution to this problem. Unlike the former practice, today cataract can be operated on as soon as impaired sight begins to affect daily activities. Many people imagine that cataract surgery is complicated and painful, but in reality it is a simple and painless procedure. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia using eye drops. The surgeon makes a small incision, uses ultrasound to remove the clouded lens and implants an artificial lens that remains permanently. The procedure lasts 10–20 minutes. With modern methods, there is also laser cataract surgery, but the basic principle remains the same.

When is the right time for cataract surgery?

Operation is recommended when:

• reading difficulties
• problems with driving, especially at night
• glare and halos around lights
• the colors seem pale and washed out

At first, glasses can help somewhat, but when the lens becomes cloudy, cataract surgery is the only permanent solution.

Recovery after cataract surgery

One of the things that worries patients the most is recovery. It is true that most people return to normal activities very quickly.
After surgery, vision may be slightly blurred for the first few days, but gradually clears up. Already the next day, many patients notice a significant improvement.

Is cataract surgery safe?

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world and has a very high success rate. The risk of complications is minimal, especially if the patient follows the instructions during recovery.

Frequently asked questions about cataract surgery

• Does the operation hurt?

• How long does the procedure take?

• What does recovery look like?

• How much does the operation cost?

• What are the patients' experiences?

Life after cataract surgery

After cataract removal, the world becomes clear and sharp again. Colors are more intense, and everyday activities are much easier and safer. Many say they feel as if someone has removed the "fog from their eyes", which best describes the effect of cataract surgery.