Cataract surgery has an excellent success rate due to such advances in this particular procedure. Of course, it all depends on the condition of the general eye or eyes, as well as the severity of the cataract. Most patients gain substantial improvements in their vision.

If you notice a cloudy vision or a blurred type of vision, a cataract may have formed on the lens of your eye. This means light rays can not pass through causing your vision to be impaired. Even looking at your eye, you could see some cloudy, almost whitish gray discoloration on the lens of your eye.

The first thing you should do is go see your primary care physician. They will do an examination, then will refer you to a qualified ophthalmologist. Your eye will be measured and the complete surgical procedure will be discussed.Cataract surgery will be discussed and determined if you are a prime candidate.

Cataract surgery becomes necessary when your vision is so bad that nothing helps. There are no medications, glasses, or exercises that will improve or get rid of cataracts. No one knows for sure why cataracts from, but age, injuries, or even your genes may play a part in the formation of cataracts.

Cataract surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis either at a hospital or a eye center. You may have to skip breakfast, depending on the anesthetic. Make sure you have a member of your family, or someone that can take you home after the surgery.

They will place eye drops and a mild sedative before the cataract surgery. You will be given a local anesthetic to numb your eye. In most cataract surgeries, tiny surgical instruments are used to break apart and remove the cloudy lens from the eye. The back membrane of the lens is left in place. Then the natural lens is replaced with a permanent lens implant.

After the surgery, a shield will be placed over your eye for protection. Then you are ready to make the trip home. You will be given instructions for what you can and cannot do as well as any meds you may need to take.
Most importantly, you will be told that you can not bend over for at least four weeks, as the forward leaning motion puts undue pressure on your eyes. The good news about cataract surgery is that the success rate is so high and that your vision is improved ten fold.

If you suspect you have cataracts or you know you already do, make an appointment to see your primary care physician and get the process started to get your vision back and live cataract free.