Customised Cataract Surgery

Cataract occurs when the eye lens are clouded, restricting your ability to see clearly. Cataracts typically progress to vision loss. Serious conditions may even lead to permanent blindness if left untreated.

Based on your visual needs and conditions, we offer customised procedures. You may seek additional treatment for presbyopia, astigmatism or to improve your night vision. 

Frequently-Asked-Questions

Q: Who gets cataract?

A: Cataract is an age related condition that typically affects people over the age of 60. However, it can also be present in people with short-sightedness or other diseases.

Close up view of a cataract. Note the brownish-cloudy discolouration as well as the whitish opacity further back.

This patient has cataracts in both eyes indicated by the red arrows. 

Q: How will I know if I have cataract?

A: Some people may not be aware that they’re dealing with cataract. Symptoms include “cloudy” vision not correctable with glasses, changing spectacle power, glare, double vision, reduced night vision and subtle changes in colour perception. If you’re experiencing these problems, you should seek medical opinion as soon as possible.   

Q: What goes on during a cataract surgery?

A: The treatment is a day surgical procedure which involves the removal of cataract and is followed by implantation of a replacement lens. It is painless and there is normally no need for hospitalisation. We recommend that you bring a companion along to accompany you home after the surgery.

Q: Are cataract surgeries compulsory?

A: Not all the time. Decision to operate is based on a thorough objective assessment by the specialist. No unnecessary procedure will be carried out.

Normal Vision

Cataractous vision

Q: What is involved during surgery?

A: After your cataract surgery, your natural eye lenses are replaced by either monofocal or multifocal IOL (intraocular lens implant). If you need cataract surgery, you may have the option of new presbyopia-correcting multifocal IOLs that can potentially restore a full range of vision without reading glasses.

Q: What are the differences between monofocal and multifocal IOL? How do I determine which is more suitable for me?

A:  Presently, Monofocal IOL is most commonly used. As the name suggests, this pair of artificial lenses will only provide one point of focus, i.e. you will still need reading glasses for either long or short distance vision. For multifocal IOL, you completely eliminate the need for reading glasses. The selection of monofocal and multifocal IOL is subjected to the evaluation of our doctors. 

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