Cataracts
Cataract is a term used to describe the gradual ageing of the lens in the eye. When we are born the lens is perfectly clear and supple. As we age, the lens becomes more opaque and less supple. This has the effect of us needing more light in order to see as we get older, and objects generally appearing a little hazier.
Sometimes the lens can become so opaque that it affects the vision, and causes problems such as glare (especially at night). If this occurs, a short surgical procedure to replace the opaque natural lens with a clear artificial lens can be performed and your vision usually improves immediately.
At Hatch End Eyecare our optometrists are accredited by SpaMedica for post operative after-care appointments. This means that following your NHS cataract operation you are able to have the follow-up and discharge appointment here with us rather than visiting the eye hospital.
