Cataract Treatment Middlesbrough
Yun Wong Eye Surgeon provides effective treatment for cataracts in Middlesbrough. Mr Wong providers a full diagnosis and treatment service and will advise on the best course of action based on how the cataracts are affecting one or both eyes. It's important to remember cataracts affect everyone differently and the treatment options offered will vary from patient to patient.
One of the most important things to remember is the sooner cataracts are caught, the quicker they can be treated. If you're suffering from cataracts in Middlesbrough or any of the nearby areas, then be sure to book an appointment.
What are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding and discolouring of the eyes natural lens which occurs in most patients as we grow older. The role of the lens is to focus light on to the back of our eye called the retina. As cataracts form this becomes more challenging and a patient typically describes reduced vision.
When young our lenses are like clear glass, however as we get older these can become more like frosted glass, which ultimately causes issues with a persons vision. Cataracts will typically appear in both eyes, however they don't always develop at the same time and each cataract can cause different visual impacts as well.
Cataract Surgery in Middlesbrough
Yun Wong Eye Surgeon providers professional and state of the art cataract surgery in Middlesbrough and across the surrounding towns and counties. Cataract surgery is typically requires if your vision is affecting your daily life to a point where you are unable to work or carry out every day activities. Most cataract surgeries take around 30-45 minutes on average and it involves taking away the old cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear plastic one.The lens options are typically either monofocal lenses, multifocal lenses or accommodating lenses.
Mr Wong will provide advice and guidance on the best type to choose based on your specific vision requirements. All cataract surgery in and around Middlesbrough is carried out at a time that is convenient for them and most people are home the same day. If you'd like to discuss having cataract eye surgery carried out at Yun Wong Eye Surgeon, then please don't hesitate to book an appointment.
Signs & Symptoms of Cataracts
When it comes to cataracts, it's important to understand the signs and symptoms of them, so you can catch them early. Most cataracts only start in a small part of the lens, so you might not realise you have one at first, but the larger this grows the larger the impact will be on your eyesight. Some of the main signs and symptoms of eye cataracts are:
- Dim, blurred or clouded vision
- Difficulty with your vision at night time
- High sensitivity to both light and glare
- The need for additional support or light when carrying out activities
- Frequent strength increases in glasses or contact lens prescriptions
- Seeing colours in a faded or yellowing hue
- Double vision in just one eye
- Viewing lights with a halo effect around them
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Over the years Mr Wong has worked with many patients from across Teesside, the North East and North Yorkshire.
Cataracts Middlesbrough - Frequently Asked Questions
Cataracts are when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy or develops cloudy patches. The lens is a small transparent disc that is inside the eye. As time goes on cataracts become worse when they aren't treated, meaning your vision will become impaired usually with blurry or mistiness and eventually they can lead to blindness.
Although it might seem like an unusual question, it is one many people ask. It is advisable to not bend down for extended periods of time for at least one week after your surgery. You should avoid tasks such as cleaning and gardening to prevent you bending down. In addition to this, you should also avoid wearing any type of eye makeup for the first week.
Cataracts are typically caused by age and it's something many people suffer from as they get older. However, they can also be caused by injuries to the eye and even surgeries to treat other eye-related conditions.
In reality you can get back behind the wheel after just 24 hours. However, it is advised you take it easy for the first few days after driving and most people avoid driving for around 2-3 days after their surgery. It's important to remember every patient is different and some people require additional healing time to recover from cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery is a non complex procedure and most surgeries take anywhere between 15 and 45 minutes. Cataract surgery is classed as a day surgery and patients will typically be allowed home the same day.
The cost of cataract eye surgery will depend on your specific circumstances and whether it's one eye or both eyes that need treating. Book a consultation with Yun Wong Eye Surgeon today and Mr Wong will discuss with you the cost of treatment and what's involved.
