When a cataract has become symptomatic, the recommended treatment is surgery.
Cataract surgery involves removing the cataract from the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens implant – the implant stays in the same position inside the eye for the rest of the patient’s life, and remains clear.
The procedure is performed through a small (2mm) incision on the side of the eye. Stitches are rarely required.
The procedure is generally performed under local anaesthetic, eyedrops and intravenous sedation.
This is a permanent fix for the cataract, which will not grow back after surgery.