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Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Miss Kasbekar offers modern day-case cataract surgery, replacing the cloudy lens with a clear implant to restore vision.
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which normally sits behind the pupil and focuses light. As the lens becomes cloudy, vision gradually becomes blurred or misty. Cataracts are very common, particularly with age.
Symptoms
- Blurred, cloudy or misty vision
- Glare or haloes around lights, especially at night
- Colours appearing faded
- Needing more light to read, or frequent changes in glasses
Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed and successful operations. The cloudy lens is gently removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens implant. It is usually carried out as a day-case procedure under local anaesthetic, and most people return home the same day.
Recovery
Vision typically improves over the following days, with eye drops used for a short period afterwards. Clear guidance and follow-up are provided throughout your recovery.
Common questions
Is cataract surgery painful?
The eye is numbed beforehand, so the procedure itself is not painful. Most people feel only mild awareness during surgery and little discomfort afterwards.
How long does cataract surgery take?
The operation itself usually takes around 15–30 minutes, and you are normally in and out on the same day.
Will I still need glasses afterwards?
Many people find their distance vision improves considerably. Depending on the lens chosen and your eyes, you may still need glasses for some tasks — this is discussed with you beforehand.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Content is a first draft prepared for Miss Kasbekar’s review and will be refined with her clinical input.
Arrange an assessment
Appointments are available privately at The Park Hospital, Nottingham.