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Cataract
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What is a cataract? |
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A cataract is a clouding of the natural crystalline
lens of the eye. In order for us to see properly, the
light that enters the eye must pass through this lens.
For cataract sufferers, the lens becomes partially or
totally opaque, greatly reducing visual acuity. Generally
speaking, cataracts are caused by the aging process.
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Do we have to wait several months
before having surgery? |
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No. Since The Montreal Eye Clinic is a private clinic,
you could have surgery within two to three weeks.
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When can I resume normal activities? |
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Generally you should be able to resume normal activities
within a few days.
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Will I have 20/20 vision? |
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As with any surgical procedure, there is no guarantee
that you will have perfect vision or that you will not
need glasses. After the operation, the majority of patients
see well enough to pass a driving examination without
wearing glasses.
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Do I have to be accompanied the
day of the surgery? |
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Yes, you have to be accompanied the day of the surgery.
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asked questions on IOL |
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When Will My Vision Improve? |
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Most patients experience dramatically improved
vision almost immediately following surgery. We recommend
you relax for the evening of your surgery, but you can resume
your everyday activities the day after surgery. Expect your
vision to fluctuate slightly, continually improving, for
several weeks following surgery. |
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What If My Prescription Changes? |
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Criteria for age and prescription stability
make prescription changes unlikely. The ICL is made out of
a collagen based material similar to that used for cataract
intra-ocular lenses and are manufactured to remain safely
in your eye for the rest of your life. However, another exciting
potential benefit of the ICL is that is possibly could be
removed or exchanged if necessary. |
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Is ICL Surgery Painful? |
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Because you are given a mild tranquilizer
during surgery and local anesthesia is used on the treated
eye, there is little to no pain. The surgery takes less than
10 minutes, during which time you are awake, but mildly sedated.
Although you won’t be able to see or feel what is happening.
Following surgery, you may experience a foreign body sensation
and a scratchy feeling in your eye for a short time. |
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