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Cataract surgery in both eyes 'halves incidence of falls'

Falls incidence among older Australians with cataract may be halved for those who have operations on both eyes compared with single-eye surgery, a study suggests.

What if my focus after cataract surgery is not what I wanted?

At Cataract Surgery SA we take a great deal of care to do our very best to give your eyes the focus you want after cataract surgery, to use glasses...

Cataract surgery and diabetes

Diabetes promotes the formation of cataract. Diabetes itself does not have an impact on the timing and performance of cataract surgery itself. However diabetic control and diabetic complications can have...

Cataract surgery and retinal vein occlusion

If you have a past history of retinal vein blockage, this does not mean you should not have cataract surgery. The studies show a significant improvement in sight for most...

Cataract surgery and ARMD – Age Related Macular Degeneration

Even with severe ARMD vision is usually helpfully improved with cataract surgery when the amount of cataract present has a significantly greater impact on vision compared with the ARMD itself...

Value of cataract surgery

Results of poor vision are an increased risk of falls, depression, suicide, and increased general mortality. The scientific literature provides support for the idea that cataract surgery will improve quality...

Cataracts and Balance

Measurement of balance in adults 45 to 85 years old showed cataract and reduced visual acuity were associated with poorer balance.

Cataract surgery and cognitive function

Cataract induced vision impairment can lead to loss of older people’s independence and self-esteem and limit their daily activities.

Cataract surgery anaesthesia

With topical “no needle”anaesthesia, injections around your eye are not required.

Contemplating cataract surgery if you live alone?

Many cataract patients live alone. This should not be a barrier to receiving timely cataract surgery, reducing the risk of morbidity and increasing quality of life.

Intraocular Lenses & Common Questions

During a cataract procedure, the natural lens of the eye is that has become cloudy, is removed and replaced with a clear man-made lens. These are called Intraocular Lenses or...

Excellence in cataract surgery optical outcomes

A recent article from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery discussed the accuracy cataract surgery outcomes for needing spectacles. At Cataract Surgery SA 93% of patients achieve within...

Cataract and Epiretinal Membrane (ERM)

An epiretinal membrane is a thin almost transparent membrane growing over the top of your retina (see retina above). This can cause wrinkling and distortion of the retina, resulting in...

Cataract and floaters

Your eye is shaped a little like a table tennis ball. The hollow inside in your eye is filled with a jelly called vitreous. When you are born this is...

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