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Cataract Removal Eye Surgery
Cataract Removal Eye Surgery – Information
Cataract Removal Eye Surgery – Benefits
Cataract Removal Eye Surgery – Costs
South Africa - Cape Town, Port Elizabeth,Johannesburg, Durban
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Cataract or Cataracts removal is one of the most successful operations performed. Available in South Africa, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
Numerous factors result in the formation of cataracts, Aging, Congenital factors, Trauma, Diabetic patients, Medication (steroids, anti-metabolites and chemotherapy) and Heredity.
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The Symptoms of Cataracts
Some symptoms of cataracts include Blurry distant vision, Cataracts can cause the perception of some colours are reduced or seems dull, Reduced contrast sensitivity, Increased light sensitivity, Glare when driving or reading, Cataracts can be the cause of double vision or “ghosting” in the affected eye, Difficulty following moving objects, i.e. a golf ball, Frequent changes in the prescription of glasses/contact lenses.
A cataract or cataracts occurs when any part of the primary focusing mechanism, the crystalline lens, situated behind the iris becomes cloudy, opaque and/or yellow. The lens loses its ability to let light in as well as before and vision is reduced.
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The Procedure for Cataract Eye Surgery
The procedure involves removal of the opaque lens and replacing it with a foldable Intraocular Lens (IOL).
An anesthetist will administer a local anesthetic.
The operation takes less than 30 minutes
A patch and eye shield is placed over the eye after the operation.
For the first few days after cataract surgery, the eye may be red and sensitive
WHERE TO GO for CATARACT Eye Surgery in South Africa
LASIK Laser eye surgery in South Africa is available in the four Major Cities, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Durban.
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