Cataract Surgery, Belfast
Time to clear up clouded vision.
If cataracts are making it harder to read, drive at night or enjoy everyday life, we are here to help.
At the Ulster Independent Clinic, your care is led by our experienced consultants and planned around your eyes, your lifestyle and what you want from your vision.
You do not need to understand cataract surgery before getting in touch. We will assess your eyes, explain the options that are right for you and help you make an informed decision - at every stage.
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Consultant-led assessment and treatment
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Lens options tailored to your clinical needs and lifestyle
Support from your first consultation through to recovery
Is this what you've been experiencing?
Cataracts develop gradually, which means it can be easy to adjust to changes in your vision without realising how much your sight has altered. Common signs include:
- Blurred, cloudy or misty vision
- Colours appearing dull or washed out
- Glare from sunlight, headlights or indoor lighting
- Halos around lights, particularly at night
- Difficulty reading, watching television or recognising faces
- Needing brighter lighting to see clearly
- More frequent changes to your glasses prescription
- Losing confidence when driving, walking outside or completing everyday tasks
- Becoming more dependent on family and friends
If any of these sound familiar, an assessment is the right next step - even if you're not sure whether surgery is necessary.
What does cataract surgery involve?
A cataract develops when the natural lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. This lens sits behind the pupil and is responsible for focusing light onto the retina. As it clouds over time, vision becomes blurred or distorted - and glasses or contact lenses can no longer correct it.
Cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). It is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world, with a well-established safety record.
The procedure is normally carried out under local anaesthetic, takes around 20 to 45 minutes per eye and is performed as a day case - meaning you can return home the same day.
What does cataract surgery involve?
A cataract develops when the natural lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. This lens sits behind the pupil and is responsible for focusing light onto the retina. As it clouds over time, vision becomes blurred or distorted - and glasses or contact lenses can no longer correct it.
Cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). It is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world, with a well-established safety record.
The procedure is normally carried out under local anaesthetic, takes around 20 to 45 minutes per eye and is performed as a day case - meaning you can return home the same day.
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