Under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, the cloudy lens is removed from the eye. In most cases, the focusing power of the natural lens is restored by replacing it with a permanent intraocular lens implant. Your ophthalmologist performs this delicate surgery using a microscope, miniature instruments and other modern technology. Although it is a common misconception, lasers are not yet used to remove cataracts. After cataract surgery, you may return almost immediately to all but the most strenuous activities.
Cataracts surgery is a highly successful procedure.
It is important to understand that complications can occur during or after the surgery. Cataracts are the most common cause of poor vision, particularly for the elderly, but they are treatable.