Why it’s performed
Surgery may be considered when cataracts make reading, driving, recognising faces or other daily activities more difficult.
Address cloudy or blurred vision with specialist cataract assessment, personalised lens planning, and coordinated support from consultation to follow-up.
A cataract develops when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, causing vision to appear blurred, hazy or less colourful.
During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial intraocular lens. The recommended technique and lens depend on your eye measurements, visual needs, medical history and specialist assessment.
Surgery may be considered when cataracts make reading, driving, recognising faces or other daily activities more difficult.
The cloudy natural lens is removed through a small incision and replaced with an intraocular lens selected for your eyes.
Timing depends on your symptoms, cataract severity, eye health, general health and how vision changes affect everyday life.
Every stage is guided by specialist assessment, clear information and coordinated follow-up—so you know what comes next.
Discuss changes in your vision, daily activities, eye health and medical history with an ophthalmology specialist.
Visual acuity, slit-lamp examination, retinal checks and eye measurements help confirm your treatment and lens plan.
Your specialist explains the recommended surgical approach, intraocular lens options and expected visual outcome.
Receive aftercare guidance and scheduled clinical reviews to monitor healing and address any concerns.
Your estimated treatment cost depends on your clinical assessment, chosen intraocular lens, surgical approach and care inclusions.
Tell us how to reach you and our care team can help explain the next step.
A final quotation is provided only after clinical assessment and confirmation of your treatment plan.Your specialist may discuss different intraocular lenses after reviewing your eye measurements, astigmatism, lifestyle and visual priorities.
A monofocal lens is generally selected to provide clear focus at one distance, commonly distance vision.
These lenses aim to provide useful vision across more than one distance for appropriately selected patients.
A trifocal lens is designed to provide distinct near, intermediate and distance focal ranges.
A toric lens may be considered when cataract is accompanied by clinically significant corneal astigmatism.
No single lens is right for everyone. Toric describes astigmatism correction and may be available with different focus designs. Your specialist should explain which combination suits your eyes and visual needs.
Discuss your options
We help connect the people, information and next steps involved in your treatment—so your care feels easier to understand and navigate.
Connect with ophthalmology expertise suited to your assessment and treatment needs.
Bring specialist consultation, eye measurements and pre-operative checks into one clearer journey.
Understand the recommended technique, lens choice, care inclusions and next steps before proceeding.
Keep reviews, recovery guidance and care-team communication better organised.
Your specialist will provide instructions based on your eyes, lens and procedure. Surgitrix helps keep reviews, medication guidance and follow-up steps better coordinated.
Arrange transport home, use prescribed eye drops as directed, wear the protective shield if advised and avoid rubbing the operated eye.
Attend your early review and follow advice on washing, bending, lifting, driving and returning to routine activities.
Continue eye drops for the prescribed period and wait for clinical clearance before swimming, strenuous exercise or dusty environments.
Complete scheduled follow-ups and contact your care team promptly if symptoms change or you have concerns about your recovery.
These answers provide general guidance. Your ophthalmology specialist will confirm what applies after examining your cataract, eye measurements and health history.
Our care team can help you understand the consultation process.
Surgery may be considered when cataract-related vision changes affect reading, driving, work or other daily activities. Your specialist will assess your symptoms, eye health and individual needs.
Local anaesthetic eye drops are commonly used, and most people feel little or no pain during the procedure. Mild grittiness or discomfort can occur afterward and should be discussed with your care team.
The operation is usually relatively brief, but additional time is required for preparation, anaesthesia and post-procedure checks. Your hospital will confirm the complete schedule.
Recovery varies. Light activities may resume relatively soon, but avoid driving, heavy lifting and strenuous activity until your specialist confirms it is appropriate.
The right lens depends on your eye measurements, astigmatism, retinal and corneal health, lifestyle and visual priorities. Your specialist should explain the benefits and trade-offs of suitable options.
Possible complications can include infection, inflammation, pressure changes, swelling, retinal problems or an unexpected visual result. Your surgeon should explain risks and warning signs specific to your eyes before consent.
Tell us what you need and the Surgitrix care team will help coordinate your consultation, diagnostic assessment, lens planning and next steps.
Specialist-led careAssessment by ophthalmology professionals.
One coordinated journeyClearer steps from consultation to recovery.
Support after treatmentFollow-up guidance when you need it.