Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is done to treat all types of cataracts; congenital cataract, which is one in which the baby is born with crystalline lesions, or acquired cataract, which is characterized by progressive vision loss, as a result of most aging.Learn more about cataracts.
- Surgery is usually a quick procedure and due to technical development of devices and ophthalmologists.
- It has high success rates.
- Knowing that it is not free of complications.
- Including infections that can lead to permanent blindness.
- Recovery is generally quick and.
- In about 1 week.
- The person can already perform most of their routine activities.
Cataract surgery has an average cost of R$5,000.00 per eye, which may vary depending on the severity of the case, the technique used, the lens to be implanted and/or the clinic where the procedure will be performed.hospitals and in private and/or philanthropic institutions affiliated with the SUS.
Surgery is usually done under local anesthesia, which can be by injection or with anesthetic eye drops.The procedure is usually fast, lasts about 30 minutes, and does not cause pain during surgery.Recovery in general is rapid and, in about 1 week, the person can already do most of their routine activities.
Surgery is performed from a cornea cut that removes damaged lens, which is replaced by a transparent artificial lens capable of restoring a person’s vision.
A newer and more modern surgical option is a laser capable of performing several stages of the surgical procedure, however, it is known that the laser in the usual cataract surgery is no better than an experienced surgeon.In case of major anatomical changes, the laser has a significant differential, as it helps the surgeon in a step that could be more difficult for him.Discover new cataract treatments.
Surgery is usually a quick procedure and, due to the technical development of devices and ophthalmologists, has high success rates, knowing that it is not free of complications, including infections that can lead to permanent blindness.Recovery in general is rapid and, in about 1 week, the person can already do most of their routine activities.
In the case of congenital cataracts the risk is greater because the surgery is more difficult, besides that the whole healing process of the child is different from that of the adult, postoperative follow-up is essential so that the child vision can be stimulated in the best possible way and that refractive problems (degree of glasses) are corrected whenever necessary for better vision.
Recovery in general is rapid and, in about 1 week, the person can already do most of their routine activities.For proper care, you need to:
For more details, always ask your family doctor.