Cataract Surgery Melbourne
Restoring clear, natural vision through modern small-incision cataract surgery with premium lens implant options.
What is a Cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye, which sits behind the iris and pupil. The lens focuses light onto the retina, and when it becomes cloudy, vision becomes blurred, hazy, or less vibrant.
Cataracts are extremely common, affecting most people over 65. They typically develop slowly and painlessly. The only effective treatment is surgical removal and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Common Symptoms
- Blurred or hazy vision
- Glare and halos around lights at night
- Faded or yellowed colours
- Frequent changes in glasses prescription
- Difficulty reading fine print
- Double vision in one eye
The Procedure
Intraocular Lens (IOL) Types
Monofocal IOL
Standard lens providing excellent vision at one distance. Most patients still need reading glasses.
Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF)
Provides a continuous range of vision from distance to intermediate with fewer halos than multifocals.
Multifocal IOL
Multiple focal points for distance, intermediate and near vision. Highest spectacle independence.
Toric IOL
Corrects astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery for sharper, glasses-free distance vision.
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Dr MacIntyre will assess your eyes and recommend the most suitable IOL for your lifestyle and visual needs.
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