Cataract Surgery in Ajax and The Greater Toronto Area

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful procedures in modern medicine, offering a permanent solution to clouded vision. Using state-of-the-art technology, your clouded lens is gently removed and replaced with a clear artificial implant — often as a day procedure with a fast, straightforward recovery. Premium lens options can even reduce your dependence on glasses at the same time, helping you get back to seeing life clearly.

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Cataract Surgery in Ajax and Toronto - Ajax Ophthalmology Associates

Understanding Cataracts

What is a Cataract?

A cataract is an opacity that clouds the natural lens inside the eye. Normally the path of light to the retina (where the light sensors are) is as clear as possible. When proteins that make up the lens clump together, the resulting cataract blocks some of the light, making vision blurry or hazy.

Cataracts typically occur more frequently in the aging population, however there are many other factors such as family history, diabetes, long term UV exposure, or certain medications like steroids that can cause cataracts. Also, previous eye injuries can be an attributing factor.

Common Signs & Symptoms

Blurry or cloudy vision
Sensitivity to light and glare
Fading or yellowing of colors
Frequent prescription changes

Difficulty seeing at night
Seeing “halos” around lights
Double vision in one eye
Difficulty reading or doing close work

Note: If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, schedule a comprehensive eye exam to determine if cataracts are the cause.

Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a very common procedure, and complications (if any) are rare and treatable. The surgery itself is highly successful in improving the vision of patients about 95% of the time. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure usually taking less than 30 minutes to complete.

During the surgery, the doctor removes the cloudy natural lens from the eye while the patient is under a topical anesthesia. Next, the doctor inserts an intraocular lens (IOL), which remains permanently in place of the removed natural lens. The IOL compensates for the magnification the old lens provided. Modern IOLs are designed for various functions and made out of different materials; your doctor will know which is most appropriate for your individual case. After the operation the doctor will apply a shield for the eye and provide you with eye drops to use as directed.

At Ajax Ophthalmology Associates, we offer a range of advanced intraocular lens (IOL) options to help you achieve the best possible vision after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.

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