Cataract and Iol Surgery

An intraocular lens (or IOL) is a tiny, artificial lens for the eye. It replaces the eye’s natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery. The lens bends (refracts) light rays that enter the eye, helping you to see

WHAT IS CATARACT?

Cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in the eye. This blocks the light from reaching the retina and causes unclear vision. As the cataract progresses, it causes hazy vision and may interfere with your daily activities. Cataract usually develops in people older than 45 years of age and as the vision deteriorates, the only available treatment for cataract is surgery.

Is IOL the same as cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery involves removing a clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (also called an IOL) to improve your vision. However, not all IOLs are the same. Some can help you see near or far even better.

How long do IOL lenses last?

How long do cataract lenses last? So, how long do cataract lenses last? Unlike the natural lenses of the eye, IOLs do not break down and never need to be replaced. To reap these long-lasting benefits, patients should follow any aftercare instructions as given by their doctor following surgery.