Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and most successful surgical procedures performed worldwide. At Imperial Healthcare, we use the most sophisticated micro-incision phacoemulsification technique, requiring only eye drop anaesthesia — no needles, no stitches, no discomfort — with most patients returning home within 30 minutes of the procedure.
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About This Treatment
A cataract is the gradual clouding of the eye's natural lens, causing blurred vision, glare, reduced colour vibrancy and difficulty in dim light. It is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide and is almost entirely correctable with modern surgery.
Our technique uses a highly accurate lens measurement system (Lenstar biometry) combined with premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) to ensure a high proportion of patients achieve complete spectacle freedom after surgery. Phacoemulsification uses ultrasound to gently emulsify the cloudy lens through a tiny 2mm incision, which self-seals without sutures. The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes and is performed as a day case under topical anaesthesia only.
Premium multifocal, extended depth of focus and toric IOLs are available, offering the possibility of freedom from both distance and reading glasses simultaneously, tailored to each patient's visual needs and lifestyle.
Key Benefits
Topical Anaesthesia Only
No needles, no injections, no stitches. Anaesthetic drops alone are used — patients are comfortable throughout and go home within 30 minutes.
Premium IOL Options
Multifocal, toric and extended-depth lenses can correct pre-existing astigmatism and offer the possibility of complete spectacle independence after surgery.
20-Minute Procedure
Micro-incision phacoemulsification is a highly refined technique allowing the procedure to be completed swiftly with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.
Rapid Recovery
Most patients return to light activity within 24 hours and to work within a few days. The self-sealing incision requires no post-operative wound care.
Highest Precision Biometry
We use the Lenstar biometry system for the most accurate lens power calculations, maximising the chance of achieving the target spectacle refraction after surgery.