Clarity for Optometrists Contact Us Events About Us
Call us:0333 038 7578

Cataract treatment

Fast Access To Treatment
Excellent Clinical Standards
0% Finance Available

What Are Cataracts? 

In a healthy eye, the lens is clear and transparent. Cataracts occur when the lens becomes cloudy, preventing light from reaching the back of the eye and leading to blurred or reduced vision.  

Over time, cataracts can worsen, causing your vision to become increasingly cloudy. A straightforward procedure can replace the cloudy lens with an artificial one, restoring clear vision. 

What Causes Cataracts? 

Cataracts are a common part of aging and cannot be delayed or prevented entirely. However, other factors may contribute, including: 

  • Eye conditions or previous eye surgeries 
  • Eye injuries 
  • Diabetes 
  • Certain medications, such as steroids 
  • Poor diet lacking essential vitamins and minerals 
  • Smoking 
  • Prolonged exposure to sunlight 

Symptoms of Cataracts 

Although cataracts usually affect both eyes, one eye may be more affected than the other, leading to differences in vision. Common symptoms include: 

  • General clouding of vision 
  • Colours appearing dull or slightly yellow 
  • Vision that seems “washed out” 
  • Difficulty with tasks such as reading fine print 
  • Increased sensitivity to bright lights, such as sunlight or car headlights (glare) 

Cataract Treatment 

The only effective treatment for cataracts is surgery, where the cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial lens implant. This procedure is performed by highly trained eye specialists in a hospital or clinic. 

Your ophthalmologist or optometrist will discuss your options based on your individual circumstances.  

Contact Us

The Clarity Cataract Experience 

The only effective treatment for cataracts is surgery, where the cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial lens implant.

Pre-assessment 

During your telephone assessment, a member of our team will ask you a series of medical questions to gather important information about your eye health and overall well-being. They will also schedule your initial appointment to begin your treatment journey.

Consultation 

A member of our healthcare team will guide you through a series of vision and diagnostic tests to assess your eye health. Following this, you will meet your consultant who will go through the surgery and discuss your lens options.

Surgery 

A nurse will then carry out pre-surgery checks to ensure you are fully prepared for your procedure. Your Clarity consultant will meet with you to ensure you are happy with the treatment option and will confirm all details. You will then be taken to the theatre for your 15-minute surgical
procedure.

Aftercare  

Our comprehensive aftercare programme begins on the day of your cataract eye surgery and is tailored to meet your specific needs. All Clarity patients have access to our out-of-hours medical helpline, where a specialist ophthalmologist is available to provide expert advice and address any concerns about your cataract surgery.

Types of Lens Implants 

Our Clarity consultants will aim customise your cataract surgery to suit your eyes and lifestyle. We have a range of premium lens options available to you.  

Monofocal Lenses

Designed for clear distance vision.
You will still need glasses for reading and close-up tasks

Extended Monofocal Lenses

Provide sharp distance vision with some improvement for mid-range tasks like using a computer.

Toric Lenses (for Astigmatism)

Help correct astigmatism and improve distance vision, though reading glasses may still be needed.

Trifocal Lenses

Offer vision at multiple distances, reducing the need for glasses.

Trifocal and Toric Lenses

Provide advanced multifocal and astigmatism correction, ensuring sharp vision at both near and far distances.

Your Clarity Surgeon will discuss the best lens option to restore your vision.

Cataract Surgery is available at Clarity.

You can self-fund, take advantage of our 0% finance package or use private medical insurance to pay for your treatment.