Previous laser eye surgery does not affect your ability to have cataract surgery. The main challenge in such cases is choosing the correct lens to be implanted inside the eye. Previous laser eye surgery affects accuracy of eye measurements, which in turn affects choice of lens to be implanted inside the eye.

Mukhtar Bizrah trained in one of the highest volume cataract surgery clinics in North America for patients with previous laser eye surgery (e.g. LASIK or PRK). Using his vast experience in this field, he is able to optimise visual outcomes and minimise risks of unexpected surgical results.

Yes, at the Harley Vision, cataract surgery can be performed on both eyes on the same day.

Cataract surgery is not painful because of the anesthesia administered before the surgery. The surgery can be done under local anesthetic (most common), sedation, or rarely general anesthesia. After the cataract surgery, it is common to feel occasional mild discomfort or foreign body sensation. This resolves with time. At the Harley Vision in London, the keyhole incisions (usually 2.2mm for the most extensive incision) and advanced technology mean that most patients do not feel any pain and recover remarkably fast. You can expect to get discharged on the same day. At Harley Vision, we make the whole cataract surgery process painless and hassle-free for you.

It is advisable not to drive on the day of your cataract surgery. It’s better to ask someone to pick you up after cataract surgery and drive you home safely. The vision usually improves within 24 hours of cataract surgery. While legally, nothing is stopping you from moving as soon as your vision is within legal limits for driving, it is advisable to give yourself time to adjust to your change in vision.

Nothing is stopping from walking immediately after the surgery. It is advised to refrain from any heavy exercise for at least a week after the cataract surgery. If you have had a premium toric intraocular lens implanted, it is advisable to avoid heavy exercise for 3-4 weeks to avoid rotation of the lens. A toric intraocular lens is aligned at a particular axis (0-360 degrees) to correct astigmatism and can result in marvelous vision after cataract surgery. However, even mild rotation of an intraocular lens can lead to a suboptimal visual correction.

Irrespective of the clinic you choose in London, The cataract surgery does not take more than 20- 45 minutes. However, the pre-procedure takes 3-4 hours, including getting the preoperative care, administering drops, etc. Even after the cataract surgery gets over, you can go home only after your ocular parameters like vision and intraocular pressure have been recorded and monitored by the surgeon.

If a cataract is left untreated, your symptoms will worsen, leading to the point of complete blindness. Often a swollen cataractous lens may block your aqueous pathway leading to a surge in the intraocular pressure which will need emergency treatment to subside. Avoiding cataract surgery for too long will make cataracts hyper mature, leading to complications in the surgery and a substandard outcome after it. It is best to get your cataracts operated on at the right time to prevent such complications.

Your vision will be blurry right after the surgery, and it’s normal to experience such post-operation complications. Within 24 hours, you will start noticing improvements in your vision. At first, the change might seem a bit raw to you. Normal light will feel like too much, and colors will look too bright. But it is because of living with a cataractous lens for a long time. You will get used to the new clear lens in a few weeks. You can resume your normal routine like driving and exercising within two weeks of surgery, provided your parameters are normal.