Cataract Surgery in Sydney
Minimally Invasive. Deeply Personalised. Lower North Shore.
If you have been told you have a cataract - or noticed that your vision has become cloudier, dimmer, or more difficult to correct with glasses - you are in the right place. Cataract surgery is one of the most transformative procedures in medicine, performed more than 300,000 times per year in Australia and over 27 million times annually worldwide. It is the most common surgery performed in the world - because everyone will develop cataracts should they have the privilege of leading a long and healthful life. In experienced hands, with the right lens choice for your eyes and your life, it can do far more than simply restore clarity - it can redefine how you see.
At Lumière Vision in Cremorne, cataract surgery is performed by Dr Tanya Trinh, a fellowship-trained cataract and corneal surgeon who brings a depth of surgical precision and lens expertise that places her among the most credentialed surgeons of her kind in Australia. This page will tell you everything you need to know - what cataracts are, how surgery works, what your lens options mean, what to expect in recovery, and what it all costs in Australia.
What Is a Cataract?
Think of it like a camera lens that has fogged over. The camera still works, but every image is softer, less bright, and harder to bring into focus. Eventually, no amount of adjustment - no glasses prescription, no contact lens, no lighting change - can compensate for the fog itself. The only way to clear it is to replace the lens.
You were born with a crystal-clear lens inside each eye. This natural lens sits behind the iris - the coloured part - and focuses light precisely onto the retina at the back of the eye so you can see clearly at all distances.
Over time with ageing, the proteins that make up this lens begin to break down and clump together, causing it to become progressively cloudy. This clouding is a cataract. The process is gradual, painless and usually begins silently - most people are not aware of it until the changes in their vision become impossible to ignore.
Cataracts affect roughly half of all Australians by the age of 50, and most people over 70 have some degree of cataract formation. Age is the primary driver, but cataracts can also develop earlier due to prolonged UV exposure, certain medications (particularly steroids), diabetes, trauma to the eye, or as a result of other eye conditions. Rarely, they can be present from birth.
Symptoms - What Does a Cataract Feel Like?
Cataract symptoms develop slowly and are often attributed to other causes before the diagnosis is made. Common experiences include:
- Blurred or hazy vision that your glasses no longer fully correct
- Colours appearing washed out or yellowed - white objects may look cream, and blue tones may lose their depth
- Increased glare and halos around lights, particularly oncoming headlights at night
- Difficulty reading in low light or dim conditions
- A sense of looking through frosted glass or a waterfall
- Frequent changes to your glasses prescription that no longer hold
- Fading of visual sharpness and contrast that makes everything seem slightly flat
One of the most common things patients say after their first eye is done is that they had not realised how long they had been living with diminished vision. The decline is so gradual that the brain compensates - until it can compensate no more. Many patients describe the moment after surgery as seeing colours they had forgotten existed.
When Is It Time to Have Surgery?
The decision is always yours. Dr Trinh will give you an honest assessment of your cataract's stage and its contribution to your symptoms, and will discuss the timing with you without pressure. If monitoring is appropriate, she will tell you clearly. If surgery is indicated, she will explain why.
There is no fixed rule about when to proceed. The decision is based on a combination of your examination findings and, most importantly, your experience of your own vision. Surgery is generally recommended when your cataract is significantly affecting activities that matter to you or threatening your safety - like driving, reading, working, recognising faces, navigating stairs safely - and when glasses or contact lenses can no longer adequately compensate.
Some patients wonder whether they should wait until the cataract is 'ripe' or fully developed before operating. This is an outdated concept. Modern cataract surgery using phacoemulsification (ultrasound-assisted lens removal) is actually technically easier and safer on a softer, less advanced cataract. A very dense, brunescent (brown) or totally white cataract requires more ultrasound energy and is associated with a modestly higher complication risk. Early to moderate cataracts that are affecting quality of life represent the ideal surgical window.
It is extremely rare that a cataract would be sight threatening and surgery imminently indicated, and this will always be explained to you if so. In Australia, this usually occurs in patients where access to eyecare has been challenging or neglected.
The Surgery - What Actually Happens
A micro-incision of approximately 2.4 to 2.8 millimetres is made at the edge of the cornea. Through this small opening, an ultrasound probe is introduced that gently breaks up and aspirates the cloudy lens. This technique is called phacoemulsification and has been refined over decades to be extraordinarily safe and precise. Once the lens is removed, the chosen artificial lens implant is folded and inserted through the same incision, where it unfolds into its precise position. In normal cases, no stitches are required - the incision is self-sealing. Sutures are only every needed rarely in cases where the wounds require a little extra support, or where the patients have pre-existing conditions that warrant them. In any case, suture removal is painless and does not require another surgery to remove.
Modern cataract surgery is a micro-incisional procedure that takes approximately 20 minutes per eye. It is performed as a day procedure - you arrive, have surgery, recover briefly, and go home. There is no overnight hospital stay. You will not be under general anaesthetic in the overwhelming majority of cases.
Anaesthetic drops are applied to numb the eye completely. Occasionally a local anaesthetic “block” may be given. You are also given a gentle intravenous sedative - a twilight relaxant - so that you feel calm and at ease throughout. Most patients report no pain and little awareness of what is happening. The team checks in with you regularly throughout the procedure.
Is Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Available?
Femtosecond laser technology can be used to assist with certain steps of cataract surgery - making the corneal incisions, performing the lens capsule opening, and pre-softening the lens. This can offer additional precision in selected cases. Dr Trinh will discuss whether laser assistance is appropriate and beneficial for your specific eyes during your consultation.
You will leave with a protective eye shield over the operated eye. The shield stays on overnight and is removed at your next-day appointment.
Your Lens Options - The Most Important Decision in Cataract Surgery
Here is something most patients are not told clearly enough before their consultation: the lens implant placed in your eye during cataract surgery is permanent. It will, in all likelihood, remain in your eye for the rest of your life. The choice of lens is therefore not a minor administrative detail - it is one of the most consequential decisions in your visual future, and it deserves an unhurried, thorough conversation.
At Lumière Vision, Dr Trinh uses a detailed lifestyle questionnaire and a considered consultation process to understand how you use your eyes before making any recommendation. There is no single 'best' lens - there is only the best lens for you.
Standard (Monofocal) Lens Implants
A monofocal lens corrects vision at one focal distance - usually distance. After surgery with a monofocal lens, most patients enjoy excellent clarity for distance activities - driving, television, golf, recognising faces across a room - and require reading glasses for near tasks.
Monofocal lenses produce the sharpest, highest-contrast vision of any lens category. They can have the least trade-offs in terms of optical quality or night vision (note that this does not mean NO glare or haloes). For patients who drive frequently at night, work in critical lighting conditions, or are highly sensitive to visual disturbances, a monofocal lens often produces the most satisfying outcome. Needing reading glasses is not a failure of the surgery - it is an expected, straightforward, predictable and easily managed outcome.
In some cases, a monofocal lens can instead be tailored to near vision if desired - and your surgeon will discuss this clearly with you. This would mean the opposite - where all things close would be in focus, and distance activities such as driving, going to the movies - would require distance glasses. This is a great option for those who spend much of their time doing “near” activities and do not have such a large proportion of their daily activities requiring distance vision.
Toric Lens Implants - Correcting Astigmatism
A toric lens is a monofocal lens with an additional optical component that corrects astigmatism - a regularly irregular corneal curvature that blurs and distorts vision.
Think of a rugby ball versus a soccerball - the soccerball is round and can be cut in half in any direction and look symmetrical. This would be classified as “regular” without astigmatism. These eyes do not require any toric lens as they do not have astigmatism.
Now think of a rugby ball - a rugby ball can be cut in half into two directions (vertically and horizontally) and still appear symmetrical. This is what happens in eyes with regular astigmatism. They need a toric lens to compensate and correct the visual blur caused by the astigmatism.
What does regular and irregular astigmatism mean?
Now think of a partly deflated or wonky soccerball - there is no direction where cutting it in half produces any symmetry - these eyes have irregular astigmatism and not all of their visual bur can be corrected by a toric lens.
Without astigmatism correction at the time of surgery, patients with pre-existing astigmatism will typically still require glasses for distance vision after surgery.
Australia is one of the highest adopters of toric lenses in the world, and for good reason - correcting astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery produces significantly better unaided distance vision for patients who need it. Toric lenses are available across all lens categories.
Increased or Extended Range of Focus (IROF or EROF) Lens Implants
Increased or extended range of focus lenses - sometimes called IROF/EDOF (Increased Range Of Focus or Extended Depth of Focus) lenses - create a continuous elongated focal zone that covers distance and intermediate vision, typically with a reduced need for glasses in the middle range (computer screens, cooking, car dashboard, price tags). Most patients with IROF/EDOF lenses still require glasses for very fine near work such as reading small print.
The key advantage of IROF/EDOF lenses over multifocal lenses is their significantly better tolerance for halos and glare. They tend to produce a monofocal-like visual quality profile, making them an excellent choice for patients who want extended range without the optical trade-offs of a full multifocal lens. They represent the fastest-growing lens category in Australian cataract surgery. This does not however mean that they provide NO glare and haloes.
Full Range of Focus (Multifocal / Trifocal) Lens Implants
Trifocal and multifocal lenses aim to provide clear vision across all distances - distance, intermediate, and near - by splitting incoming light into multiple focal points. For suitable patients, they offer the greatest potential for spectacle independence: many patients with trifocal lenses find they can drive, use a computer, and read without glasses at all.
This comes with an important trade-off. Because the lens splits light between focal zones, some light is redirected away from any single image. This produces photic phenomena - halos, rings, or starbursts around lights, particularly in low-light and night-time conditions. Studies indicate that approximately 70 per cent of patients with multifocal lenses experience some degree of halo perception, and around 50 per cent notice glare. For the majority of patients, these phenomena are mild and diminish over a 6 to 9 month adaptation period as the brain learns to process the new visual input. For a small number of patients, they remain noticeable and affect driving at night. It is important to take this into consideration during your selection.
Multifocal lenses are not suitable for every patient. Those with significant dry eye, corneal irregularity, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or a demanding critical optical profession may be better served by a monofocal or IROF/EDOF lens. There is no shame in choosing a IROF/EDOF or monofocal lens - for the right patient, it produces outstanding visual quality. The goal is never to force a “premium” lens - it is to match the right lens to the right patient.
Monovision
Monovision is a strategy - employed with monofocal or IROF/EDOF lens types - in which one eye is targeted for distance vision and the other for near or intermediate vision. The brain learns over time to integrate both inputs, providing a functional range of vision without the optical artefacts of multifocal lenses.
Monovision requires a period of neuroadaptation, and not all patients tolerate it well. It is worth trialling with contact lenses before committing to it surgically. Dr Trinh will discuss whether you are likely to be a good candidate based on your visual demands and lifestyle.
What Does the Surgery Feel Like? Patient Experiences
Patient accounts from forums and support groups consistently describe a similar experience: far less frightening than anticipated, and far more dramatic in its results than expected.
The morning after the first eye, many patients describe noticing for the first time how yellow their un-operated eye appears compared to the new clarity of the operated one. Colours look vivid, edges look sharp, and the world looks brighter than it has in years. Patients who have lived with dense cataracts often say it is one of the most significant moments of their adult lives.
Before surgery, anxiety is common - the idea of being awake while something is done to your eye is understandably confronting. The twilight sedation means most patients feel calm and relaxed throughout. Many describe seeing changing colours and light during the procedure - like a gentle light show - rather than any sense of the surgery itself. The most common word used by patients immediately after surgery is 'bright.'
The second eye, when the time comes, is typically approached with far less anxiety than the first.
Recovery - What to Expect
Cataract surgery has one of the most rapid and reliable recovery profiles of any surgical procedure. Here is what the typical recovery looks like.
This depends on your vision meeting the legal standard and Dr Trinh's assessment at your post-operative appointment. For most patients without complications, this is within the first 48 hrs two weeks. It also depends on what other diseases co-exist in your eye of course.
The eye is covered with a protective shield. You go home and rest. Mild scratchiness and light sensitivity are normal. Paracetamol or ibuprofen is sufficient for most patients. Do not rub the eye.
Night of surgery:
Full visual stabilisation is typically complete. You will see your optometrist to assess whether any final glasses prescription is needed. You are back to all of your usual physical activities without restriction.
Four to eight weeks:
You return to Lumière Vision for your first post-operative review with the Lumière postoperative care team. The shield is removed. Vision is often already noticeably clearer, though it may fluctuate over the first few days as the eye settles. You begin your combination eye drops - used four times daily for four weeks to prevent infection and reduce inflammation.
Day one:
You may resume light activities such as walking and preparing meals. Driving is not permitted until we confirm your vision meets the legal standard - for many patients this can be within the first 48 hours to the first one to two weeks. Keep the eye dry - avoid swimming and avoid washing your hair if you cannot reliably keep water out of the eye. Wear your protective shield at night for the first week.
First week:
Vision continues to settle and stabilise. Fluctuations are normal. Most patients are back to normal daily activities. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise during this period.
Two to four weeks:
How long until I can drive?
Avoid swimming and spa pools for four weeks following surgery to avoid bacterial and parasitic infection.
How long until I can swim?
Commercial flying is generally fine within a day or two of surgery, provided you feel well. Discuss with Dr Trinh if you have specific travel plans.
How long until I can fly?
The Cloudy Secondary Cataract - What Is PCO?
PCO occurs in up to 90 per cent of cases within five years of surgery and is the most common reason for vision to gradually decline after initially successful cataract surgery. It is not a complication and is not caused by anything the patient or surgeon did wrong - it is simply the eye's natural biological response over time.
This is one of the most important things to understand about cataract surgery, because it affects a significant number of patients and is frequently misunderstood.
During surgery, a thin membrane called the posterior capsule - the back wall of the natural lens structure - is intentionally left in place. It acts as a capsule platform to hold the new lens implant in the correct position. Over months to years, the residual cells on this membrane (which used to nourish your natural lens) can multiply and migrate across the capsule, causing it to become cloudy. This is called posterior capsule opacification, or PCO - sometimes colloquially referred to as a secondary cataract, though it is not technically a cataract at all.
The good news is that PCO is treated with a quick, painless, in-office laser procedure called a YAG capsulotomy. A focused laser beam creates a small opening in the cloudy capsule in seconds. Vision typically improves within hours as the drops wear off. The procedure takes approximately five minutes and requires no recovery time. If your vision begins to deteriorate months or years after cataract surgery, PCO is the most likely cause - easily diagnosed and straightforwardly treated.
Risks and Complications
Cataract surgery is considered one of the safest surgical procedures performed anywhere in medicine. The overall chance of serious complications is less than two per cent, and the vast majority of complications are treatable. Dr Trinh will discuss your individual risk profile in detail at your consultation.
- Severe infection (endophthalmitis) - approximately 0.16 per cent of cases. This is why the post-operative eye drop regimen is critically important: the antibiotic drops are your primary protection.
- Retinal detachment - approximately 0.25 per cent of cases. Slightly higher if you have a very high glasses prescription in the negative (myopia).
- Severe haemorrhage - extremely rare, approximately 0.06 per cent of cases.
- Each of these complications, while rare, has the potential to affect vision significantly and is taken seriously.
The measurements used to select the lens implant power are less predictable in eyes with previous corneal laser surgery, and the final refractive outcome may require refinement. This may mean that you will have a slightly higher chance of requiring an enhancement in some form (glasses, contact lenses, laser refinement or a piggyback lens after vision has stabilised which is usually at 3 months).
Serious complications (rare):
- Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) - is a natural biological response, affects the majority of patients over time; easily treated with a 5-minute laser procedure.
- Dry eye - affects a significant proportion of patients after surgery; managed with lubricating drops and typically resolves to baseline over weeks to months.
- Fluctuating vision in the first weeks - normal and expected.
- Residual refractive error - a small remaining glasses prescription that can occur due to natural variation in how the eye heals and the final resting position of the lens. This is not a surgical error; it is biological variation, and can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or in selected cases laser refinement or a piggyback lens after vision has stabilised.
Common, manageable experiences:
For patients who have had previous laser eye surgery (LASIK/PRK):
Important
The lens implant is permanent. Lens exchange - removing and replacing the implant - is possible but carries higher surgical risk than the original procedure. Therefore the decision about which lens to use should be made carefully and without rushing.
Preparing for Surgery - Pre-Operative Requirements
Before your cataract surgery, precise measurements of your eye are taken to determine the correct power of your lens implant. These measurements are critically important - they determine how clearly you will see after surgery, and they must be as accurate as possible.
You will be asked to use lubricating drops (such as Systane) four times daily and anti-inflammatory drops (FML) twice daily for the four days prior to your measurement appointment. This often is performed at a separate appointment to your diagnostic and booking appointment in order to prepare the eye to attain the best measurement results. A prescription will be provided; Systane is also available over the counter.
Eye drops before measurement:
- Hard contact lenses must not be worn for 3 weeks before your measurement appointment.
- Soft contact lenses must not be worn for 5 days before your measurement appointment.
Contact lens wearers:
- Arrange for someone to drive you home - you will not be able to drive immediately following surgery that day.
- Do not eat or drink for at least six hours before your scheduled surgery time (specific instructions will be confirmed with you).
- Wash your hair and shower the night before surgery, as you will need to keep the eye dry in the days immediately following.
- Bring your sunglasses for the journey home.
The day of surgery:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
This depends on the lens chosen and your individual visual system. With a standard monofocal lens, most patients enjoy excellent distance vision and require reading glasses for near work. With a multifocal or trifocal lens, many patients achieve significant spectacle independence, though some still need glasses for very fine print or in dim lighting. There is no lens that completely eliminates glasses for every patient and every situation. Dr Trinh will give you an honest assessment of the likely outcome for your eyes specifically.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
Currently in Australia it is standard practice to operate on one eye at a time, allowing the first eye to recover and the vision to be assessed before proceeding with the second. In many circumstances however, same-day bilateral surgery can be considered and will be discussed at your consultation if appropriate. The safety data on bilateral same day cataract surgery is equivalent to separate day surgery and is now widely adopted as standard of care in many countries around the world including the UK.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
No. Anaesthetic drops ensure the eye is completely numb. Occasionally patients will need a anaesthetic block which is performed under sedation. Most patients feel only mild pressure during the procedure, with no pain. Mild grittiness and light sensitivity in the first 24 hours is common and easily managed with lubricating drops and mild pain relief.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
Most patients notice significantly improved vision within 24 to 48 hours. Light daily activities can resume the day after surgery. Driving may resume once Dr Trinh confirms your vision meets the legal standard, typically within one to two weeks. Full visual stabilisation occurs over four to six weeks.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
Yes, but additional planning is required. Previous laser eye surgery alters the corneal shape in ways that affect the accuracy of the measurements used to select your lens implant. Dr Trinh will use specialised calculation methods for post-laser eyes, and the likely outcome and any residual prescription and how these might be corrected will be discussed specifically with you.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
There is no universally best lens. The optimal lens depends on your lifestyle, visual demands, tolerance for optical trade-offs, occupation, anatomy and existing eye conditions, and personality profile. This is why the pre-operative consultation at Lumière Vision is comprehensive and unhurried. The right lens for a night driver with perfectionist tendencies is very different from the right lens for a retired reader who drives rarely.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
In the first week: rubbing the eye, getting water in the eye, swimming, heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and dusty or smoky environments. Do not drive until cleared by Dr Trinh. Wear your eye shield at night for at least the first week.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
Yes - cataract surgery attracts a Medicare rebate (MBS item 42702 or 42705) whether performed in the public or private system. In the public system, this covers surgery in full. In the private system, it covers a portion of the surgical fee, with private health insurance covering most or all of the remainder for appropriately covered patients.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
Practical recovery items that are genuinely useful include preservative-free lubricating eye drops, wraparound UV-protective sunglasses, and a comfortable eye shield for sleeping. A large-print book or audiobook subscription is a thoughtful choice for the first few days of recovery. Avoid anything requiring close work or screen use in the first day or two.
Is cataract surgery painful?
How long does recovery take?
Will Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?
Can I have cataract surgery if I have previously had Radial Keratotomy, LASIK, KLEX or PRK?
What is the best lens for cataract surgery?
What should I avoid after cataract surgery?
Can I get a recovery gift for someone having cataract surgery?
How long do the results of cataract surgery last?
The artificial lens implant does not deteriorate or develop cataracts - it is a permanent implant. The most common reason for vision to decline after successful cataract surgery is posterior capsule opacification (PCO), which is easily treated with a five-minute laser procedure. With appropriate follow-up, the clarity achieved by cataract surgery is expected to last a lifetime.
Individual outcomes vary. Your surgeon will discuss what is realistic for your eyes and your circumstances at your consultation. All surgery carries risk; the specific risks relevant to your eyes will be discussed in detail before you proceed.
Referrals accepted from GPs and optometrists. Self-directed referrals also accepted but do not attract a medicare rebate. Lumière Vision, G1/21 Parraween St, Cremorne NSW 2090 | (02) 9338 8888 | admin@lumierevision.com.au