Question 1

How is cataract surgery performed?

Accepted Answer

Cataract surgery is a short 30-40 minute procedure that replaces your cloudy, natural lens with a synthetic intraocular lens (IOL). First, the eye surgeon makes a hole in the cloudy lens and breaks it into tiny pieces. Next, the eye surgeon places the new clear lens onto the eye. You’ll be conscious throughout the surgery. The surgery is safe, effective and painless.

Question 2

Is cataract surgery always successful?

Accepted Answer

Cataract surgery is highly successful, with a 99% success rate. Complications from cataract surgery are very rare.