Invasiveness:High
Anaesthesia:
Local
Duration of the procedure:
1 hour
Recovery time:
5 days
Back to social life:
5–7 days
Durability:
Forever
Phacoemulsification (cataract surgery)
OphthalmologyGood vision means a better quality of life. Our sight connects us to the world, allowing us to move about with confidence and enjoy the details that enrich our daily lives. When cataracts begin to progressively cloud the lens, clarity is lost and every movement becomes more uncertain.
At AraMedica, we care for your eyesight with an approach that combines surgical precision, cutting-edge technology and a focus on patient wellbeing.
Cataracts are a very common condition, particularly as we age, and involve the gradual clouding of the lens, the eye’s natural lens. The only definitive treatment is phacoemulsification surgery, a minimally invasive procedure that removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear intraocular lens, restoring sharp and clear vision.
Do you think this treatment might be right for you?
Book a consultation at the AraMedica clinic.
Medical team
FAQ On: Phacoemulsification (cataract surgery)
Below you’ll find the questions we’re asked most often, but if you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
When declining eyesight begins to affect daily activities or visual quality, surgery becomes the most effective and permanent solution.
No, phacoemulsification is performed under local anaesthetic using eye drops and is completely painless. The patient feels only a slight pressure or a bright light.
Vision improves significantly after a few days. Full and stable recovery is achieved in around 1–2 weeks, although this may vary depending on the type of lens implanted and the individual’s eye condition.
No, cataracts do not return. In some cases, secondary opacification of the posterior lens capsule may occur, which can be easily treated with a painless outpatient laser procedure (YAG laser).