Restore natural clarity of eye's lens with Cataract Treatment

There are a number of differences between going to the public sector for your cataract surgery, and going privately through Re:Vision. Here are some of the key ones.

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1. Public waiting lists for cataract surgery are currently very long, meaning you could be waiting for up to a year. There are also restrictions with regards to the level of vision that meets public surgery standards. 
2. Our surgeons are highly experienced and specialise in cataract surgery. Your surgeon will oversee all stages of your treatment. 
3. We utilise the latest available technology with multiple measurements performed before the surgery to ensure you get a customised lens to meet your unique visual demands. 
4. We typically perform same day bilateral surgery, meaning that you can have the treatment for both eyes on the same day, minimising appointments and visits to the clinic. 
5. Premium lens technologies allow us to optimise your vision beyond what publicly available lens implants can offer. For example premium lenses, allow us to correct your vision and provide good distance, intermediate and near vision. 
6. We correct astigmatism as standard using toric lenses – these are generally only available in the public sector for high degrees of astigmatism.
7. We offer cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia as standard. This means your eye is numbed with drop only without the need for an injection and there is no need to wear a pad following surgery. 
8. We provide an anaesthetist on the day of surgery to offer sedation and ensure a seamless procedure. 
9. Laser refinement of vision is possible following cataract surgery at Re:Vision. This can help you to achieve your best possible vision.
10. Our surgeons all have in-depth knowledge when performing cataract surgery on people with complex past eye histories including those who have had previous LASIK, because they also perform laser eye surgery. 

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What are cataracts?

A cataract is the natural clouding of the eye’s lens as we age, but the process can be accelerated by diabetes, smoking and prolonged exposure to sunlight. Cataracts affect millions of people world-wide and treating them with the insertion of an intraocular lens (IOL) is the single most commonly performed surgical eye procedure in the world.

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Cataract removal is a painless, quick, proven method of restoring vision and can be carried out by one of our sub-specialised cataract surgeons at our Re:Vision Day-Case Theatre in Auckland. As well as eliminating the cloudy cataract, this popular procedure gives you the option of correcting the focus of your eyes to reduce or in some cases eliminate the need for glasses. A wide range of special lenses are available to improve astigmatism and give a greater range of focus without reading glasses.

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Cataracts will usually affect both eyes, and in the past the outcomes of surgery were less predictable. It was typical to only have one eye operated on each day, which meant days, weeks or even months living with a significant imbalance in your vision. Fortunately modern surgery techniques mean the recovery is fast and the vision is typically much clearer that same day.

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Immediate bilateral sequential cataract surgery means having both eyes done on the same day, one shortly after the other. This is now becoming common worldwide with a large body of evidence supporting its safety, efficacy and increased convenience for patients.
We have been proud to offer our patients immediate bilateral sequential cataract surgery for many years. This has always been very popular. It gives a much faster overall recovery and better visual function far more quickly, and minimizes time off work for both the patient and supporting family members.

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You can call us anytime to discuss if your cataracts are suitable to be operated on in the same day, and we’ll help you make a choice that’s both safe and convenient for you.

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If you have cataracts or are experiencing changes in your vision, do contact Re:Vision, the cataract specialists at 0800 55 20 20 to schedule your eye exam today, and discuss how best we can assist you in restoring your vision.

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