Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss

Cataract surgery can restore your eyesight to the point where you may no longer need glasses or contacts after the procedure

Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss

Cataract surgery can restore your eyesight to the point where you may no longer need glasses or contacts after the procedure

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Get all of the information you need before having cataract surgery

If you’re thinking about getting cataract surgery for yourself or a loved one, then this information is for you

Incidence / prevalence

A cataract is globally one of the most frequent causes of vision worsening.
The frequency of cataracts increases with age: almost everyone over 65 will experience a clouding of the lens without noticing impaired vision. By the age of 75, half of the population will experience some kind of vision impairment.

The clouding of the lens is to a certain extent part of the normal process of ageing, because the composition of the lens proteins will change with age. Therefore cataracta senilis is the most common type of cataract (over 90%).

Further causes may be diabetes, congenital forms or eye injuries (traumatic cataract). Additionally, smoking, malnutrition, some medication taken over a longer period of time (such as cortisone), X-ray, infrared or UV rays or strong myopia may create a premature clouding of the lens.

A cataract is easy to diagnose during an eye checkup:

Your specialist will inquire about subjective symptoms such as vision worsening, glare, double vision, decreased contrast vision and the like.

An eye test will show the extent of vision worsening.
After dilating the pupils with eye drops your specialist can undertake a microscopic examination of the outer eye, the lens and the macula. A clouding of the lens can thus be determined.

In the event of a cataract diagnosis and an indication for surgery, a pre-op appointment is scheduled.

During the pre-op appointment, your eye will be thoroughly measured and examined. For this we use the most modern equipment to examine the cornea and anterior and posterior eye segment as well as to measure the eye (biometrics)

After assembling all findings, we can select the artificial lens best suited to your needs.

The cataract is removed by surgery. The clouded lens is extracted by suction and replaced by an artificial one. We offer different types of cataract surgery:

Standard Cataract Surgery:

The clouded lens is removed and replaced by an artificial one with one focal point. After the surgery you will need glasses in most cases.

Lifestyle Cataract Surgery:

The clouded lens is removed and replaced by an artificial one with multiple focal points. After surgery you generally won’t need glasses.

Laser Cataract Surgery:

The clouded lens is removed by laser. Then an artificial lens with multiple focal points is also implanted, so that you won’t need glasses.

The surgery is completely painless and will take place according to the highest standards in our own operating theatre with local anaesthesia.

Is my cataract ready to be removed?

A cataract does not need to be ‘ripe’ for removal. Cataract surgery can be an appropriate treatment when the symptoms are sufficiently troublesome for you, and when you are willing to consider ways to improve your vision.

Will I have to wear glasses after my cataract is removed?

Not necessarily. This depends on the type of lens implant you choose to receive.

With a monofocal lens, you will need glasses for reading.

With a multifocal lens implant you will have a greater degree of freedom from glasses, including a greater ability to read without glasses.

I’ve always been near-sighted/short-sighted and able to read without glasses. Will this still be the case after my cataract surgery?

Not if you have a monofocal lens implanted to give you distance vision. A monofocal lens cannot focus the vision at different points in front of your eyes, so you will need to wear glasses after the surgery.

However, a multifocal lens can provide distance and near vision without the need for glasses, and so maintains the advantage of near-sight/short-sight while also providing good distance vision at the same time.

I’ve had laser vision correction in the past. Does this cause any difficulties when I have my cataract treated, and how can these be addressed?

No. We perform the surgery in the same way.

However, the preoperative calculations to select the correct strength of the lens implant are less accurate in eyes that have undergone prior vision correction surgery. This means that patients are significantly more likely to have a spectacle prescription after surgery and need to use glasses most or all of the time.

Have you been told you have cataracts?

See which scenario below sounds most like you to discover your best solution

I’m too young for cataracts but I don’t mind wearing glasses

You got along just fine with your reading glasses but now you’ve been told you have early cataracts.

Find out how to fix your cataracts early so you can resume life with your favourite pair of glasses.

I’m too young for cataracts AND hate my reading glasses

If getting your first pair of reading glasses was a little disheartening, being told you have cataracts can be a real low-blow.

Find out how to fix your cataracts AND use the opportunity to eliminate your need for reading glasses at the same time.

Fix your cataracts early and read again without glasses in 3 simple steps

Many people don’t realise they have options when it comes to cataract surgery. We’ll help you make the right choice

Get In Touch

The only way to avoid missing out on this huge opportunity to fix your cataracts AND read again without glasses is to attend an assessment. So give our friendly team a call on 01 3617227, or request a callback to save your spot now.

We’ll Meet

At your assessment, we’ll answer all your questions and help you choose the best type of cataract surgery for you based on your needs and lifestyle. You’ll leave feeling excited about your next steps.

Restore Your Youth

After treatment, patients are over the moon. They no longer need to worry about their cataracts getting worse. Those who took the opportunity to restore their reading vision tell us how young they feel now that they no longer need glasses to read a menu or check their phone.

Fix your cataracts early AND read again without glasses

I bet you don’t feel old enough to be needing reading glasses? What about being told you have the early stages of cataracts? Book an assessment today and discover how you could make your eyes feel 10 to 20 years younger!

Thousands of happy patients turn back the clock on their eyes

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Habe bereits beide Augen operiert und Multifokallinsen eingesetzt bekommen.
Bin sehr glücklich damit.”

Gertraude . S

Fr. Dr. Leydolt ist sehr kompetent. Gleich am Anfang wird man sehr herzlich begrüßt und man fühlt sich sehr wohl. Sie hat sich genügend Zeit genommen, um mein Problem zu lösen. Ich kann sie herzlichst weiterempfehlen und bin froh darüber endlich eine tolle Augenärztin gefunden zu haben.

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Meet your cataract surgery experts in Vienna

Our friendly eye specialists are here to turn back the clock on your eyes

Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt

Ophthalmologist, Lens & Cataract Surgery Specialist
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“I am passionate about giving patients a better quality of life through better vision. I have always been fascinated by eye surgery and the constant new technologies and advances in this field.” – Dr. Christina Leydolt

Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract and lens surgery.

She believes every patient is unique and has their own needs and requirements for vision. These requirements depend on hobbies, lifestyle and specific desires. Therefore, finding an individually tailored treatment together with you is a big priority of hers.

Dr. Victor Derhartunian

Ophthalmologist, Refractive Surgery Specialist
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“Every person is different; most people want the best quality of vision. Combining these two worlds makes this job fascinating and unique for me every day.” – Dr. Victor Derhartunian

Dr. Derhartunian is a renowned ophthalmologist and eye surgeon.

Since his residency, refractive surgery has been Dr. Derhartunian’s passion. He enjoys combining medicine, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated research and then translating that into his clinical work. He especially enjoys the customisation involved in eye surgery and tailoring treatment to the needs of the patient.

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Academic resources on Lifestyle cataract surgery

Learn more about Lifestyle cataract surgery from authoritative sources

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