Cataracts - Blackrock Eye Care
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Cataracts
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A cataract is clouding of the natural lens in your eye. The natural lens focuses light to provide you with a clear image. With time the lens becomes cloudy, a process that progresses slowly as proteins in the lens degenerate.
What causes cataract?
The main cause for cataract is the normal aging process. Cataracts usually result in a slowly progressive decrease in vision. People frequently say that they have difficulty with TV subtitles or reading. Certain types of cataract cause glare with night driving. Cataracts do not cause eye pain or sudden changes in vision.
Cataract Surgery
Once a cataract has progressed vision can only be recovered with a cataract operation. This is a very effective and safe operation and is performed as an outpatient procedure. It is most frequently performed under local anaesthetic and is not painful. The cataract is removed through a small incision in the eye and the eyes cataractous lens is replaced with an implantable lens which is injected into the eye. Cataract surgery is highly successful with 98% of people experiencing no side effects of the surgery. For more info on Postoperative Care, click here
Postoperative Care
A shield is placed over the eye to prevent eye rubbing and potential damage to the incision. Drops are used after surgery to prevent infection and inflammation in the eye. You will need to be seen in the early postoperative weeks and drops are continued in a tapering fashion over one month. Glasses are sometimes required after cataract surgery and are prescribed 2 to 3 weeks after the operation.
Work and Activities
Most people can return to work 1 week after surgery, drive, fly, play golf and exercise after 3 days, return to swimming after 2 weeks and recommence wearing eye make-up within 1 week.
After more than 30 years of wearing varifocal glasses I decided to investigate the possibility of corrective eye laser surgery. I was unsure I would be a candidate as I had astigmatisms in both eye's
After a consultation with Liz Grennan (optometrist) and the discovery of cataracts in both my eyes, Liz recommended cataract surgery with multi focal lens implants.
Ms Kathryn McCreery carried out the procedure in Blackrock clinic and I have to say the difference is absolutely amazing, I now have 20/20 vision and no need for prescription glasses. The care and attention I have received from all of Ms McCreery’s team has been second to none.
Gary Ellison
I've been attending Blackrock eyecare and Ms. Kathryn McCreery for about 15 years.
I've always felt it was a satisfying service, thorough and attentive.
The staff there are courteous, informed and helpful. My queries are always dealt with efficiently and satisfactorily.
Last year, I had cataracts removed in both my eyes. I was very well cared by all those involved.
I feel confident with Ms. McCreery and her staff and grateful to have her professional attention.
Charia Cleary
I went to BlackRock Eye Care Clinic hoping to find out whether I was suitable for laser eye surgery. During the assessment, they discovered I had severe dry eye. Instead of rushing anything, they focused on treating that first, explaining that giving my eyes the care they needed would give me the best chance of a good outcome. I felt genuinely looked after from the very beginning.
Once the dry eye was resolved, they carried out further tests and found cataracts in both of my eyes. Laser surgery was no longer an option, but Dr. McCreery took the time to talk me through everything with such clarity and kindness. Together, we decided that removing the cataracts and implanting permanent lenses was the right path forward.
Throughout the entire process, every member of the team was so lovely — patient, reassuring, and incredibly supportive. I never felt rushed or left in the dark. Their care made what could have been a daunting experience feel safe and hopeful.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. McCreery and her team. The outcome has changed my life: after 30 years, I am finally glasses-free, and I couldn’t be happier.
Imelda Rosney
When my husband had his cataract surgery last year, we always felt great confidence in Ms. McCreery and thanks to her and the professional team, Pat made a great recovery and has his quality of life back.
Bernadette Quinn
