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Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear plastic lens to give you clear vision and enjoy life.

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Summary

The overall aim of cataract surgery is to improve your vision as much as possible. Most patients will achieve excellent vision for distance. We can use Special lenses to correct astigmatism and provide excellent close-up vision, without the need for glasses. My Eye Clinic has a team of expert cataract surgeons in Newcastle. The quick and painless operation can improve your vision with minimal cataract surgery recovery time.

Development of Cataracts

As you age, your natural eye lens becomes thicker and eventually cloudy. The first thing you may notice is difficulty in focusing for near. You may need to get reading glasses to be able to cope with small print. Seeing clearly at arm-length distance may also become difficult. As the lens thickens further, it becomes sufficiently cloudy to be called a cataract. Your lens will never clear again and so it will need to be removed to help you see clearly again. Your vision may continue to decline, even with glasses. Glasses may become an inconvenience, that you have to rely on. They may interfere with your work, hobbies or social life. Some people don’t like how they look in spectacles.

Cataract Surgery versus Refractive Lens Exchange

Cataract Surgery removes the cloudy lens and gives a unique opportunity to correct your spectacle correction. At the time of surgery your cloudy lens is replaced by plastic lens of a specific power to correct your vision, so you don’t need glasses for distance. In addition, there are a range of special lenses that can correct astigmatism and also allow clear focusing at intermediate distances and near. For many people this can allow crystal clear glasses-free vision, at all distances. For those people who are yet to develop a visually significant cataract they can take advantage of the same surgery, now called Refractive Lens Exchange, to insert a special lens to also allow crystal clear glasses-free vision, at all distances.

Aims of Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is more than a medical procedure; it’s a transformative experience that can restore your vision and significantly enhance your quality of life. Imagine waking up to a world where colors are more vibrant, details are crisper, and everything around you is clear and vivid.  Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, this dream outcome is within your reach.
1. Crystal Clear Vision:
The primary goal of cataract surgery is to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure can dramatically improve your vision, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Whether it’s reading a book, watching television, or driving at night, you’ll notice a significant improvement in clarity and sharpness.
2. Brighter Colours:
Cataracts can dull colours and reduce contrast. After surgery, many patients are amazed at how much brighter and more vibrant the world appears. Imagine seeing the true hues of a sunset, the rich greens of a garden, or the deep blues of the ocean. This renewed colour perception can make life feel more vivid and exciting.
3. Freedom from Glasses and Contact Lenses:
One of the most exciting potential outcomes of cataract surgery is the possibility of reduced dependence on glasses and contact lenses. With advanced multifocal or accommodating IOLs, many patients achieve excellent vision at multiple distances. Imagine the freedom of waking up and seeing clearly without reaching for your glasses or inserting contact lenses. Whether you’re reading, working on a computer, or enjoying outdoor activities, this newfound freedom and confidence can significantly enhance your daily life.
4. Enhanced Quality of Life:
Clear vision can boost your overall quality of life. You’ll likely find it easier to engage in hobbies, socialize with friends and family, and maintain your independence. The ability to see clearly can also improve your safety, reducing the risk of falls and accidents.

Successful Cataract Surgery

Modern cataract surgery at My Eye Clinic has a high success rate, with over  100% of patients achieving a vision of 6/12 or better (audit October 2022, exceeding the Royal College of Ophthalmologists standard of 90%). The procedure is one of the most commonly performed and safest surgeries worldwide. At My Eye Clinic our excellent cataract surgery results depend on:
1. Advanced Technology:
With the latest surgical techniques and technologies, including premium IOLs, the precision and effectiveness of the procedure have never been higher. These advancements reduce the risk of complications and enhance visual outcomes, including the potential for reduced dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
2. Experienced Surgeons:
Cataract surgery is performed by highly skilled and experienced Ophthalmologists, who hold substantive NHS Consultant Contracts. Their expertise ensures that the surgery is tailored to your specific needs, maximizing the likelihood of a successful outcome.
3. Personalized Treatment:
Each patient’s eyes are unique, and modern cataract surgery allows for a personalized approach. Surgeons can choose from a variety of IOLs to best suit your lifestyle and visual needs, whether you require correction for astigmatism, near vision, or distance vision. This personalized treatment increases the likelihood of achieving excellent visual acuity without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
4. Post-Surgery Care:
Comprehensive post-operative care ensures that any potential issues are promptly addressed, further enhancing the success rate of the surgery. Regular follow-up appointments and adherence to your surgeon’s advice play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining optimal vision.
In conclusion, cataract surgery offers a promising path to achieving your dream of clear, vibrant vision and freedom from glasses or contact lenses. With high success rates, advanced technology, and expert care, the likelihood of restoring your vision and enhancing your quality of life is very high. Don’t let cataracts cloud your future—take the first step towards a brighter, clearer world today.

The Process

Cataract Assessment

During your first clinic visit your consultant will ask about your general medical history and specific eye problems. You will have a thorough eye examination to determine the presence and type of any cataract. Together we will decide on the best new lens for you.

You will have a cataract assessment appointment with our Cataract Sister.  She will explain in detail all about the cataract operation and follow-up. She will take detailed measurements of your eyes to determine the required power of your new lens.

Your surgeon will carry out your cataract operation under local anaesthetic. They will ensure that you eye is numbed using drops and/or an injection. You will be awake throughout surgery. If you would like sedation, we can arrange this with one of our consultant anaesthetists. You should not feel any pain or discomfort.

During cataract surgery, the consultant will open the outer lining of the natural lens to remove the cloudy contents using an ultrasound machine and lots of water. Your surgeon will then place a new artificial lens inside the eye, allowing you to see more clearly. You will go home with drops to take. Your recovery time following cataract surgery is expected to be very short, within a day or two your sight will be restored.

Why MY Eye Clinic?

Expert consultant assessment of cataracts. If you have not previously had refractive surgery, the initial appointment for cataract surgery is free.

Provision of Toric lenses which correct astigmatism and Multifocal lenses can offer corrected vision for distance, intermediate and near vision.

A full refractive service, Site for Eyes, which offers laser eye surgery (LASIK/LASEK), clear lens extractions and cataract surgery with special lenses (toric/multifocal).

A new operating theatre suite which is fully-equipped with the latest generation cataract machine (Alcon Centurion Gold), an excellent operating microscope and a new (Dorc Nexus) combined cataract and vitrectomy machine.

Your Consultants

Mr Kotagiri

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Medical Retina

Mr Kotagiri completed his training in Opthalmology from Worthing and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He further completed a fellowship in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Sunderland Eye Infirmary. He has been a Consultant in Medical Retina at Sunderland Eye Infirmary since 2014.

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Mr , Laser Eye Surgeon, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon at My Eye Clinic. He specialises in Laser Eye Surgery and Cataract Surgery with Toric or Multifocal Lenses.

Mr Ghosh

M.B.B.S., Dip. Ophthalmology, MRCOphth, FRCOphth (London)

Saurabh Ghosh M.B.B.S., Dip. Ophthalmology, MRCOphth, FRCOphth (London) is leading Consultant ophthalmologist specialising in Refractive lens exchange and Laser Eye surgery in the North East of England. He specialises in Lens based vision correction surgery with premium lens to correct distance and near vision, Laser eye surgery, Cataract surgery, Corneal transplant surgery and other corneal surgery.

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Mr Gupta, Cataract Surgeon, Medical Retina Specialist at My Eye Clinic. He specialises in cataract surgery and treatment of macular degeneration. Mr Gupta

Mr Gupta

B Med Sci., BMBS., MRCP., FRCOphth

Mr Gupta's interests include diabetic retinopathy, vascular disorders, age-related macular degeneration and cataract surgery. He previously acted as the regional Diabetic Eye Screening Program lead for over 5 years and is currently the Head of School overseeing ophthalmic training in the Northern deanery.

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Mr Habib, Retinal Surgeon at My Eye Clinic. He specialises in Macular Hole Surgery, Floater Surgery, Epiretinal Membrane Surgery and Cataract Surgery.

Mr Habib

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Retinal Surgery

Mr Habib has a special interest in macular hole surgery, epiretinal membrane (ERM) surgery, surgery for vitreous floaters, and treating complicated cataracts. Mr Habib has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-retinal Surgeon at Sunderland Eye Infirmary since 2011. He is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.

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Mr Doherty

Mr Doherty

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Glaucoma

Mr Doherty undertook undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in Newcastle upon Tyne before proceeding to Ophthalmology specialist training in both the Northern and Yorkshire Deaneries. He subsequently completed an eighteen-month Glaucoma subspeciality fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He was appointed as a Consultant in Glaucoma and Cataract treatment at Sunderland Eye Infirmary in September 2013.

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Mr El-Assal

Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist interest in Glaucoma

Mr El-Assal completed his Ophthalmology training in the North East of England. He accomplished his glaucoma sub-specialist fellowship in Moorfields Eye Hospital-London where he developed a special interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He is currently working as a Consultant specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.

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Mr Young-Zvandasara, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Mr Young-Zvandasara

MBChB (Dundee), MSc (Engineering), MIET, FRCOphth (UK), MAcadMEd

Tafadzwa Young-Zvandasara MBChB (Dundee), MSc (Engineering), MIET, FRCOphth (UK), MAcadMEd is leading Consultant ophthalmologist specialising in Vitreoretinal and Cataract surgery in the North East of England. He specialises in Retinal surgery, Cataract surgery and Retinal conditions.

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Costs

The price for the surgery is inclusive of post-op medication and all follow-up appointments, within 3 years of surgery. All patients that require YAG laser, following cataract surgery, or refractive lens exchange, at MY Eye Clinic, will have the procedure performed free of charge if it is within 3 years of surgery.

Cataract with standard monofocal lens

£3000

Cataract with toric monofocal lens

£3600

Cataract with Panoptix® multifocal lens

£4080

Cataract with Vivity® multifocal lens

£4080

Cataract with Panoptix® toric multifocal lens

£4250

Risks

Unavoidable, frequent or significant risks irrespective of how rare they may be:

Loss of vision

The risk of the eyesight being worse in the operated eye is about 1 in 100 and of a serious complication leading to severe loss of vision (such as infection) is about 1 in 1000.

Need for glasses

Most patients need new reading glasses and some patients need glasses all the time post-operatively. Occasionally there will be some imbalance between the two eyes after surgery, which may require glasses or further surgery.

Further symptoms

Some patients may require additional procedures, most commonly laser treatment for visual loss for thickening behind the implant (approx. 1 in 10 in 5 years).

Minor symptoms

Such as soreness, redness, glare and flashing lights may also occur.

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Ann HeslopAnn Heslop
11:04 06 Sep 24
I was absolutely petrified but all the staff and Mr Gosh put me at ease had my corneas and cataracts done and never felt a thing. They were always there when I needed them. Many thanks to you all.Ann Heslop one of the owners of Heslop Appliances
Daren KnipeDaren Knipe
15:24 27 Aug 24
I nervously agreed to get this surgery done after pressure from my wife as I kept getting irritated by my Glasses always getting in the way of my life. I made my appointment at MY Eye Clinic. All the team were extremely informative and took time to answer all my questions. I had full lens replacement and the surgery was painless and I really don’t understand why I was worried. The results are fantastic and I now have 20/20 vision at the age 50! I went diving again this year and just amazed by the difference. Biggest difference has been in everyday life, looking at my phone, reading food labels etc. don’t wait get it done it’s a life changer and the team and after care at MY Eye are the best !
PAULINE HAMPTONPAULINE HAMPTON
12:18 19 Aug 24
I have recently had a clear lens extraction with a multifocal lens implant procedure carried out by Mr Ghosh. In my initial appointment everything was explained in depth about the procedure and the after care. My experience from start to finish was exceptional, all the staff in my eye clinic were professional, helpful and very welcoming. My goal was to be glasses free and that is my position since my operation. My only regret is that I didn’t have my lens exchange procedure done earlier!! I would like to thank Mr Ghosh and his team for my first class treatment. This procedure has definitely been life changing for me!
Rohit LawrenceRohit Lawrence
08:35 18 Aug 24
Fantastic service. Got lasik surgery done here, couldn't have gone any better. Very professional team with a high standard of care. Follow up has been easy to arrange and any queries I had post-operation were dealt with quickly.
George BarrettGeorge Barrett
19:16 15 Aug 24
The whole experience, from my initial telephone enquiry, the consultation and the procedure, to the follow up appointment was first class. Abbie, Eyelid Service Manager, was extremely helpful and professional, explaining everything fully over the telephone, which instilled confidence in me. My consultation with Mr Boyce was thorough assessing the problem and explaining what the procedure entailed. The procedure was a great success and Mr Boyce and his nursing staff were brilliant.I would highly recommend My Eye Clinic without any hesitation.
Claire BurnsClaire Burns
17:08 02 Aug 24
I’m 58 years old and have one good eye for close sight and one good eye for far sight. I was investigating laser eye surgery, to at least one eye, to make at least one side work better.The surgery is easy to find, immaculately clean and a calm oasis of tranquility, on the hot day I got there.The booking process had been easy, I had rang and booked in person and unlike Optical Express in Newcastle, I hadn’t been diagnosed over the phone and pushed towards the most expensive treatment in two minutes.Optical express did this when I made the appointment and I felt so untrusting of them giving me impartial advice I cancelled the appointment before I went, I just had a bad feeling about them.My Eye Clinic were different. I was greeted by reception, taken to the optometrist and my eyes tested and then taken to see Dr Ghosh.One word of warning. They put drops in your eyes and it does make everything blurry and believe me, you won’t want to be driving after that. Get the bus from Regents Center, the stop is just outside the clinic, it’s the way forward.He looked at my tests, did some more checks and finally said basically “ you’ve got an excellent eye on alternate sides for each type of vision, the brain is compensating and you don’t need this surgery right now- I’d be reluctant to take you as a patient”How often does a businessman say that?He spent a long time explaining this to me, I was disappointed at first but then I understood what he was getting at. Patient outcome and satisfaction is most important to him. He’s in it for the long term.“ Come back” he said, “if one of your good eyes deteriorates” and we will look again then and that is exactly what I will do.I know this is a long review but I would trust the advice Dr Ghosh gives you.My 19 year old daughter has very short sighted eyes and I will be bringing her to Dr Ghosh when she is 21 and her sight has stabilised.The whole experience was edifying.Thank you to reception and Anita Murphy as well. They were lovely.
Duncan AllenDuncan Allen
16:09 18 Jul 24
Absolutely totally professional service from start to finish. Had my cataracts removed and bifocal lens fitted, the final results are fantastic, no need for glasses anymore. Also the follow up and after care service has been brilliant.
Hazel McDiarmidHazel McDiarmid
10:40 14 Jun 24
Andrew has been patient and explained things well. His manner is gentle and kind.I am still adapting to my hearing aids and so far they have helped a little but not as much as I had hoped in noisy environments.
Anthony TooleAnthony Toole
12:56 16 Apr 24
Alistair QuinnAlistair Quinn
13:07 09 Apr 24
First class recommendation for My Eye Clinic and in particular Andrew Peel who was professional, knowledgeable very thorough. A pleasure to deal with!
Holly RobinsonHolly Robinson
12:16 28 Mar 24
So helpful and reassuring. My site is amazing. The whole process was so smooth, I understood everything that I was told and knew of any risks and potential side effects before agreeing to anything. Couldn't be happier.
Dawn RaffleDawn Raffle
19:10 21 Feb 24
I recently had permanent lens procedure carried out by Mr Ghosh. Having glasses as a child and contact lenses for many years, this has been an absolute revelation for me. Mr Ghosh was absolutely brilliant and very professional from the start. All the staff are lovely and especially like to thank Dianne, Anita and the team. This has changed my life for the better thanks.
Anis FinnAnis Finn
09:35 29 Mar 23
Beautiful clinic, really nice atmosphere, prompt service and really friendly and professional staff. Fernando was particularly great!I would definitely recommend.
Mrs TigerMrs Tiger
17:51 17 Jan 23
Excellent care, all staff very courteous and helpful. YAG surgery clearly explained to me by Mr Morgan, who did a brilliant job. I'd highly recommend this clinic.
Arya DaniArya Dani
14:43 22 Dec 22
Good location
Audrey GilesAudrey Giles
08:58 23 Nov 22
I visited the My Hearing Clinic knowing I needed a hearing assessment but thinking it was just a build up of wax. It came as a shock that I heard a hearing loss which needed addressing. The service I received from Andrew was outstanding! He explained my hearing loss and went through all my options. He recognised that it was a lot of information to take in so made a follow up appointment, giving me sufficient time to think about what I wanted to do. From start to finish the service has been excellent, efficient, professional and friendly from the moment you walk through the door and meet Lee. The clinic is well located, parking on site, high standard of cleanliness. Definitely a recommendation from me. Thank you!
Andrea BoothAndrea Booth
19:55 22 Nov 22
Absolutely first class treatment and experience at this wonderful clinic. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly Mr Morgan the consultant was lovely explaining everything. I had YAG laser treatment painless no discomfort and almost immediate corrected vision. Thank you all so very very much.
Glynis GallagherGlynis Gallagher
16:41 17 Nov 21
Visited clinic today with a totally blocked left ear. Had micro suction to remove a huge build up of ear wax. It was over in minutes. Excellent, efficient and friendly service from start to finish. Would recommend 100% Worth every penny!
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