Cataract surgery is one of Dr. Matías Iglicki’s main areas of practice. Beyond restoring clarity, it now allows an intraocular lens to be chosen to suit each patient. Dr. Iglicki is also a surgical instructor in cataract and refractive lens surgery, aimed at reducing dependence on glasses.
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What is a cataract?
It is the clouding of the crystalline lens, the eye’s natural lens. It usually develops with age and causes blurred or cloudy vision, glare, difficulty driving at night and frequent changes in glasses prescription.
How is the surgery performed?
By phacoemulsification: the cloudy lens is removed through a micro-incision and an intraocular lens is placed in its position. It is an outpatient procedure, usually under local anaesthesia. Each eye is operated on separately.
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Choosing the lens is a decision shared between patient and surgeon, based on the characteristics of each eye, lifestyle and expectations:
- Monofocal lenses: good vision at one distance, usually far. Glasses are generally needed for near.
- Toric lenses: also correct astigmatism.
- Extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses: extend the range of vision to intermediate distance, useful for computer work and daily tasks.
- Trifocal lenses: designed for far, intermediate and near vision, with the aim of reducing dependence on glasses.
Not every lens suits every eye. The condition of the retina and macula is decisive, which is why it is assessed before an option is recommended.
Pre-operative assessment
- Full consultation with Dr. Iglicki.
- Measurements of the eye to calculate the lens.
- Imaging of the macula and retina with OCT (Heidelberg Spectralis) and ultra-widefield imaging (Optos Daytona).
- Discussion of the options, their benefits and their risks. Informed consent is signed in person before surgery.
After surgery
You will receive written instructions and scheduled follow-up visits. Recovery times vary from patient to patient and your doctor will guide you at each visit.
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The information on this page is for guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation. Results of any surgery or treatment vary from patient to patient.