{"id":9327,"date":"2021-10-01T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/blog\/is-it-necessary-to-wait-for-the-cataract-to-mature\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T13:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:23:36","slug":"is-it-necessary-to-wait-for-the-cataract-to-mature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/is-it-necessary-to-wait-for-the-cataract-to-mature\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it necessary to wait for a cataract to mature?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve probably heard from someone (perhaps even an old-school doctor) that you need to wait for a <strong>cataract<\/strong> (i.e., <strong>cataracta matura<\/strong>) to become &#8220;mature&#8221; or &#8220;hard&#8221; before surgery? The truth is, this is one of those <strong>harmful myths<\/strong> that, fortunately, <strong>modern medicine has definitively debunked<\/strong>. Why did people think this? Because once upon a time, cataract removal was a difficult, painful, and risky operation. But those times are over! Today, at <strong>Swisslaser clinics in Warsaw and Krakow<\/strong>, we have such advanced technology that we <strong>remove cataracts quickly, painlessly, and almost safely<\/strong>, even in their initial stages. Our goal? To restore your <strong>full comfort of life and crystal-clear vision<\/strong> before the cataract causes unnecessary problems. Why wait until you see as if through a fog? Learn more about <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataracts\/\">cataract treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will you learn from the text below?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is waiting for a mature cataract necessary today?<\/strong> Absolutely not! Modern medicine strongly rejects this approach, as it carries too high a risk of complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the biggest risks associated with delaying cataract surgery?<\/strong> A mature, stiffened lens can cause a dangerous increase in eye pressure, which in extreme cases leads to glaucoma and vision loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What level of vision loss already requires surgery?<\/strong> You don&#8217;t have to wait until you can no longer see! We act when vision drops to 30-40% or when this deterioration simply starts to interfere with your daily life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the difference between an NFZ procedure and a procedure in a private facility?<\/strong> If you choose NFZ, you will receive a standard monofocal lens; in a private clinic, you have access to <strong>PREMIUM lenses<\/strong>, which correct virtually all vision defects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can cataract surgery simultaneously correct vision defects?<\/strong> Yes, this is brilliant! While removing the cataract, we can correct myopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it necessary to wait for a cataract to mature? The modern approach to cataract treatment<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should you not wait for a mature cataract?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forget about waiting! Waiting is not only unnecessary but also <strong>dangerous<\/strong> for you. When a cloudy lens becomes thick and hard, it poses a real threat.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Risk of complications in the mature stage of cataract:<\/strong> A hard, rigid lens literally &#8220;swells,&#8221; increasing pressure within the eyeball.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increase in intraocular pressure and glaucoma:<\/strong> This can block fluid outflow (angle closure), leading to acute <strong>glaucoma<\/strong>. And glaucoma, as you well know, irreversibly damages the optic nerve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulties and surgical consequences of old methods:<\/strong> In the past, doctors had difficulty removing such a hard lens. They literally had to &#8220;extract&#8221; it, which <strong>often damaged<\/strong> the delicate structures of the eye.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Condemning the patient to thick glasses:<\/strong> After such invasive procedures, the patient had to wear one pair of <strong>thick glasses<\/strong> for distance and another for near vision \u2013 because we simply did not have good implants then.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk of hypermature stage:<\/strong> The worst-case scenario? Waiting until the <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-cataract-first-symptoms-of-cataracts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cataract<\/a> reaches the hypermature stage. Then the lens begins to liquefy, the nucleus drops, and that&#8230;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Irreversible blindness:<\/strong> This is a direct path to <strong>irreversible vision loss<\/strong>. Is it worth such a risk?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Cataract Surgery \u2013 Fast and Safe<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, cataract removal is a routine procedure. It is <strong>fast, painless, and almost 100% effective<\/strong>. Remember: <strong>the sooner, the better!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New approach to qualification for surgery:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximum vision loss (30-40%):<\/strong> We do not wait for minimal vision! If vision drops to 30-40%, that is the moment when <strong>we should operate on you<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indication for surgery in the initial stage:<\/strong> Do you have early cataracts, but already feel it interferes with driving? Or with work? This is already a sufficient indication. Your quality of life matters to us!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern methods of cataract removal:<\/strong> We perform minimally invasive procedures that are safe for the eye.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cataract phacoemulsification (ultrasound):<\/strong> This is the standard, which involves breaking up the cloudy lens with ultrasound and aspirating it through a minimal incision (1.5\u20133 mm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-precision femtosecond laser surgery:<\/strong> This, in turn, is absolute high-tech! The laser itself performs <strong>micro-incisions<\/strong> and pre-breaks up the lens, shortening the procedure time to 10-15 minutes and minimizing any intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains:<\/strong> &#8220;There is absolutely no medical reason to wait for a mature cataract. Today, surgery is not the end of the road, but a new beginning. Thanks to modern <strong>phacoemulsification<\/strong> and <strong>PREMIUM<\/strong> implants, we can not only remove the cloudiness but also eliminate all other vision defects, offering the patient better vision than ever before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lens selection \u2013 personalized vision after surgery <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After removing the cloudy lens, we implant an artificial one. And this is where the magic happens \u2013 <strong>this is the moment you decide how you want to see for the rest of your life!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NFZ Standard vs. PREMIUM Lenses:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limitations of a monofocal lens (NFZ):<\/strong> If you choose NFZ, you will receive a monofocal lens. You will see sharply either <strong>far away<\/strong> (great for driving) or <strong>up close<\/strong> (excellent for reading), but you will always need glasses for the other activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advantages of PREMIUM lenses:<\/strong> By opting for a private facility, you have access to a full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/for-cataract-treatment-bet-on-premium-lenses-get-rid-of-distance-glasses-as-reading-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PREMIUM lenses<\/a> (multifocal, EDOF, toric). These lenses give you very good visual acuity <strong>for distance, near (35-40 cm), and intermediate distances (60-90 cm)<\/strong>. You can completely say goodbye to glasses!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional benefits of PREMIUM lenses:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protection against harmful light (UV and blue light filters):<\/strong> PREMIUM lenses often have built-in UV filters and <strong>blue light filters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduction of the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD):<\/strong> These filters act like internal sunglasses \u2013 they protect the retina and reduce the risk of developing <strong>AMD<\/strong>, which is the leading cause of blindness in older individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correction of other vision defects during cataract surgery:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Correction of myopia and hyperopia:<\/strong> Of course, the new lens automatically corrects your original refractive error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correction of astigmatism and presbyopia:<\/strong> This is the amazing opportunity! Toric lenses correct <strong>astigmatism<\/strong>, and multifocal lenses correct <strong>presbyopia<\/strong>. You can address all your vision problems at once! In such situations, if presbyopia is present, we consider methods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/zabiegi\/monowizja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monovision<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Refractive Lens Exchange<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is cataract surgery painful?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The procedure is performed under <strong>topical anesthesia<\/strong> (using drops). The patient feels touch but no pain or discomfort. It is a truly gentle procedure.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does recovery take after cataract surgery?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vision improvement occurs almost immediately, and full acuity is achieved within a few days. Most patients return to normal activities within 2-3 days.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between NFZ surgery and a procedure with a PREMIUM lens?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key is the <strong>quality and functionality of the implanted lens<\/strong>. NFZ provides a monofocal lens \u2013 you correct one distance. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/for-cataract-treatment-bet-on-premium-lenses-get-rid-of-distance-glasses-as-reading-glasses\/\">PREMIUM lenses<\/a> (available privately) allow you to correct vision for <strong>all distances<\/strong> and simultaneously correct astigmatism.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a cataract return?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. We remove your natural, cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial implant. The implant does not become cloudy. Sometimes <strong>secondary cataract<\/strong> (clouding of the lens capsule) may occur, but we address this quickly, painlessly, with a laser.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I have cataracts and presbyopia corrected simultaneously?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! This is the beauty of PREMIUM cataract surgery. By choosing the appropriate lens (e.g., multifocal), you solve the cataract problem and simultaneously correct <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\">presbyopia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Czym jest za\u0107ma? | SwissLaser Warszawa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/inqQsBVnfpA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"sl-city-links wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where we perform cataract surgery:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-surgery-in-warsaw\/\">cataract surgery in Warsaw<\/a> (ul. Kolejowa 1) \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-treatment-in-krakow\/\">cataract surgery in Krakow<\/a> (ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3) \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-price-list\/\">price list<\/a>. Qualification, procedure, and follow-ups at the chosen clinic, performed by Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian.<\/p>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" id=\"swisslaser-post-schema\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n   \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/is-it-necessary-to-wait-for-the-cataract-to-mature\/#medpage\",\n   \"url\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/is-it-necessary-to-wait-for-the-cataract-to-mature\/\",\n   \"name\": \"Is it necessary to wait for a cataract to mature?\",\n   \"description\": \"Under no circumstances should one wait for a cataract to reach a mature stage (cataracta matura). This view has been definitively discredited by modern medicine. 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